Media Releases

UPEI faculty members recognized at recent event

skerry — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:19:53 +0000

UPEI faculty members were honoured at Faculty Recognition Night, May 7, held this year on campus to celebrate and honour faculty achievements. The annual dinner and gala is co-sponsored by the UPEI Faculty Association and the Office of the President.

This event honours the winners of the Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching and the UPEI Merit Award for Scholarly Achievement. It is also an opportunity to honour the service of retiring academic staff, as well as to recognize those who have served UPEI for 25 years or more.

Dawson College hoops star commits to UPEI

skerry — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:43:24 +0000

The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers are excited to announce that six-foot-five Brian Ofori, from Dawson College in Montreal, has committed to attend UPEI in September. Ofori led his team in rebounds and blocked shots, and was among the league leaders in the Quebec CEGEP league.

UPEI congratulates largest graduating class at convocation 2012

skerry — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:29:40 +0000

Over 900 graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees, diplomas, and certificates, during convocation on Saturday, May 12. UPEI’s class of 2012 and their proud family and friends gathered in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for two ceremonies, the first beginning at 10:00 am and the second at 2:30 pm.

Three honorary degrees were conferred upon J. Michael Bliss, historian and academic; Frank Zakem, businessman, politician, and administrator; and Derek Key, lawyer and community leader.

Senior Class Awards Ceremony

skerry — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:26:27 +0000

On Friday, May 11, academic and senior student awards were presented during a ceremony held in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The celebration is an opportunity to honour fellow graduating students for academic and campus spirit achievements before they embark on new journeys after convocation on May 12.

UPEI's Jennifer Taylor named Female Food Hero

skerry — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:41:36 +0000

UPEI Applied Human Sciences professor Jennifer Taylor was named a Female Food Hero by Oxfam Canada recently. Oxfam's Female Food Heroes are "women who are working to build a movement for good food, food that is grown well and shared fairly."

Canada-Wide Science Fair 2012 begins May 12 in Charlottetown

skerry — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:53:18 +0000

For the first time on PEI, the Canada-Wide Science Fair 2012 will take place in Charlottetown from May 12 to 19, on the University of Prince Edward Island campus.

Largest UPEI graduating class celebrates convocation on May 12

skerry — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:22:38 +0000

Members of UPEI’s Class of 2012, along with their family and friends, will gather in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Saturday, May 12, to celebrate convocation, the biggest event of the academic year. Over 900 students, the largest graduating class to date, will receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates during two ceremonies, the first beginning at 10:00 am and the second at 2:30 pm.

UPEI balances difficult budget while maintaining core programs

skerry — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:06:51 +0000

With a difficult financial landscape facing institutions and organizations across Prince Edward Island, the UPEI Board of Governors was pleased to approve a balanced operating budget for 2012-13 at its May 8 meeting.

UPEI's Dr. Barbara Campbell receives prestigious SWAAC award

skerry — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:03:47 +0000

Students explore the world of math at UPEI’s annual Math Camp

skerry — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:30:05 +0000

UPEI welcomed 20 high school students from 10 local high schools to campus over the weekend as they took part in UPEI's annual Math Camp. The event, organized by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and co-sponsored by the Canadian Mathematical Society, took place May 4-6.

Fiddler’s UPEI Dream Team take part in weight loss challenge

skerry — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:12:16 +0000

Fiddler’s UPEI Dream Team consisting of UPEI men’s basketball coaches—Tim Kendrick, Marvin Rhyno, and Patrick Havard—are working to drop a total combined weight loss of 100 pounds from May 4 to September 4, as part of a weight loss challenge to get healthy, and raise funds for their team’s upcoming exhibition season.

UPEI PhD student’s research highlighted in The Guardian (UK) and Inside Higher Ed

skerry — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:19:12 +0000

Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student at UPEI, whose thesis explores the trend of online learning, is studying the benefits of Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs) in higher education. Her work recently garnered attention in two highly reputable news sources—The Guardian (UK) and Inside Higher Ed.

Stewart believes that online learning will complement traditional learning rather than replace it. In her articles she claims that the education sector will learn from the experiences of students who study both online and in the classroom.

UPEI saddened by passing of Sister Mary Olga McKenna

skerry — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:44:07 +0000

Prince of Wales College alumnae and UPEI honorary graduand Sister Mary Olga McKenna passed away on Tuesday, May 1. The well-loved member of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, passed peacefully at Caritas Residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Born in Charlottetown, Sister McKenna can trace her forebears back to some of the first settlers from Monaghan County who came to PEI. She was educated at Prince of Wales College, Mount Saint Vincent College, Boston College, and the University of London, England.

UPEI’s first Nurse Practitioner students off to a great start

skerry — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:36:44 +0000

UPEI’s first students in the Nurse Practitioner stream of the two-year Master of Nursing program (MN)— Laurie Brehaut, Marion MacDonald, and Kelsey MacPhee— have completed their first year of study. Upon successful completion of their second year, and after writing their national certification, they will be the first NP students to receive didactic and clinical advanced practice nursing education here on the Island.

Convocation 2012 Mass Celebration–All are welcome!

skerry — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:40:30 +0000

The University of Prince Edward Island graduates and their families and friends are invited to a gathering to celebrate—in prayer and song—the accomplishments of the Class of 2012. The event will take place on Sunday, May 6 at 6:30 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

Mass celebrants will be The Most Reverend Richard J. Grecco, Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, and University Chaplain Father Andrew MacDonald. A reception will follow after the mass celebration.

Please RSVP to Sister Susan Kidd, Campus Minister, sukidd@upei.ca or 894-2876.

UPEI Women’s Hockey uses $10,000 RBC Play Hockey grant to help newcomers

skerry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:10:27 +0000

The UPEI women’s hockey team received a 2012 RBC Play Hockey grant of $10,000 for their “Newcomers Play Hockey” program to help keep hockey vibrant in Charlottetown. UPEI kicked off their program this week during the Esso Cup, Canada’s National Female Midget Championship being held in Charlottetown.

Students explore the world of mathematics

skerry — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:20:51 +0000

UPEI's Math Camp, organized by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and co-sponsored by the Canadian Mathematical Society will take place May 4-6. The annual event will welcome 20 high school students from 10 local high schools, they are among the best math students in the province.

The camp offers faculty sessions on various mathematical topics, problem-solving competitions including math relays, as well as some recreational activities in the evenings.

UPEI Panther alum scores NHL OT winner

skerry — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:08:18 +0000

Joel Ward, right wing for the Washington Capitals, netted the overtime winning goal in Game 7 of the NHL matchup between the Capitals and the Boston Bruins. Having scored just six goals in the season, Ward is known as the Capitals’ improbable hero, scoring the most crucial goal in the series, to knock out the defending Stanley Cup champions.

UPEI’s Engineering Design Expo challenged students to provide real-life solutions

skerry — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:32:42 +0000

Second-and-third year engineering students displayed their design skills at the annual UPEI Engineering Design Expo and Awards ceremony held April 19. The students, who formed into groups, were matched up at the beginning of the semester, with industry and government organizations—“clients”—that provided them with specific issues in hopes that they could provide real-life solutions.

LM Montgomery Conference 2012

skerry — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:51:34 +0000

The tenth offering of the International Biennial Conference on Lucy Maud Montgomery will be held at UPEI from June 20–24. Anyone interested in attending is reminded that the "Early Bird" deadline for discounted registration is May 1, so visit the Conference Website today to book your spot!