Research on Tap in Summerside POSTPONED

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

Research on Tap, the successful series of public discussions featuring research and ideas from the University of Prince Edward Island, is hitting the road in 2015. The first stop is Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm at Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside.

The tour will kick off with a bit of patriotic zeal to Uncle Sam and friends. Dr. Richard Kurial, associate professor of history at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled: The Debt of Western Civilization to the United States of America.

'In the modern era,' argues Kurial, 'all the freedoms enjoyed in the west-our political development, our economic well-being, and our safety-relies on the United States. We owe them a huge debt, and can repay that debt by endeavouring to understand the basis of their policies and initiatives.'

Kurial will lay out his arguments in a brief talk, then open the floor to discussion and debate. 'And I expect a healthy debate,' says Kurial with a wry smile. 'These are not popular sentiments outside of the U.S., but we'd be worse off were it not for their compassion, vision, and generosity.'

This season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada's national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation announce Athletes of the Week, February 2–8

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 2-8 are Amy Gough, Women's Basketball, and Marcus Power, Men's Hockey. 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 Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Amy Gough, Women's Basketball and Marcus Power, Men's Hockey

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of February 2-8, 2015

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why: Gough, a fifth-year Nursing student from, St. John's, NL, had her first 'double-double' of the season during the Panthers 70-66 win over Acadia on Friday night, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds. On Saturday, Gough continued her strong play during the Panthers 69-52 win over UNB recording 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Power, a first-year Bachelor of Business Administration student also from St. John's, NL, had a strong offensive weekend for the Panthers. Power recorded 3 goals and 3 assists during the Panthers' two wins: a 4-2 win over UNB and a 4-3 win over STU.

About UPEI Athletics and Recreation

  • Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
  • Proud member of the AUS and CIS
  • Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
  • Home of Panther Sports Medicine
  • Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

UPEI adds teaching days to end of semester

At a regular meeting of Senate on February 13, 2015, a motion was passed by a majority vote to extend the number of teaching days in the current semester (January-May 2015) due to recent storm/weather closures.

As a result, please note:

• Classes will now end on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 (instead of Wednesday, April 8, 2015) providing instructors with 4 additional teaching days if needed: Thursday, April 9; Friday, April 10; Monday, April 13; and Tuesday, April 14.

• Instructors have the option of using these additional teaching days or not, but must communicate their plan for end of semester classes to their students by email or through Moodle.

• The exam period will now take place from Friday, April 17, 2015 to Friday, April 24, 2015 (instead of April 13 to 23). A final exam schedule will be produced and distributed by Friday, February 20, 2015.

• Course grades for fourth-year students must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by noon on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@upei.ca or (902) 566-0439. Amended academic calendar dates (as approved by Senate) are listed below for reference.

SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC SEMESTER, JANUARY-MAY 2015
For all programs except Veterinary Medicine

January 2015

5 Monday Classes Begin
16 Friday FINAL DAY for late registration, for changing courses or sections, for cancellation of courses or sections, for cancellation of courses with full refund.
30 Friday Last day for discontinuing courses - 60% refund.

February 2015

16 Monday Islander Day. No classes
17 Tuesday Registration begins for SUMMER SESSIONS 2015
23-27(Mon-Fri) Mid-semester break. No classes
27 Friday Last day for discontinuing courses - 40% refund. No discontinuations after this date.

March 2015

2 Monday Classes resume

April 2015

3 Friday Good Friday. No classes/exams
6 Monday Easter Monday. No classes/exams
7 Tuesday Classes Resume
14 Tuesday Final day of classes
17-24 (Fri-Fri) EXAMINATIONS. Note: No examinations will be held during the period 30 March to 14 April inclusive without the permission of the Chair and appropriate Dean.
24 Friday End of Second Semester.
25-Saturday Course grades for fourth-year students to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by noon on this date.
29 Wednesday Course grades for third-year, second-year, first-year, and part-time students to be submitted to Registrar's Office by noon on this date.

May 2015

9 Saturday Convocation
11 Monday First day of classes for First Summer Session

UPEI Athletics and Recreation announces Athletes of the Week, February 9–15

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 Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Tamara Tompkins, Women's Basketball, and Bradley States, Men's Basketball

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of February 9-15

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why: Tompkins, fourth-year Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology student from Centreville, NB, was a big part of UPEI's 53-52 win over St. FX on Saturday night. Tompkins was Player of the Game and finished with 10 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal.

States, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Bathurst, NB, enjoyed a great game in UPEI's 74-73 win over St. FX on Saturday night. States was Player of the Game finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals, and 2 assists. He shot 12/18 from the field hitting 2 foul shots with 22 seconds remaining to win the game by 1 over St. FX, clinching a playoff bye.

About UPEI Athletics and Recreation

  • Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
  • Proud member of the AUS and CIS
  • Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
  • Home of Panther Sports Medicine
  • Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

Climate Diary training sessions, March 3 and 30

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 3 from 9:00 am to noon, and again on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. To register for either session, contact climate@upei.ca. The sessions are free. Copies of the Climate Diary will be made available at $10 per copy.

UPEI shows Panther Pride for students and staff at the 2015 Canada Games

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 Athletics and Recreation Chris Huggan. 'The dedication of these athletes, coaches, and team staff is to be applauded, and our Panther Pride will be showing as we cheer them on!'

The largest representation of UPEI students is with the ringette team, on which nine UPEI students compete and one, Becca Hughes, is a coach. The team ended a winless drought when it won its first game at the Canada Games since 1999 against Saskatchewan on February 16. UPEI Field Hockey student-athlete Ashley Hollis and UPEI Rugby player Sidney Corrigan each scored three times in the 9-8 win.

UPEI also has representation on the alpine ski, wheelchair basketball, men's hockey, and synchronized swimming teams. Ringette, alpine ski, wheelchair basketball competition takes place during week one while men's hockey and synchronized swimming follows in week two.

The Canada Games is one of the largest multi-sport and cultural events in the world, occurring every two years and alternating summer and winter. At Prince George's 2015 winter edition of the Games, 2,400 athletes, 1,000 coaches and officials, up to 4,500 volunteers, hundreds of media, and thousands of visitors are expected to attend. UPEI was a week-two venue and the Athletes' Village for the 2009 Canada Summer Games held on PEI.

Below are the UPEI students and staff who are on Team PEI, with their sport, hometown, and connection to the University noted.

Alpine Ski
Jackson Slauenwhite, New Haven, PEI (wax technician); UPEI Athletics and Recreation employee, Arts student

Ringette
Alysha Corrigan, Charlottetown, PEI (athlete); UPEI Women's Rugby, Business student
Sidney Corrigan, Charlottetown, PEI (athlete); UPEI Women's Rugby, Arts student
Monica Downe, Stratford, PEI (athlete); Arts student
Ashley Hollis, Stratford, PEI (athlete); UPEI Field Hockey, Arts student
Eryne MacLeod, Mt. Stewart, PEI (athlete); Science student
Jessie McCarthy, Montague, PEI (athlete); Science student
Amy Mol, Cornwall, PEI (athlete); Science student
Niki Triantafillou, Mermaid, PEI (athlete); UPEI Women's Rugby Athlete, Science student
Bryn Van Wiechen, Montague, PEI (athlete); Arts student
Becca Hughes, Stratford, PEI (coach); Arts student

Wheelchair Basketball
Ronnie McPhee, Stratford, PEI (athlete); Arts student

Men's Hockey
Mark Carragher, Charlottetown, PEI (coach); UPEI Men's Hockey assistant coach
Bo Ford, Charlottetown, PEI (equipment manager); UPEI Men's hockey staff

Synchronized Swimming
Hailey Hennessey, Charlottetown, PE, (apprentice coach); Arts student

UPEI Athletics and Recreation announce Athletes of the Week, February 16-22

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 Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Danielle MacDonald, Women's Basketball, and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of February 16-22

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why: MacDonald, a fifth-year Bachelor of Science student from Sydney Mines, NS, had a career game in the Panthers 74-66 win over Acadia on Sunday, February 22 in Wolfville, NS. MacDonald recorded 24 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. She shot an almost perfect game, going 8-9 from the floor, 2-2 on three pointers, and 6-6 from the free throw line. On Saturday, during the Panthers 50-47 loss to Saint Mary's, MacDonald played defensively, recording 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Scott, a second-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Halifax, NS, enjoyed a strong game during the Panthers 94-84 win over Acadia, also on Sunday afternoon in Wolfville. Scott scored 33 points, shooting 14/23 from the floor with 11 rebounds and 3 assists. Scott did not dress for Saturday's 113-82 loss to Saint Mary's due to a nagging injury.

About UPEI Athletics and Recreation
• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

Research on Tap: What good is a university degree?

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?

The 2014/2015 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada's national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.

Research on Tap meets the first Monday of every month from October to April.

Charlottetown native Victoria Barbour commits to Panthers

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:

• 2012-2013 MVP, Colonel Gray Colonels
• 2012-2013 All Star, Moncton Ladies Basketball Classic
• 2012-2013 All Star, Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament in Fredericton
• 2012-2014 All Star, PEISAA Provincial High School Basketball (2012-13, 2013-14)
• 2012-2013 member of PEI Canada Games Team
• 2010-2011 Player of the Year, Basketball PEI (U14)
• 2010-2011 MVP, Basketball PEI U14 Provincial Tournament
• 2010-2011 All Star, Riverview Classic Tournament

Coach English comments, 'It is an exciting time here at UPEI for women's basketball and we are extremely excited to have Victoria join our team next fall. Her quickness and ability to finish around the basket is something that will make Victoria a tough guard in the AUS. She is a winner, and these are the qualities we are seeking in order to have our program remain a threat for years down the road.'

Barbour comments on her decision, 'My mom works at UPEI so I spent a lot of time there growing up. I took part in many of the Panther fun camps as well as the basketball and soccer camps. UPEI feels like home and academically, UPEI is one of the top schools so I felt it was the right choice. The basketball program is really impressive and I look forward to being a part of it!'

Barbour will be entering the Bachelor of Arts program at UPEI, majoring in Sociology.


About UPEI Athletics and Recreation

• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

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