CLIVE, the coastal erosion visualization tool created by UPEI's Climate Research Lab and the Spatial Interface Lab at Simon Fraser University, has taken first place in the Massachusetts Institute for Technology's (MIT) Center for Collective Intelligence contest on Communicating Coastal Risk and Resilience. Nearly 600 projects were submitted to MIT's Climate CoLab for this year...

Join us Friday, October 10 for a celebration of the culture of writing and publishing from UPEI's Faculty of Arts. Eight new books by UPEI author/editors that were published in 2014 will be launched at the event that begins at 3:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI's SDU Main Building. Books will be available for sale and for signing. This year's titles include: Books: • Dr...

A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island's healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to attend her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 22-28 are Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer; and Harminder Singh, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order 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...

The UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers' 2014-15 season includes an opening-night at the Eastlink Centre; 15 returning players and seven new recruits; games in all three PEI counties; partnering in a hockey doubleheader; and its annual Alumni Day. 'We are excited to get the season started and opening at the Eastlink Centre against perennial powerhouse UNB. This will be an...

Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of nursing, will lead a discussion entitled 'I didn't get married...

The UPEI Music Department Concert Series continues in a 'big' way at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Friday evening, October 10 at 7:30 pm with Big Band Jazz featuring UPEI alumni and friends. The 20-piece band will be comprised of well-known PEI musicians and several coming home to UPEI to participate in this concert. Under the direction of Roger Jabbour, the band will feature music...

The UPEI Music Department is pleased to present pianist Willem Blois on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 pm at the UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Last spring, Blois was chosen from five accomplished competitors at the Atlantic Young Artist Competition to perform as the 2014 Atlantic Young Artist. Blois will be performing works by Haydn, Prokofiev, Poulenc, Chopin, and Canadian composer Fran...

The University of Prince Edward Island held its fifteenth annual Recognition of Founders ceremony today to acknowledge those who have contributed to the University in a significant way. Prior to this special ceremony, UPEI's second annual Donor Picnic recognition event was held to celebrate and thank its many donors who have significantly contributed to the University. The 2014 founders are...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 15-21 are Lauren Chamberlain, Women's Rugby; and Adam Lowther, Men's Soccer. 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...