UPEI is once again inviting first- and fourth-year students to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE helps universities understand what students experience in and out of the classroom through a confidential, voluntary survey. UPEI uses the survey information to guide future decisions that will benefit students. Approximately 1700 students have been...

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about science versus fear. Many companies bank on the popularity of 'all things natural' by advertising their products as being chemical free. Dr. Brian Wagner, professor of chemistry at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled 'The myth of the chemical-free beer.' The event begins at 7 pm, Tuesday, March 4 at The...

UPEI vocal majors Olivia Barnes and Jillian Clow will take to the stage for a joint junior recital on Sunday, March 9 at 7:30 pm at UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Barnes and Clow will be accompanied by pianist Frances McBurnie. Both in their third year of study, and both from the Island, Barnes and Clow study under UPEI professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey. Previously, they have performed at Kiwanis...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 17-23 are Marie Soleil Deschenes, Women's Hockey; and Donathan Moss, Men's Basketball. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports throughout the season. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 10-16 are Ferran Brown, Women's Hockey; and Reggie Traccitto, Men's Hockey. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order 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...

The annual UPEI Music Department Performance Competition Finals were held last month with the following preliminary finalists and award winners announced: Students chosen from the preliminary round: Rebecca Apps, third-year voice major, performing music by Weinzweig, Floyd and Somers; Jillian Clow, third-year voice major, performing music by Samuel Barber; Nadine Haddad, fourth-year voice...

On Friday, February 28 at 7:30 pm, the UPEI Music Department Concert Series presents Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen. One of the highlights of her performance at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall will be the Rachmaninoff Preludes Opus 32. Sarah has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe. Her interpretations have been described as "...

UPEI Men's Hockey is pleased to recognize Billy Mulligan as a hockey program builder during a special ceremony prior to the Panthers final regular season home game on Saturday, February 15 against StFX at 7:00 pm. UPEI Men's Hockey has selected Mulligan to be honoured this year for his devotion and dedication to the promotion of the hockey program at UPEI. The Panther hockey team...

UPEI Women's Hockey Head Coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to announce that Lindsay Johnston is joining the Panthers for the 2014-15 season. The 5'7'' forward from Bowmanville, Ontario is currently playing her third season with the Durham West Lightning of the Provincial Women's Hockey League. Donaldson believes that Johnston will quickly adapt to the AUS game because...

UPEI Men's Basketball Coach Tim Kendrick is pleased to announce that Bradley States is joining the Panthers for the 2014-15 season. States, a 6'5' power forward from Bathurst, New Brunswick, currently plays for Bathurst High School. Coach Kendrick says, 'We are very excited to add Bradley to our Panther line-up. We think that he will absolutely flourish in our system...