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CELEBRATION OF STUDENT SUCCESS Dean Neb Kujundzic presents a Faculty of Arts Dean’s List certificate to student Maryam Abdipour (psychology).
UPEI’s Celebration of Student Success for the faculties of Arts and Science was held on October 5, 2015. Over 350 students were named to the Dean’s Lists for the faculties for achieving an average of 80 per cent or higher. During the event, students were presented with certificates and awards in recognition of their academic, leadership, and service accomplishments. Among those recognized at the Celebration of Student Success were recipients of the Robert Haines Memorial Science Award of Merit. Pictured (L-R) are Kyle Bryenton (mathematics and statistics), Olivia Ann Maynard (psychology), Paula Alexandra “Alex” Gallant (applied human sciences), Deanna Rita-Mae Kerry (physics), Harvey Kyle MacKenzie (chemistry), and Mary Leanne Revell (biology).
Dean of Arts Neb Kujundzic and Dean of Science Debbie MacLellan
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEAN’S HONOURS CEREMONY UPEI’s School of Business was privileged to hold its 2015 Dean’s Honours Ceremony at Government House on October 8, 2015, at the invitation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, and Her Honour Dorothy Lewis. This is the fourth year that the vice-regal couple hosted the ceremony. During the event, 86 students were recognized for their academic accomplishments, receiving certificates and awards presented by the Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Juergen Krause, dean of the School of Business. Students achieve Dean’s Honours status by maintaining an academic average of 80 per cent and over in the previous academic year. For a full list of recipients, visit upei.ca/business/deans-honours-awards/recipients-2014-2015
In attendance at the 2015 School of Business Dean’s Honours Ceremony were (L-R) Dr. Juergen Krause, dean; students Jessica Smith, Erin Devine, Luke Gaudet, Hannah Dawson, and Christiana Tweedy; and the Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
CONNECTING ABORIGINAL CULTURES UPEI held its “Connecting Aboriginal Cultures” festival in October 2015 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse culture, and outstanding achievements of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. Part of the week-long festival included the ninth annual Pow Wow, featuring the Grand Entry; a performance of a theatrical show, Mi’kmaq Legends; and singing, traditional drumming, and dancing. About 200 students in grades K-12 attended the event. An open house at UPEI’s Mawi’omi Student Centre welcomed special guests Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Dwight Dorey and PEI Aboriginal Women’s Association President Judy Clark. The UPEI version of the REDress Project exhibition was also officially opened. Red dresses that were part of the installation were hung at various locations across campus to draw attention to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women.
A dancer performs during UPEI’s “Connecting Aboriginal Cultures” festival.
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