The University of Prince Edward Island welcomed hundreds of new students and their families during this weekend's welcome events including International Welcome Day, UPEI's Welcome Day, and the kick-off to UPEI Student Union's O-Week. International Welcome Day on Friday, August 30, gave students from outside of Canada the opportunity to experience student life at UPEI, get to...

The University of Prince Edward Island extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of honorary degree recipient James (Jim) Palmer. Palmer, who was granted an honorary doctor of laws degree in 1998 from UPEI, passed away on August 27 at the age of 84 at his home in Calgary. Originally from Prince Edward Island, Palmer and his family have a long record of public service on...

The UPEI men's and women's varsity soccer teams will take to the pitch in competition play August 31-September 1 for the third annual Mulligan Cup tournament. Official home openers will take place on September 7 against the University of New Brunswick. The Mulligan Cup-an invitational tournament created in honour of Vince Mulligan, UPEI varsity soccer and hockey...

UPEI Panthers training camps for fall sports get underway this weekend. The UPEI Turf Field and UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place will come alive with student-athletes competing for roster spots. Orientations and first training sessions are at the following times: Friday, August 23 6:00 pm Soccer Orientation at Main 117 Saturday, August 24 9:00 am-12:00 pm Soccer Training at Turf Field...

UPEI congratulates fifth-year student Suzanne Nicholson who conquered the Northumberland Strait on Sunday, August 18. The UPEI swim team member created the fundraiser in hopes of raising $10,000 for the team-and she exceeded that goal! After raising close to $11,000, Suzanne set out at 7:45 am for the 13+ km swim which took her about 5.5 hours to complete. 'Well, I must say, I'm...

Forbes MacPherson, head coach of the UPEI men's hockey Panthers, is pleased to announce the addition of European forward Robin Soudek to this year's lineup. 'Soudek is a gifted playmaker, he can score goals, and he has a very solid two-way game that will complement our style of play,' said MacPherson. 'Soudek has been high on our radar for a couple of years because...

The UPEI Panthers are busy this weekend-at community events across PEI, at the 2013 Canada Summer Games, and one, Suzanne Nicholson, even swimming across the Northumberland Strait, raising money for the UPEI Swimming team. Pride the Panther was spotted at the Gold Cup Parade in Charlottetown on Friday accompanying the Ocean/Hot 105.5 parade float. Members of the UPEI Men's Hockey team...

UPEI Athletics and Recreation has launched the 2013-14 Panthers Season Pass program. Season Passes are now available for Men's/Women's Soccer, Women's Rugby, Men's Hockey, Women's Hockey, and Men's/Women's Basketball. All teams have been busy preparing for the upcoming season, and have bolstered rosters with a strong combination of incoming and...

Two associate professors in the department of history lead national research associations In a coincidence that reflects the expertise within UPEI's Department of History, two faculty members are currently presidents of their respective national research associations. Dr. Ed MacDonald is in his second year as president of the Canadian Catholic Historical Association (CCHA), and Dr....

The UPEI synchro club hosted their second annual 'Bingo for Synchro' event on Wednesday, August 7 at the Holy Redeemer Church Hall. The event ran smoothly and was a great success as the club raised just over $2,000. In addition to bingo, the fundraiser also included prize draws, baked goods, local fries for purchase, and a cash bar. ' ‘Bingo for Synchro' is one...