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UPEI rugby team adds two new faces

skerry — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:23:56 +0000

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UPEI rugby team adds two new faces

UPEI women’s rugby head coach Shannon Atkins is pleased to welcome two Island rugby players to the Panther lineup—Sidney Corrigan and Holly Hartlen. Corrigan, a native of Sherwood plays wide side flanker for the Charlottetown Rural Raiders rugby team, while Hartlen of Summerside plays for the Three Oaks Axewomen.

UPEI red fox research team launches crowd-funding project

skerry — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:12:16 +0000

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UPEI red fox research team launches crowd-funding project

In the fall of 2012, a research team at UPEI launched a website where the public could report their sightings of red foxes on Prince Edward Island. Today, the team behind upei.ca/redfox launches a new crowd-funding project to help fund the next stages of their research so that we can improve our understanding of one of PEI’s largest predators.

11th annual UPEI Math Camp brings together province’s best math students

skerry — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:03 +0000

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11th annual UPEI Math Camp brings together province’s best math students

The 11th annual Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS)/UPEI Math Camp was recently held on campus May 3–5. The Math Camp is a national initiative that sponsors close to two dozen regional camps across Canada.

UPEI’s Math Camp is the main community outreach activity of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. This year, the camp hosted a group of sixteen students—ten girls and six boys from grades 10 and 11—from eight Island high schools and one home scholar.

Donaldson wins first Rory Beck Award

skerry — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:23:15 +0000

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Donaldson wins first Rory Beck Award

The UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation was especially proud on Saturday during the afternoon convocation when UPEI women’s hockey player Jaime Lynn Donaldson was named the first recipient of the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award.

Faculty and staff awarded with Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit

skerry — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:18:49 +0000

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Faculty and staff receive presidential awards of merit

This year’s Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit and 25-year Service awards were presented to staff and faculty at a special ceremony on Monday, May 6. The awards recognized outstanding performance and dedication to students and our community—on-campus, provincially, and globally.

UPEI congratulates record number of graduates at convocation 2013

skerry — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:33:24 +0000

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UPEI congratulates record number of graduates at convocation 2013

*For a complete list of graduates, click here

A record 954 graduates were conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates as they crossed the stage at UPEI’s convocation on Saturday, May 11.

The Class of 2013 and their proud families and friends gathered to celebrate in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for two ceremonies—the first beginning at 10:00 am and the second one at 2:30 pm.

UPEI Board of Governors approves balanced budget: tuition rises 4%, zero program cuts

nphillips — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:43:15 +0000

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UPEI Board of Governors approves balanced budget

The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors approved a balanced budget for the 2013-14 operating year at its regular monthly meeting Thursday night on the UPEI campus.

UPEI mourns the passing of honorary degree recipient Dr. Mary (Nicholson) Ross

skerry — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:50:01 +0000

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UPEI mourns the passing of honorary degree recipient Mary Ross

UPEI was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Mary (Nicholson) Ross, honorary degree recipient and former head resident of Marian Hall. Ross passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge, on Saturday, May 4. She was 94 years old.

UPEI Wind Symphony releases fifteenth CD

skerry — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:36:16 +0000

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UPEI Wind Symphony releases fifteenth CD

The UPEI Wind Symphony has released its latest CD, “Four Horsemen,” a compilation of selected works from performances during the 2012–13 academic year. Recorded live in UPEI’s Dr. Steel Recital Hall, this CD features many contemporary wind band pieces including works by two emerging Canadian composers.

Congratulations Miles!

skerry — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:27:28 +0000

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Congratulations Miles!

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UPEI Athletics and Recreation launches Panther Academy

skerry — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:11:30 +0000

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UPEI Athletics and Recreation launches Panther Academy

UPEI Athletics and Recreation Director Bill Schurman is proud to launch the UPEI Panther Academy. “We have some of the best athletic facilities and talented staff in the country,” he said. “We are positioning the Panther Academy to attract people of all ages, from everywhere, to enjoy a high performance experience and excellent customer service in all of our offerings.”

UPEI congratulates Carolyn Francis

skerry — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:27:00 +0000

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UPEI congratulates Carolyn Francis

UPEI’s faculty of education would like to congratulate Carolyn Francis on receiving the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. This award recognizes the contributions of volunteers from across the country. Francis, coordinator of practice teaching in the faculty of education, has been committed to connecting her province with people in developing countries.

Spot a coyote on Prince Edward Island? Report it at upei.ca/coyote

skerry — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:43:31 +0000

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Spot a coyote on Prince Edward Island? Report it at upei.ca/coyote

Researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island have launched a new website to help track the population and activity of the Island’s coyotes. The site, upei.ca/coyote, will provide valuable data about this non-native species which first arrived on the Island in the early 1980s. The project is called the Advanced Coyote Mapping Exercise, or ACME.

“It is important to know as much as possible about our coyote population before we can rationalize any approach to co-existing with these animals,” said Dr.

Invitation to PEI Soccer Club Coaches

skerry — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:28:15 +0000

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Invitation to PEI Soccer Club Coaches

The UPEI Panther Academy soccer program is opening its training sessions to all PEI soccer club coaches looking for additional training and coaching techniques.

“This is a great way for coaches to absorb more information to bring back to their own teams,” said Panther Academy soccer leader Lewis Page. “Coaching is about acquiring more and more knowledge to incorporate into technical training and tactical strategies, and new ways to present concepts and deliver practices.”

UPEI women’s hockey team adds Trenton native to roster

skerry — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:52:08 +0000

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UPEI women’s hockey team adds Trenton native to roster

UPEI women’s hockey Head Coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to welcome Trenton, Ontario native Amy Mountenay to the Panther program for the 2013-14 season.

“Amy’s leadership will be a great addition to the program,” said Donaldson. “And while she will be joining our program as a forward, her previous experience as a defenceman provides versatility and really adds to the depth of the overall program.”

UPEI’s Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Open House—May 4

skerry — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:54:21 +0000

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UPEI’s Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Open House—May 4

The UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre is inviting the Island community to an open house on Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am–2:00 pm. The day will be jam-packed with something for everyone. Bring the family and see what the Sports Centre has to offer.

UPEI and Holland College to cooperate in R&D and commercialization

skerry — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:48:08 +0000

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UPEI and Holland College to cooperate in R&D and commercialization

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and Holland College announced a new agreement today to work together to administer resources in the areas of research and development, and commercialization. A memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by Dr. Audrey Penner, Holland College’s Director of Applied Research, and Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI’s Vice-President Research, outlines the terms of the agreement.

Calling UPEI 2007 Graduates!

skerry — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:08 +0000

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Calling UPEI 2007 Graduates!

UPEI alumni who graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree are invited to participate in the National Baccalaureate Graduate Outcomes Survey, which is being conducted by Mosaic Research Solutions, on behalf of a consortium of over 30 Canadian universities including the University of Prince Edward Island.

UPEI Panther Golf Classic presented by Stewart McKelvey

skerry — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:40:11 +0000

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UPEI Panther Golf Classic presented by Stewart McKelvey

The UPEI Panther Golf Classic will have a new look beginning this summer after securing Stewart McKelvey, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading law firms and the largest law firm on the Island, as a presenting sponsor for the next three years.

UPEI joins “eduroam”

skerry — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:04:47 +0000

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UPEI joins “eduroam”

The University of Prince Edward Island’s IT Systems and Services (ITSS) department announced this month that UPEI is now a member of the federated network access service, “eduroam.”