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Media Releases

 
| Research
Island Studies Journal, a web-based, peer-reviewed, freely downloadable scholarly journal published twice a year out of UPEI, is now being indexed and abstracted in Web of Science. Web of Science is the world's leading citation index with multidisciplinary content from nearly 12,000 of the top-tier international and regional journals. 'The editorial staff at Thomson Reuters...
 
| Alumni
UPEI alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men's Basketball Championship March 1-3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6-7:30 pm before UPEI's game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where...
 
| Athletics
It's not too late to catch AUS hockey action as UPEI takes on UNB in Game 4 of the semifinal series. Standing room tickets are still available for the game which begins at 7:00 pm at the MacLauchlan Arena. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the CARI Box Office. UNB leads the best-of-five series 2-1, UPEI needs to win tonight's game to stay alive in the series! For...
 
| Athletics
The UPEI men's hockey team overcame a game 1 loss against UNB to tie up the best three-of-five series Friday night when they beat the Varsity Reds 4-2 at the Aitken Centre in Fredericton. Games 3 and 4 of the Subway AUS men's hockey semifinals will take place back on Island ice at the MacLauchlan Arena. Game 3 will take place on Monday, February 25 at 7:00 pm, while Game 4 will...
 
| Athletics
Panther fans can jump aboard the Panther Express headed to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men's Basketball Championship, March 1-3. The bus will depart from the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Friday, March 1 at 1:00 pm and will return on Sunday, March 3 after the championship game. The UPEI men's basketball team will tip off against Saint Mary's University at 8:15 pm on Friday...
 
| Athletics
Though they fell victim to Mount Allison 2-1 on Friday night, the UPEI Women's Hockey team still has a chance to advance through to the final when they face St. Francis Xavier on Saturday, February 23 at 6:00 pm at the Subway AUS Women's Hockey Championship. All tournament games are at the Tantramar Civic Centre in Sackville, NB but are being broadcast via the web on AUStv.ca....
 
| News
The University of Prince Edward Island is offering two great opportunities to learn about and apply to the innovative Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) graduate program. All are welcome to attend the following information sessions: Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Jack Blanchard Family Centre, Room 205 (next to Holy Redeemer Parish) 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown Thursday, February 28, 6...
 
| Athletics
Well-known PEI soccer player and all-round athlete David Snowie will be the subject of some good-natured ‘ribbing' at the third annual UPEI Men's Soccer Dinner and Roast, announced UPEI Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Schurman. The event will take place on Friday, March 1 at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. Hosted by the UPEI Friends of Men's Soccer-a group...
 
| News
The University of Prince Edward Island is saddened to learn of the recent death of the Honourable Eugene Whelan, PC, OC, LLD, PAg. As Minister of Agriculture for Canada (1972-1979 and 1980-1984), Mr. Whelan was instrumental in the establishment of the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University in 1983. 'On behalf of the University community, I extend my deep condolences...
 
| News
UPEI's Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months. Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach...