The Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers scholarships to qualified international students who take part in an international short-term study. Nathan Donohue from UPEI, and Naoko Suzuki from the University of Tsukuba in Japan were two of this year's grateful recipients. The JASSO scholarship offers both students approximately $8,500 Canadian for a 10-month stay abroad....

The University of Prince Edward Island would like to congratulate Dr. Ann Braithwaite, associate professor and coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies on her recent recognition from the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU). Dr. Braithwaite was awarded the Anne Marie MacKinnon Educational Leadership Award for her demonstrated commitment to the improvement of university teaching....

The 15th annual Recognition of Founders Ceremony will take place Thursday, September 25 at 2:00 pm in the Quadrangle outside of SDU Main Building. The Prince Edward Island community is invited to take part in a ceremony to honour UPEI's rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging individuals who have contributed to the University in an exceptional way. The 2014 Founders are: Ms. Joy...

The UPEI Department of Music is pleased to begin its 2014-15 Concert Series at Steel Recital Hall on Friday, September 12 at 7:30 pm with David Braid and the Maritime Brass Quintet performing Braid's works for jazz piano and brass quintet and Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue.' Throughout this season, the Music Department will be celebrating its students, alumni, and PEI...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 1-7 are Emilie Pelletier, Women's Soccer; and Logan Dawson, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports throughout the season. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and...

The UPEI soccer program will host 'UPEI Alumni Night' on Friday, September 12. All UPEI alumni will be granted free admission to the soccer games; drink and food specials will be available at The Wave prior to, and after the games; and a licensed beer garden will be available during the games. Alumni in attendance will also be entered to win a Panther prize pack from the UPEI...

The University of Prince Edward Island signed two articulation agreements with Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. today to provide the opportunity for Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. graduates to gain admission into UPEI's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Child and Family Studies degree programs. Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. students who complete a two-...

UPEI Women's Rugby Head Coach Shannon Atkins is very pleased to announce that former rugby player Cassie MacKenzie will join the Panther coaching staff for the 2014-15 season. MacKenzie, a two-time team MVP, two-time AUS All-Star, during her first season with UPEI, was also selected to play rugby for the U-19 Canadian Women's Rugby team. MacKenzie is known as a 'no-...

A research project at UPEI is looking for volunteers who enjoy gardening, cooking, and working with children. Dr. Lyndsay Moffatt, assistant professor of education at UPEI, is looking for 23 elders (50+), and 23 young adults (16-30) or adults (30-50) who are willing and able to meet approximately once a month during the school year to plant seeds, make food, sing, talk, and tell stories with...

As UPEI is busy with the first week of classes and welcoming new and returning students to campus, its focus remains on upcoming priorities around delivering high quality educational programs, strong student experiences, a growing exploration and discovery agenda, long-term sustainability and building vibrant communities. The recent discussion of UPEI Athletics and Recreation touches on the...