Prince Edward Island writers are invited to submit an 'Expression of Interest' for this year's Writers Exchange with Tasmania. The successful applicant will be offered a three-week residency in Hobart this September. Writers must have: a high calibre of published work in any genre(s); a background in teaching creative writing; public speaking skills; and...

The Climate Research Lab at the University of Prince Edward Island is hosting a day of Living Shorelines Training with Kevin M. Smith of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The training takes place Wednesday, February 19 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration is required. 'Living shorelines are the result of applying erosion control measures that include a suite of techniques...

Sport PEI named UPEI Men's Soccer player Jared Murphy as "Intercollegiate Male Athlete of the Year" at its amateur sport awards presentation last night at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. The provincial sport federation also presented the UPEI Men's Soccer team with the "SCORE! Team of the Year" award, as was announced previously. The UPEI Men's Soccer team earned the nod...

The University of Prince Edward Island swimming team leaves for Halifax today to compete at the 2015 Subway AUS Swimming Championship. The UPEI Panthers varsity swimming team has had a strong year and looks to perform well at the three-day championship meet being hosted by Dalhousie University at DALplex, February 6-8th. Six teams will compete: UPEI, Dalhousie, Acadia, University of New Brunswick...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of January 26-February 1 are Kiera Rigby, Women's Basketball, and Ellis Ffrench, 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...

UPEI Athletics and Recreation has scheduled the eighth annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser for Friday, February 6 with a series of activities leading up to, and during, the UPEI women's basketball game starting at 6:00 pm versus the Acadia Axewomen. Shoot for the Cure is a fundraising initiative by the CIS Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to raise money for the Canadian...

The UPEI Music Department's "Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition Finals" were recently held at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. The six music students chosen from the preliminary round to perform in the finals were: Rebecca Apps, soprano; Jillian Clow, mezzo soprano; Leah Inman, piano; Lucas MacPhail, alto saxophone; Kailey Norris, clarinet; and Hannah Rollwage, mezzo...

The University of Prince Edward Island Women's Hockey Panthers have received commitments from two recruits for the 2015 season. Coach Bruce Donaldson announced today that he has signed Ashtyn Bartlett and Andie Boeckman. Bartlett is an honours student at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The Durham Bridge, New Brunswick native started her hockey career at age five with the...

The University of Prince Edward Island's Board of Governors recently accepted the recommendation of the search committee for the Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College. Dr. Greg Keefe was successfully appointed. 'On behalf of the University, I congratulate Greg on his appointment as Dean,' says President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 'UPEI will certainly benefit...

The University of Prince Edward Island's Board of Governors recently accepted the recommendation of the search committee for the Dean of Science. Interim Dean Dr. Debbie MacLellan was successfully appointed. 'I look forward to continuing to work with Debbie on a number of initiatives that will enhance the overall student experience in the Faculty of Science,' said Vice-President...