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The 91̽»¨'s first ARTC student, Beverly Gerg, successfully defended her Master's thesis recently. In May, Gerg will be 91̽»¨'s first graduating student in the Master of Applied Health Services Research (MAHSR) program, offered through the Atlantic Regional Training Centre (ARTC). Gerg's thesis focused on teenagers with diagnosed intellectual disabilities. Her research...

The four-member team from the 91̽»¨ Department of Engineering has won this year's Atlantic Engineering Student Competition, beating out eight other teams from the region. Daniel Palmer, Hannah Sutherland, Caleb Curtis, and Gabriel Landry took first place in the team design category of the competition held in Halifax recently. The challenge was to build a machine that would propel itself off a...

One of the more important documents in the history of higher education in Prince Edward Island has just been added to the PEI Special Collection in the Robertson Library at 91̽»¨. The document is Sister Bernice Cullen's 1941 Bachelor of Arts degree, the first degree ever granted by St. Dunstan's University (SDU). Before 1941, SDU was affiliated with Laval University and degres were granted in the...

From fan, to volunteer, to financial supporter; Steve Connolly and his wife Marg have created the Steve and Marg Connolly Family Basketball Awards to be presented to members of the 91̽»¨ Men's Basketball Team each year. "Marg and I know how difficult it is for student athletes to be at the top of their game while attending to their studies. Our family wants to acknowledge those players who...

The Behavioral Neuroscience lab at 91̽»¨ has developed a promising new animal model for the study of temporal lobe epilepsy. The temporal lobes, part of the brain responsible for emotion and memory, are located on each side of the brain, at about ear level. Seizures arising from this region usually affect consciousness of the victim and are sometimes preceded by warnings of overwhelming feelings...

A celebration to showcase four recent publications by professors in the 91̽»¨ Faculty of Arts took place at the University on January 20. The books reflect the significant contributions that 91̽»¨ faculty members are making to diverse areas of new knowledge, both nationally and internationally. "The Faculty of Arts is extremely proud of the accomplishments of our scholars, both in terms of...

The first two presentations in a series that explores how Prince Edward Islanders' experiences on small southern islands have influenced their lives and work will take place at the Atlantic Veterinary College, 91̽»¨, on January 17 and 18. Islands of the North to Islands of the South is a collaborative effort of Cooper Institute, the Institute of Island Studies at 91̽»¨, and CUSO. The series...

The 91̽»¨'s Faculty of Education is spreading its wings across Canada. In February, 91̽»¨ will deliver its Master of Education program (MEd) in Leadership in Learning to teachers in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The program provides experienced educators with the knowledge and skills required to become effective educational leaders. Meanwhile, 19 students will be graduating...

91̽»¨ has initiated disciplinary action against Professor David Weale to address concerns related to grading practices in History 322, The History of Christianity from the Reformation to the Present. Pending resolution of the matter, Dr. Joe Velaidum, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the 91̽»¨ Centre for Christianity and Culture, will be teaching the third-year course. In announcing...

In 1963, Kinkora native Dr. St. Clair Duffy made a substantial leadership gift to 91̽»¨ to help construct a new science centre on the campus. Dr. Duffy was an alumnus of St. Dunstan's University (SDU'20). He obtained an MD from McGill Medical School in 1926 and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from St. Dunstan's in 1963. His valuable legacy to generations of PEI science students continues over...