As part of UPEI’s Reunion Weekend 2016, the University of Prince Edward Island celebrated four of its own with Distinguished and Young Inspiring Alumni awards. Heather Morrison (BSc ’91) and Stephen Smith (BBA ’82) were recognized with Distinguished Alumni awards. Joel Ward (BA ’06) and Todd MacLean (BA ’01) were named Distinguished Young Alumni.

As part of the evening, Ward was further celebrated by retiring his jersey to the rafters of the MacLauchlan Arena.

“I never thought something like this could ever occur,” said Ward as he received his award. “I’m really appreciative of where I came from. I’m a very proud alumni of the UPEI Panthers… I think one of the biggest accomplishments I have in hockey was getting my degree.”

About

Heather Morrison BSc ‘91

Dr. Heather G. Morrison was appointed Chief Public Health Officer in July 2007. A graduate of UPEI, Dr. Morrison was also Prince Edward Island’s first female Rhodes Scholar and the first UPEI alumni to receive this special honour. At Oxford University, she completed a Master’s and a Doctoral degree, majoring in Comparative Social Research and Social Policy, with a doctoral dissertation in health policy decision making.

Dr. Morrison returned to Canada for her medical training, graduating as a medical doctor from Dalhousie University, followed by specialist training in Public Health at the University of Toronto. Dr. Morrison chairs the Canadian Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health and has served in a variety of provincial roles. She was Acting Deputy Minister of Health and Wellness for PEI from April to mid-July 2016. Dr. Morrison has practiced medicine in Ontario, Saipan, and PEI, where she resides with her husband and four young children.

Stephen Smith BBA ‘82

Smith has held a number of leadership and executive management positions in the energy and construction services industries. He joined Flint Canada Inc. in 1982 and held various positions including VP Finance, VP Operations, Senior VP and President of Flint Canada Inc. In 2003, Smith became President of Flint Eurasia Ltd. and in 2004 co-founded STRIKE Energy Services Inc. In 2006, STRIKE Energy Services Inc. and Flint Eurasia Ltd. were reorganized under STRIKE Group Inc. with Smith as President and CEO. STRIKE Group Inc. has since partnered with TriWest Capital Partners and is now referred to as Strike Group, of which, Stephen remains President and CEO.

Smith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Prince Edward Island. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has the Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D) from Rotman and Haskayne Business School.

He served on the Board of Directors of Flint Canada Inc., Flint Eurasia Ltd., Palomino Resources, and currently Strike Group and related companies. Smith has held various industry board and association memberships including Petroleum Services Association of Canada, Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors, Alberta Construction Association, Canadian Heavy Oil Association and Chairman of the Leduc #1 Discovery Centre Advisory Board. He has been a Governor of the Canadian Executive Oilmen’s Association for several years, including Director of the Oilmen’s Business Forum held in Banff, Alberta each year.  He has also served as a director or advisor to several non-profit and community organizations. Stephen is currently a member of TEC Canada (The Executive Committee) and Past President of the Calgary Petroleum Club.

Strike is a leading energy service and construction company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on servicing clients in the energy construction industry throughout the Western Canada. Canadian and employee-owned, with up to 1,200 employees in 15 locations in Western Canada, Strike provides exceptional service to an impressive list of well-known energy clients. Strike has been one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” for 10 years and was also an Alberta “Contractor of the Year” recipient.

Todd MacLean BA’ 01

Todd E. MacLean is a freelance journalist, published writer, editor, recording artist and music teacher from Prince Edward Island, Canada.

As a journalist, Todd has been a weekly newspaper columnist for the past 10 years, has been an environmental columnist on CBC Radio, a weekly entertainment commentator on CBC TV, and was awarded 2015 Media Person of the Year at the annual Music PEI Awards.

Playing saxophone/piano/guitar in several folk/rock/blues/jazz acts, MacLean is a highly sought-after accompanist on the PEI music scene, teaches more than 40 students in private weekly music lessons, and was voted Music Educator of the Year in 2010 and Musician of the Year in 2011 at the Music PEI Awards.

Since 2010, MacLean has worked as creator/Editor-in Chief on the book Global Chorus: 365 Voices on the Future of the Planet – an anthology of responses from leading global thinkers on humanity's future on Earth, and featuring words by Jane Goodall, David Suzuki, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Stephen Hawking, Nelson Mandela, The Dalai Lama, and many more. The book was published in October, 2014, and a US/UK edition has newly been published in October, 2015.

Joel Ward BA ‘06

Joel Ward was born in North York, Ontario to Cecilia, who worked as a nurse, and the late Randal Ward, who worked as an auto-mechanic. Both of his parents are immigrants from Barbados. Ward graduated from Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute, located in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1998.

Following a successful Junior career with Owen Sound Attack, Ward played one season in the West Coast Hockey League before being recruited to play CIS hockey with the University of Prince Edward Island where he was a stand-out for the Panthers, earning Rookie of the Year and being named MVP three times.

After graduating in 2006 with a Sociology Degree, Ward was invited to the Minnesota Wild’s training camp where he ended up signing his first professional hockey contract that would see him play that season in the AHL with Wild affiliate Houston Aeros.

Ward’s breakout season came in 2008 when he signed with the Nashville Predators and scored in his first game with the club. He has been a mainstay in the NHL since, playing for the Washington Capitals from 2011–2015 and currently on a three-year contract with the San Jose Sharks, where he helped lead the team to the Stanley Cup finals this past season.

When Ward was 14, his father suffered a stroke while watching him play and died soon after. Coming from a working-class family and not always having the means to have the proper gear and equipment to play elite hockey, Ward could have easily let hockey and his dreams of playing in the NHL slip away. However, with the unwavering support of his family, and the help of his teammates and their parents, Ward stayed the course and pushed himself as a way to honour his father’s memory.

In 2009, Ward continued to show his tremendous leadership when he signed up with Big Brothers and became a brother to a 12-year-old named Malik Johnson—a troubled boy who grew up in a neighbourhood where drugs and shootings were common. He was expelled from school multiple times. He needed help. With Ward’s support, Johnson became the first member of his family to graduate from high school.

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

A new textbook offers instructors a new way to approach an introductory course on women’s and gender studies. Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies highlights major concepts that organize the diverse work in this field: knowledges, identities, equalities, bodies, places, and representations. The book is co-authored by Dr. Ann Braithwaite, professor and coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies at UPEI, and Dr. Catherine M. Orr, professor and chair of Critical Identity Studies at Beloit College. It is published by Routledge.

Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies’ focus on “the everyday” speaks to the importance of students’ understanding the taken-for granted circumstances of their daily lives. Precisely because it is not the same for everyone, the everyday becomes the ideal location for cultivating students’ intellectual capacities as well as their political investigations and interventions. In addition to exploring each concept in detail, each chapter includes up to five short recently published readings that illuminate an aspect of that concept. Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies explores the idea that “people are different, and the world isn’t fair,” and engages students in the inevitably complicated follow-up question, “Now that we know, how shall we live?”

“This publication is of great significance for students from any faculty, even though it is most likely going to have the greatest impact in the Faculty of Arts,” said Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, dean of arts at UPEI. “Routledge is a world-class publishing house, and the Faculty of Arts is proud to have its scholarship disseminated so prominently. Congratulations Ann!”

Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies also has a companion website with additional information and resources for in-class support.

 The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

Member of Parliament for Charlottetown Sean Casey, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today joined the Honourable Richard Brown, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor of UPEI, and Michael O’Grady, Vice-President, Innovation, Enterprise and Strategic Development at Holland College, to announce support that will enable the University to replace its popular turf field.

Student-athletes at UPEI will be able to enjoy their varsity season at the Panther home field now that the artificial turf will be replaced prior to the fall sport season. In addition to being home to the UPEI Panther field hockey and men’s and women’s soccer programs, the majority of the UPEI Artificial Turf Field usage is by Island community groups and residents.

ACOA, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) will contribute $250,100, the provincial government is contributing $250,000 through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, Holland College will add $100,000, and the University will contribute $250,000 to the replacement project that begins this week.

As part of the recently launched Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting infrastructure projects in communities across the region. This investment builds on this commitment. Communities prosper when people have accessible gathering spaces to enrich their quality of life.

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“I am pleased to announce funding through CIP150 for UPEI to carry out the much needed outdoor turf field upgrades. This popular facility is not only essential for many student-athletes at UPEI, it also promotes fitness and health to residents across the province. This upgrade will ensure that the UPEI turf field remains a key recreational asset in the community, for the University and to an array of athletes, for years to come.”

– Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown

“The UPEI artificial turf is used frequently by members of the University community and the athletic community at large. The Province is thrilled to support UPEI so that the turf can be refurbished and meet safety standards in time for the fall sport season. The improvements will expand the turf’s lifespan and provide users with an improved playing experience. The upgrades will allow the Province to continue hosting future tournaments and sporting events at the facility.”

– Richard Brown, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning

“We are very excited about having brand new turf installed for the fall sport season. UPEI appreciates the collaborative efforts of Holland College, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Our partners recognize that the artificial turf field at UPEI is a premier community sports venue that is used by groups and individuals from across the province and throughout the region.”

– Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Prince Edward Island

“Holland College is very pleased to be among the funding partners in this important project. Our publicly-funded post-secondary institutions are committed to sharing infrastructure to the mutual benefit of each other and our broader community. Maintaining and enhancing those facilities is an essential part of that effort.”

– Michael O’Grady, Vice-President, Innovation, Enterprise and Strategic Development, Holland College

Background

With funding in place, Team Rochon Inc. / GTRturf of Montreal, Quebec was awarded the tender through a competitive process. The project includes the removal and disposal of the existing artificial turf and crumb rubber infill as well as the removal and disposal of the top 75mm of the underlying base material, and the design, supply and installation of new free draining crushed rock, base material and new artificial turf field. Construction is expected to complete by the end of September.

UPEI came to the difficult decision to close the field earlier this year when a consultant advised that the turf did not meet performance guidelines, did not have any useable life left, and immediate replacement was recommended.

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Hambly and James Moran as well as the re-appointments of Scott Harper and Margo Thompson to its UPEI Board of Governors.

“I am delighted that Kathy Hambly has accepted an appointment to the UPEI Board of Governors.  The Board and the University will benefit tremendously from Kathy’s business acumen, judgement and leadership experience, including her recent tenure as the Executive Director of the Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce” said Pat Sinnott, Chair of the Board of Governors. “I would also like to welcome faculty member, Dr. James Moran, to the Board and express my thanks to outgoing board members, Dr. Jim Sentence and Mr. Frank Zhou. Their service and commitment to the Board during their respective tenures was exemplary.”

President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said, “UPEI benefits greatly from the wisdom and experience that board members contribute from a variety of backgrounds. We are incredibly grateful to them for generously donating their time to advance the priorities of the University.”

“On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I’d like to extend congratulations to Kathy, James, Scott, and Margo for their appointments to the UPEI Board of Governors,” said Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The experience and knowledge these individuals bring to the table will not only benefit the Board but also the University and its community. It’s wonderful to see re-appointments and new appointments to bring out fresh and innovative ideas. We thank all current and past Board members for their dedication to life-long learning and their service to post secondary education in Prince Edward Island.”

About the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors

The UPEI Board of Governors is instituted under the terms of the University Act, a statute of the province of Prince Edward Island. The Act vests in the Board the responsibilities of conduct, management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the University. The Board is responsible for the stewardship of the University and delegates the daily management of the University to the President and Senior Administration. The University works within a bi-cameral structure and, therefore, the Board, as the senior governing body, shares institutional governance with the Senate.

The UPEI Board of Governors consists of 26 members, which includes the UPEI Chancellor; UPEI President; President of Holland College; nine members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, six members elected by the UPEI Board of Governors; two members elected by and from the UPEI Alumni Association; two members elected by and from the Senate of the University; two members elected by and from the Faculty of the University; and two members elected by and from the student body of the University.

2016-17 UPEI Board of Governors

Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor
Andrew Bartlett
Mary Best
Rabin Bissessur
Ryan Bradley
John Buchanan
Bertha Campbell
Gary Conboy
Shauna Sullivan-Curley, Secretary
Tracey Cutcliffe, Vice-Chair
Don Desserud
Linnell Edwards
Kathy Hambly
Scott Harper, Chair, Human Resources
Nathan Hood
Ron Keefe, Chair, Finance and Audit
Ed Lawlor
Don McDougall, Chancellor
Brian McMillan, President of Holland College
James Moran
Shawn Murphy, Chair, Governance and Appeals
Duncan Shaw, Chair, Development, Fundraising and External Relations
Pat Sinnott, Chair of the Board
Pierce Smith
Lowell Sweet
Margo Thompson, Chair, Property and Assets

After a month in the care of the Atlantic Veterinary College’s Wildlife Service, a juvenile bald eagle was released on August 5, near Bangor, PEI.

On July 9, Jason MacEachern and Luke Peters found the eagle on the ground while they were fishing in the Bangor area. The bird was not able to fly because of an injured wing. Jason and Luke took the eagle to AVC where several radiographs were taken to rule out possible fractures. The cause of the bird’s injury is not known, but it was not able to hunt and was thin. At AVC, the eagle gradually moved to the large flight cage where it practiced flying again and gained weight.

Thanks to the quick action of Jason and Luke and the expert care it received at AVC, the eagle thrived and was released close to the area where it was found. Releasing it were Jason and Luke; fourth-year veterinary student Krista Simonson who admitted the bird to AVC; and wildlife technician Fiep de Bie, AVC Wildlife Service.

Holland College, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) are pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that allows instructors to further develop their instructional skills by transferring credits from one post-secondary institution to another.

The Instructor Development Program (IDP) offers the opportunity for instructors to enhance their knowledge, learn new skills and improve job performance. Credits received from this intensive training program are now accepted toward a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Human Resource Development, a degree program jointly offered by Holland College and UPEI.

“The level of collaboration exemplified by this agreement certainly benefits our educators, but it can also be a unique competitive advantage for the educational institutions in our region,” said Michael O’Grady, VP of Innovation, Enterprise and Strategic Development at Holland College.

Paul Carter, Dean of Trades, Apprenticeship and Preparatory at NBCC, couldn’t agree more. “This agreement shows a unique collaboration where IDP students can take courses from three post-secondary institutions that count toward one degree. Our instructors have the opportunity to take another big leap in reaching their full potential as accomplished adult educators, something that supports not only their success, but the success of their students, as well.”

“Partnerships like this don’t frequently come together,” relates Ron MacDonald, Dean of the Faculty of Education at UPEI. “We have been working with Holland College with this joint BEd degree for many years. Joining forces with NBCC not only enhances the learning experience for College Instructors, but also provides a unique interprovincial sharing that could begin to open the door for other collaborative opportunities.”

Holland College
A wide variety of programs, small class sizes, and plenty of hands-on learning: these are some of the reasons that students from all across Canada choose to come to Prince Edward Island’s community college, Holland College. The college offers more than 70 credentials in a wide variety of areas including culinary, policing, marine training, applied sciences and engineering technology, trades and industrial technology, health and community services, communications and media studies, computer studies, business studies, sport and leisure studies, performing arts, and tourism in 13 campuses and centres across the province. Holland College has more than 140 articulation agreements and joint degrees with universities and institutes across the country and around the world.

New Brunswick Community College
With over 90 programs and six campuses across New Brunswick, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is a provincially-recognized, public post-secondary institution reputed for producing skilled, knowledgeable graduates who are contributing to the Province’s socio-economic prosperity. NBCC offers students one- and two-year certificate and diploma programs. Find out more by visiting: www.nbcc.ca.

University of Prince Edward Island
Located in Charlottetown, the University of Prince Edward Island is proud of its long history of academic excellence, research innovation, community engagement, and service. Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top ten primarily undergraduate universities and home to talented educators and researchers, UPEI offers a wide range of programs in four faculties (arts, education, science, and veterinary medicine) and two schools (business and nursing) to approximately 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 60 countries. UPEI takes pride in and is focused on preparing our students to successfully contribute to a rapidly changing world.

UPEI students took their island tourism course to its logical, practical end by mingling with tourists from the cruise ship MS Veendam when it docked earlier this month in Charlottetown.

Students had previously visited the arrivals lounge in the Charlottetown Airport to examine how the airport space contours the expectations of tourists who have just arrived by plane to the Island. Students looked at how three different tourist segments—potential business investors, the food- and culture-driven, and those visiting friends and relatives—responded to different verbal and visual advertising initiatives. Visiting the cruise ship terminal in downtown Charlottetown allowed students to compare this space that is similarly yet differently welcoming to the airport terminal.

The Island Tourism course is offered jointly by the Island Studies Program and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UPEI. The course is taught by Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino, UNESCO co-Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

New Student Orientation (NSO) is an annual tradition at UPEI to help incoming students get their bearings at their new school and put them on the path to success. NSO 2016 aims to build healthy connections between students and the people and places that will impact their first-year experience. To this end, UPEI is introducing a new fundraising initiative called Panthers for Change, which will help incoming students feel more connected by exposing them to more of the Island community.

Throughout the four days of NSO, students will raise money for four local charities—the PEI Humane Society, the Alzheimer’s Society of PEI, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services. They will also be meeting representatives from each group and learning about the local initiatives these charitable organizations have underway. This will culminate in a full day of fundraising throughout Charlottetown on Tuesday, September 6.

“Ultimately it came down to what the purpose for new student orientation is—an opportunity for our students to build healthy connections and to develop those connections on campus and in the larger community,” said NSO co-ordinator Tayte Willows. “We wanted to provide them with the chance to connect with groups working here on PEI, and doing work that they can stay connected to throughout the rest of their time in university.”

To further the connection, each of the groups has committed to keeping students informed of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. This will encourage students to continue to share their talents and passions in ways that improve our Island community. It will by extension help to develop in our students a healthy connection to the community and the people they are serving.

Panthers for Change replaces the annual Shinerama tradition at UPEI. UPEI is proud of the more than $300,000 our students have raised over the years in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. UPEI encourages all Panthers, past and present, to continue their relationship with this outstanding organization.

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

While a number of books and articles have been written about Jewish Communist organizations and their supporters in particular countries, an academic treatment of the overall movement has yet to be published. A Vanished Ideology, a collection of essays co-edited by UPEI’s Dr. Henry Srebrnik, examines the politics of the Jewish communist movement in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, South Africa, and the United States. Dr. Srebrnik is a professor of political science at UPEI.

“On behalf of the Faculty of Arts, I wish to congratulate Dr. Srebrnik, a prominent member of the Political Science department, on the publication of this book that I am certain will have a significant scholarly impact” said Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, dean of the Faculty of Arts at UPEI.

Though officially part of the larger world communist movement, the Jewish movement developed its own specific ideology, which was infused as much by Jewish sources as it was inspired by the Bolshevik revolution. The Yiddish language groups, especially, were interconnected through international movements such as the World Jewish Cultural Union. Jewish communists were able to communicate, disseminate information, and debate issues such as Jewish nationality and statehood independently of other communists, and Jewish communism remained a significant force in Jewish life until the mid-1950s.

Making extensive use of Yiddish-language books, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, and other materials, the anthology analyzes the relative political strengths and weaknesses of this largely Yiddish-speaking, immigrant movement and its various pro-Soviet organizations in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, South Africa, and the United States.

The Yiddish language groups, especially, were interconnected through international movements such as the World Jewish Cultural Union. Jewish communists were able to communicate, disseminate information, and debate issues such as Jewish nationality and statehood independently of other communists, and Jewish communism remained a significant force in Jewish life until the mid-1950s. Written by scholars in each of the five countries, the articles in A Vanished Ideology place the movement within its historical context in the Jewish world of the twentieth century.

Along with many scholarly articles, Dr. Srebrnik has written three other books on the subject of Jewish communities and communist movements: London Jews and British Communism, 1935-1945 (1995); Jerusalem on the Amur: Birobidzhan and the Canadian Jewish Communist Movement, 1924-1951(2008); and Dreams of Nationhood: American Jewish Communists and the Soviet Birobidzhan Project, 1924-1951 (2010).

His book Creating the Chupah: The Zionist Movement and the Drive for Jewish Communal Unity in Canada, 1898-1921 was published in 2011. He also co-edited De Facto States: The Quest for Sovereignty (2004). He has written about pedagogical matters and the changes taking place in teaching and learning in higher education in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States.

A Vanishing Ideology is co-edited by Dr. Matthew B. Hoffman, associate professor of Judaic studies and history at Franklin and Marshall College.

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation is excited to announce the 2016 Mulligan Cup Invitational and Soccer Festival schedule and invites the community to come out and enjoy ‘the beautiful game’, September 2–4, at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall.

The Mulligan Cup is an invitational tournament that provides an excellent opportunity for coaches to make final roster decisions. This fifth annual cup honours Vince Mulligan, the ageless varsity UPEI soccer and hockey coach throughout the 80s and 90s. The tournament has proved to be a great way to kick off the season and showcase the UPEI men’s and women’s soccer teams to their supporters.

“I really look forward to this time of year when we get a chance to look at the new athletes in camp,” said Mulligan. “You always go in to a new year with great expectations, and you can see it in the athletes' eyes and in their actions on the field. That's what makes this tournament so great to watch.”

Teams competing in this year’s tournament include the Université de Moncton (UdeM) Blue Eagles, PEIFC, Holland College (HC) Hurricanes, and the UPEI Panthers. Admission for Friday and Sunday’s games is $5/day, while Saturday is admission by donation. A weekend pass is available for $10. Season ticket holders will be admitted free for Friday and Sunday games. Admission to the Mulligan Cup is also included with your $75 Panther Package.

The AUS league openers for UPEI will take place on September 10 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, when the men's and women’s teams take on St. FX.

2016 Mulligan Cup Schedule
All games will be played at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall

Friday, September 2
5 pm: Holland College women vs. UPEI women
7 pm: Holland College men vs. UPEI men

Saturday, September 3
11 am: Holland College women vs. UdeM women
1 pm: PEIFC men vs. UdeM men
3 pm: UdeM women vs. UPEI women
5 pm: UdeM men vs. UPEI men

Sunday, September 4 (Alumni Games)
3pm: UPEI women’s alumni vs. UPEI women
5 pm: PEIFC men vs. UPEI men

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.