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Media Releases

 
| Music
The UPEI Recital Series continues on Sunday, March 8th at 2:30 pm with 'Prelude to Spring for Organ and Brass' at Trinity United Church, Prince Street, Charlottetown. Organist Ruth Ann Read-Clay's solo work for this afternoon concert will include the Fantasie in G by J.S. Bach, Prelude by Pierne and works by Canadian composers Healey Willan and Mark Sirrett. The works for...
 
| Students
Case competition teams from UPEI's School of Business continue to make their mark on the 2015 event circuit regionally, nationally, and now internationally. The UPEI team of Shanice Sproule, Jeremy MacAulay, Luke Gaudet, and Kaitlyn Lord won the silver medal on Friday, Feburary 20 at the prestigious 20th annual NIBS Worldwide Case Competition, hosted by Carleton University in Ottawa....
 
| Athletics
University of Prince Edward Island women's basketball coach Mark English is pleased to announce that Grimsby, Ontario, native Haille Nickerson has committed to join the Panthers for the 2015-16 season. At 5'7', Nickerson is a standout guard who played with the Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School team for the past four years and was selected for the Niagara High...
 
| Students
Beginning this year, both new and returning UPEI students will be able to register earlier for 2015-16 courses than in previous years. Incoming, first-year UPEI students can register for first-semester classes as early as March 2 through group sessions or individually by appointment with a first-year advisor. Students can also register for courses during 'Open Class Day' on...
 
| Athletics
University of Prince Edward Island women's basketball coach Mark English is pleased to announce that Charlottetown native Victoria Barbour has committed to join the team for the 2015-16 season. Barbour, a talented 5'7' guard who is currently enjoying a great season with the successful Colonel Gray Colonels, has been decorated throughout her high school career: • 2012...
 
| Research
Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. Join our next conversation on Monday, March 2 at 7 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Neb Kujundzic, associate professor of philosophy and dean of the Faculty of Arts, will lead a discussion entitled: What good is a university degree...
 
| Athletics
The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 9-15 are Danielle MacDonald, Women's Basketball, and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian...
 
| Athletics
The University of Prince Edward Island and Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud of all members of the UPEI community who are participating at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, British Columbia, February 13 to March 1. 'Congratulations to UPEI students and staff who are representing Prince Edward Island at the 2015 Canada Winter Games,' said Director of...
 
| Research
UPEI's Climate Research Lab and Nature PEI are partnering to offer two training sessions for Islanders interested in participating in the Climate Diary project. The Climate Diary is a printed journal for Islanders to keep record of the changes in the environment as they occur year to year. Rosemary Curley of Nature PEI will provide training on plant and bird identification on Monday, March...
 
| Athletics
The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 9-15 are Tamara Tompkins, Women's Basketball and Bradley States, Men's Basketball. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian...