The UPEI Panther Male Athlete of the Week for the week of October 6-12 is Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey. UPEI women's varsity teams did not compete in weekend games. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Mavric Parks, Men's Hockey

What: UPEI Panther Athlete of the Week

When: Week of October 6-12

Why: Parks, a fourth-year arts student from Eganville, Ontario, had a strong game in goal for the UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers during Saturday's home opener against UNB. The Panthers lost 3-2 in overtime, but Parks gave his team every chance to win the game as he faced 39 shots on goal.

Panther Action this week:

Friday, October 17
5:00 pm (W) Soccer vs. UNB
6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. Bishop's (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs. StFX (Home Opener)
7:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Acadia
7:15 pm (M) Soccer vs. UNB
8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. Crandall (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)

Saturday, October 18
1:00 pm (W) Field Hockey vs. DAL (Atlantic University Championship)
1:00 pm (W) Soccer @ DAL
2:00 pm (W) Hockey vs. SMU
3:15 pm (M) Soccer @ DAL
6:00 pm (W) Field Hockey vs. Acadia (Atlantic University Championship)
6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. Ottawa (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)
7:00 pm (M) Hockey @ SMU
8:00 pm (W) Rugby @ Acadia
8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. SMU (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)

Sunday, October 19
9:00 am (W) Field Hockey Semi-Final (Atlantic University Championship)
10:15 am (W) Field Hockey Semi-Final (Atlantic University Championship)
1:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. CBU (Mickey Place Memorial Tournament)
2:30 pm (W) Field Hockey Championship (Atlantic University Championship)
3:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. Holland College (Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament)

Go Panthers Go!

For information:
Ron Annear
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

UPEI's seventh annual Connecting Aboriginal Cultures Festival will take place Monday, October 20-24, in support of Mi'kmaq History Month. The week's activities will celebrate the Aboriginal and Mi'kmaq culture through singing, traditional drumming and dancing, and learning.

The UPEI Mawi'omi Centre and community Aboriginal Elders will raise the Mi'kmaq flag to kick off the week's events on Monday, October 20 at 9:00 am at the flagpoles in front of UPEI's Kelley Building. The Centre will then host an open house until 4:00 pm in Kelley Building, Room 236.

Other events throughout the week include a Mi'kmaq Legends performance, an art demonstration, a traditional Pow Wow, and 'Coffee with a Stranger,' co-hosted by the Campus Life Advisors.

For more information, contact Sheri Russell, Aboriginal Academic Advisor at (902) 620-5125 or serussell@upei.ca

The first case competition of the semester took place at Mount Saint Vincent University as the Nova Scotia institution hosted the 44th annual Atlantic Schools of Business (ASB) Conference, September 26-28. UPEI's dynamic duo of Cody Dawson and Alex Khan took home third place in the ASB Case Competition.

The conference, one of Canada's longest running academic business conferences, attracts close to 100 academics annually from institutions throughout Canada and across the globe. Case competitions have always been, and continue to be, an integral part of the conference, showcasing some of the talent and knowledge of the top business students in Atlantic Canada.

'Case competitions are an integral part of business education. The scenarios provide students with the ability to analyze real-world business situations and make recommendations as if they were business executives or consultants,' said UPEI's Dean of the School of Business Juergen Krause.

Eight teams competed in the ASB case competition, with a three-hour time limit to analyze, strategize, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation for a case they had never before seen, followed by a 12-minute presentation each, and five minutes for questions from a judging panel comprised of academic and industry professionals. The competition, while competitive in nature, is also used as a learning experience for students, as they get to watch the other teams present their strategic plans through various perspectives.

While most teams consisted of four students, UPEI's newly formed partnership of Dawson and Khan were not worried, and they were thankful for the opportunity to compete. 'There were many great benefits to competing at a case competition like this one,' said Dawson. 'At ASB, we were able to gain new perspectives and strategies that will be helpful moving forward. Placing in the top three just adds to the already great experience.'

Khan couldn't agree more. 'Being able to compete and meet students from other schools was an enriching experience. It was a privilege to represent UPEI and I am thankful for the opportunity,' he added.

UPEI's new case competition coach and former UPEI case competition student Mary Whitrow was thrilled with the team's achievement. 'I'm proud of the effort and eagerness the students demonstrated as they competed against some of the top students in Atlantic Canada,' she said. 'This finish is due to the team's hard work and commitment to excellence, and the much appreciated support from the School of Business.'

Krause also applauded the hard work and dedication by the students and their mentors that resulted in their overall success. 'I'm very happy that we are able to continue the tradition of our successful student case teams. It's always a great reward for the School of Business to see the accomplishments of our students, staff, and faculty when the teams demonstrate their acquired skills on a regional, national, or international level.'

UPEI congratulates Cody and Alex on their success!

Heather Taves returns home to PEI and to the UPEI Music Department on Friday, October 24 at 7:30 pm where she will present her solo piano recital, 'Come From Away.'

Drawing on the stories her parents, and stories her aunts and uncles told about their lives, Taves' recital at UPEI will trace the history of her family as refugees from Russia in the 1920s to 1968, when her family moved to Prince Edward Island. Her musical journey will include pieces by Chopin, Debussy, Stravinsky, contemporary composer Keenan Reimer-Watts, as well as Taves' own composition, 'My Mom and Glenn Gould: A Two Part Invention.'

Taves performs in classical, contemporary, and folk idioms as a pianist, improviser, and composer. She has recorded five albums. She is also an organic gardener and cook, presents house concerts, and is involved with community sustainability projects. Initially emerging as a classical artist, her graduation recital from McGill University at age 19 was broadcast across Canada by the CBC. Winning a Canada Council Grant to obtain her Master's of Music at Indiana University, she joined the legendary piano class of Gyorgy Sebok, but simultaneously discovered her interests in world music, early music, and jazz. After graduating, she performed over 80 concerts a year while teaching at the McGill Conservatory in Montreal. Since obtaining her doctorate at Stony Brook in New York, she has served as a piano professor in Ontario, first at Brock University, and since 1996 at Wilfrid Laurier University.

The New York critic Greg Sandow has praised Taves' path-breaking curriculum to help students develop their own voice through improvisation and community engagement.

Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors, and are available at the door, online here, or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507.

On Sunday, October 26 at 2:30 pm, the UPEI Music Department will play host to a 'triple header' at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. The 'Piano Collective,' a group of four pianists playing eight-hand music on two pianos will make their debut in a performance featuring beloved music of J.S. Bach, Mozart, Glazunov, Mendelssohn, Moszkowski, and Bizet.

The occasion also marks a celebration for Professor Emerita Dr. Frances Gray who officially retired this year after serving 45 years as Professor of Piano and Theory in UPEI's Music Department. As a tribute to her years of contribution, the afternoon will launch a music scholarship for outstanding student performers in the Music Department.

Frances Gray is delighted to have formed this 'Piano Collective' with three alumnae of UPEI who all studied piano with her in the Music Department. It could be that this is the first full concert of its kind in PEI, which explores repertoire for Piano Eight-Hands. This particular instrumentation was a favourite means, in earlier times, of allowing composers to hear their newly written symphonic works without the expense of hiring orchestral musicians to read through their scores.

Gray, in addition to her solo performances, has always been delighted to play chamber music with other instrumentalists but has found it challenging and rewarding to put this medium of four pianists together to explore another facet of collaborative music making.

Other musicians joining Gray in the 'Piano Collective' include Stephanie Cole, a private piano teacher from Stratford, and currently the Director of Music Ministries at Winsloe United Church. Cole also works as a freelance collaborative pianist. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UPEI, as well as a Master's degree in Piano Performance & Pedagogy from
Memorial University. Cole also performs as a trombonist with the PEI Symphony Orchestra.

Morgan Saulnier will also be performing in the collective. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UPEI and a Master's degree in Flute Performance from Memorial University. Saulnier maintains an active role in the music scene on PEI, and is in high demand as a flute and piano educator, soloist, and collaborator. She is Principal Flute of the PEI Symphony Orchestra and holds sessional appointments at UPEI and Holland College. She currently resides in Charlottetown with her husband and daughter, and owns a boutique on Victoria Row.

Jacqueline Sorensen Young, BMus (‘92), a freelance musician who operates a successful private teaching studio in downtown Charlottetown, will be the final member of the collective. She is a Piano Examiner for The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Director of Music at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown, and is in demand as a collaborative pianist and music
festival adjudicator. She taught as a sessional lecturer in the Music Department at UPEI from 1994 to 2013.

Following the performance, there will be a short celebration recognizing Dr. Gray's retirement and an opportunity for those who wish to contribute to the scholarship in Dr. Gray's name for outstanding student performers at the UPEI Music Department.

Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors and are available at the door, online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/890043, or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507.

Ivan Coyote, award-winning author of eight collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, and four short films will be on campus on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 pm to present a public lecture. Coyote, also a renowned columnist and sought-after performer will provide a free public talk, Q&A session, and book signing, in UPEI's K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 104.

Coyote's presentation will focus on issues of gender failure. This event is made possible thanks to the UPEI Student Diversity Office, UPEI Student Affairs, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, and the Action Committee on Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

All are welcome to attend!

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of October 13-19 are Katherine Koughan, Field Hockey; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Katherine Koughan, Field Hockey; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 13-19

Why: Koughan, a third-year business student from Stratford, PEI, was instrumental in helping UPEI reach the Atlantic University Field Hockey Championship this past weekend. Koughan was dominant in many aspects of the game; playing post on defensive corners, she prevented many potential goals from being scored. Koughan controlled the ball and play from the sweeper position, and played with such poise and control that she settled the whole team down by her decision-making ball distribution, which led to numerous scoring opportunities as a result. She scored one of the penalty shot goals during UPEI's 2-1 overtime semi-final win over Saint Mary's University. Koughan was also selected an AUS league all-star.

Murphy, a fifth-year business student from Charlottetown, PEI, led the UPEI Men's Soccer Panthers to two ties over the weekend, despite fighting off an illness. In the 3-3 tie against UNB on Friday evening, Murphy was a game-time roster decision, but had one of his best performances of the season, scoring late to force the tie, and had two assists on the other Panther goals. In Saturday's 1-1 tie against Dalhousie University, Murphy set up his team's lone goal.

For information:
Ron Annear
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer

The University of Prince Edward Island has announced Chris Huggan as its new Director of Athletics and Recreation after a community-based search process.

Huggan will direct the Department of Athletics and Recreation, which includes nine varsity teams, numerous club teams, and intramural and fitness programming, along with the management of state-of-the-art facilities such as UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, and Artificial Turf Field. UPEI has almost 200 student-athletes competing in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) system.

'Chris is passionate about UPEI's mission to provide our students with outstanding competitive and recreational sport opportunities while supporting them in their pursuit of academic excellence,' said Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance and chair of the search committee. 'Having Chris join us to oversee the Department is exciting for our students, staff, alumni, and our Island sports community as he brings significant experience and knowledge from having worked in an atmosphere that combines academics with sport.'

Huggan acquired experience working in an educational environment over the last nine years, teaching physical education and managing the athletics department at Colonel Gray High School. He also taught abroad for four years. In his role at Colonel Gray, he works in collaboration with the PEI School Athletic Association, the English Language School Board, and the Department of Education in relation to school sport.

'Chris' collaborative leadership style and approach to developing students will be a welcomed addition to the department,' said Podger. 'I thank the selection committee with UPEI Panther community members Dave MacNeill (lead consultant for UPEI Athletics Review), Tracy Ellsworth (Principal, St. Jean Elementary), Tony Sauer (Wealth Advisor, Scotia McLeod), Norman Beck (Principal, Stonepark Intermediate School), and UPEI staff representatives Jonathan Oliver (Director, Ancillary Services) and Lewis Page (Head Coach, UPEI Men's Soccer) for their contributions to the process.'

Huggan has served as president of the PEI Physical Education Association and has coached a variety of sports and teams at elite and entry levels, including assistant coach of the Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Games basketball team. He was volunteer co-director for the sport of Athletics for the 2009 Canada Summer Games on Prince Edward Island and has been active with UPEI Basketball's Green and White Club.

'I am excited about the opportunity and challenge of becoming the Director of Athletics and Recreation at UPEI,' said Huggan. 'I look forward to working with the student-athletes, coaches, faculty and staff to continue to grow and improve our University athletics programs. I see a bright future for UPEI Panther Sport, one that will connect not only the university students, but the youth and adult populations across our province.'

Huggan holds a degree in Education from the University of New Brunswick and a Master of Physical Education degree from Memorial University. He will begin his duties at UPEI on November 10.

For information:
Nicole Phillips
Manager, Marketing and Communications
University of Prince Edward Island
Office: (902) 566-0947 Cellular: (902) 388-1832
Email: nphillips@upei.ca

Join UPEI Chemistry 483 students on Saturday, October 25 as they celebrate Chemistry Week by hosting a chemistry fair. There will be a variety of demonstrations and hands-on activities for all to enjoy, including rainbow flames, elephant's toothpaste, making slime, and testing the pH levels of household materials.

The event will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 225. All are welcome to attend; children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information on the event, please contact Dr. Angela Kuchison, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at (902) 566-0375 or akuchison@upei.ca

Over 115 Prince Edward Island women served as nurses in the First World War. They were full-blooded, complex women living in a tumultuous time in our history, doing their duty on distant battlefields. Their courage, and the courage of all Canadian nurses, is saluted in a powerful new book about wartime nursing called Those Splendid Girls, published by Island Studies Press at UPEI. The book will be launched on Thursday, October 23 at the Carriage House of Beaconsfield at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Author and nursing educator Katherine Dewar, was granted rare access to personal scrapbooks, letters home, private diaries, and wartime photo albums of Island nurses; by combining their voices and experiences with their military records, she delivers this riveting story of mud, blood, and courage that tells the story of Canadian nursing in the First World War.

At war's end, many Island nurses were unwilling to swap their wartime autonomy and authority for housework or poorly paid nursing positions on PEI, instead, they accepted senior appointments in nursing schools and in hospital administration, most often in the 'Boston States' and in California, and through these, made lasting contributions to the profession of nursing in North America. Those Splendid Girls features a 35-page biography section detailing each nurse's life, her family, education, military service, plus work, and family life after the war.

Ed MacDonald, Professor of History at UPEI, comments: '[this book] does more than restore a measure of gender balance to our understanding of that shattering conflict; it tells a ripping good yarn about women at war.'

Those Splendid Girls contains many wartime, black and white photos, reproduced for the first time. The book now available, and readers can preview it at: http://thosesplendidgirls.ca

For more information, please contact Joan Sinclair at ispstaff@upei.ca or (902) 566-0386.