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This booth gave detailed in- formation about symptoms and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, includ- ing graphic photographs to help take the message home. Another exhibit on stu- dent stress, a powerful prob- lem among young people, offered free “stress squeeze balls,” pamphlets of infor- mation, and schedules tohelp students plan out their time

the Students Services de- partment and the Mental Health Association offered a wide range of resources to_ assist with the emotional and | psychological health of stu-

in the effort to ease anxiety. Similarly-themedexhibitsby

dents experiencing variate — levels of stress. The “rising” trend of alternative therapies, such as yoga, meditation, and herbal remedies was also the subject of another ex-

hibit. The presenters of- fered directions for medita- tion, recipes for chocolate mint fudge, and samples of herbal tea for visitors.

Nutrition students are

also involving in preparing exhibits, including one which

examined the issues sur- —

rounding fastfood consump- tion — a studentdiets. Another booth focussed on the prevalent

negative conceptions sur- ——

rounding weightas presented by various prominent cul-

le of many a

_ tation of exhibits conjured

said indivi This display

had a visual representation

of two popular television

stars (the notoriously slim Calista Flockhart, aka Ally _ McBeal,and the less Holly- wood typical actress Camryn Manheim of The Practice) depicted on an uneven scale.

Finally, other booths ‘representing on-campus health resources and com-. munity health organizations provided informstion on cain; pussplevant themes; _ Theprovocative range of topics and the im - tive, multi-faceted presen-

the response of one student: “It forces you to think about it

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island women complete UPEI management program

On Jan. 20, 1999, 26 women received certificates signifying their successful completion of the University of Prince Edward Island’s Management Development Program for Women. The program pro- vides theoretical instruction and workplace application in management— a fieldin which women continue to be under- represented.

“IT believe we have earned a reputation for pro- viding quality instructioncom- bined with valuable practical opportunities for incorporat- ing newskills into the partici- pant’s workplace.” says Isabel Christian, Program Coordi- nator. “There are not many opportunities like this one lo- cally.”

The Management De-

velopment Program for Women focuses on the spe- cial needs and strengths of women in management posi- tions. Withanall-femaleclass, the students address workplace issues and poten- tial opportunities and barriers for advancement.

Theone-year program uniquely involvestheemployer asa “sponsor” who supports the student. Having the sup- portofthe workplacenot only enhances the student’s expe- rience in the course, but pro- motesa positive long-term re- lationship with the place of employment.

“Tsland Telisalearning organization,” says Paul Hickey of Island Tel. “We believe in supporting ourem- ployees in their various pro-

fessional development initia- tives.”

Thesuccessful program started two years ago with twenty-five students who were mostly from the public sector. However, the demographics of the incom- ing class suggest that more women and their employers in the private sector, such as local computercompanies and carrental agencies, are seek- ing training inmanagement. In fact, there is a waiting list of acceptable applicants.

“Treally enjoyed learn- ing withprofessional women,” says Jane Aiken, former stu- dent of the program and Is- land Tel employee. “I have acquired a great network and alotofconfidence to build on in my management career.”

The Cadre + 2February 1999

AVC professor hits publication landmark

Dr. Amreek Singh, a professor in the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI has published his one hundredth paper late last year. The paper was published in Toxicology, an international science journal. The event is a first for AVC faculty.

Singh’s list of publications comprises 81 refereed papers, 11 invited papers, and eight book chapters. He has contributed to over 160 regional, national and international science confer- ences and was invited to chair several sessions in these meetings that were held worldwide including Australia, Bel- gium, Canada, England, France, India, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA.

Currently, he serves on the editorial boards of Histology and Histopathology, and the Journal of Submicroscopic Cytol- ogy and Pathology, and is a reviewer for four other scholarly journals. He has supervised several graduate students at M.Sc., Ph.D. and D.V.M. levels. He has also supervised ten Undergraduate Students Research awardees of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Ottawa who were studying at the AVC. Singh has brought well over quarter million dollars to the University.

Singh’s current research is on ultrastructural pathology in the laboratory animals induced by environmental pollutants such as lead and PCBs. He is an active member of 13 professional societies and has served in different committees of American Association of Advancement Science, American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, Canadian Association of Anatomists, and the American Association of Anatomists

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