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Media Releases

 
| Research
At the first Research on Tap of the season, Dr. Bruce Craig will lead a discussion on the historical factors which indicate Barack Obama will rewin the White House. Dr. Craig is a specialist in American presidential history, espionage, and Cold War history. Research on Tap returns Tuesday, October 2 at 7 pm in the Pourhouse (above Charlottetown's Old Triangle Irish Alehouse). '...
 
| News
Jan Zwicky is not only one of Canada's finest poets, she is also a distinguished philosopher, an influential writer on the intersection of ecology and poetry, and an accomplished violinist. Dr. Zwicky will read from her new poetic work on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 pm in the 91̽»¨ Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Zwicky emerged as an intellectual and lyrical force on the national poetry scene...
 
| Students
Selvi Roy, a PhD student in 91̽»¨'s Faculty of Education, has been awarded a prestigious Strategic Training in Health Research (STIHR) fellowship by Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada. As part of the two-year fellowship, Roy will work on a study which aims to identify knowledge translation strategies to improve the health of indigenous women from the Mi'kmaq community of Prince Edward...
 
| Students
Today, 91̽»¨ computer science student Ben Docksteader and a dynamic team of young entrepreneurs launched their new iPad application-StrokeLink-an app destined to positively impact the lives of stroke patients. The team worked over the past eight months to design, build, and test the new healthcare app and is excited today to release the public beta in Canada. StrokeLink is a...
 
| News
The 91̽»¨ issued a statement today on the passing of 91̽»¨ honorary degree recipient Sam Sniderman. 91̽»¨ President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said, 'Mr. Sniderman was a friend to many, including to 91̽»¨, and was a great contributor to arts and culture in Canada. For example, he and his partner, the late Janet Mays, implemented the Sound and Film Archive...
 
| Students
Today, the 91̽»¨ Student Union (91̽»¨SU) wrapped up its annual Education Week Campaign on campus. The Campaign helped raise student awareness on the importance of being invested in their post-secondary education. The week was spent mobilizing students to reach out and connect with staff, faculty, administration, and government. 'This week was the perfect time to present this...
 
| Athletics
Friday: 91̽»¨ soccer teams will take on the Université de Moncton Blue Eagles tonight with women kicking off the action at 4:00 pm, followed by the men at 6:15 pm. The women are looking to continue their undefeated season tonight as they play Moncton for the second time this season. The first was a scoreless draw. The men's team has also taken on Moncton earlier in the season with the...
 
| News
On Friday, September 28, The 91̽»¨ Recital Series presents 'A Treasure of Trios' featuring members of the Island Camerata Players: Morgan Saulnier, flute; Natalie Williams Calhoun, cello; and Frances Gray, piano. The performance will take place in 91̽»¨'s Dr. Steel Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. The trio will perform again on Sunday, September 30 at the Trinity United Church in...
 
| People
The 91̽»¨ signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this week to formalize an agreement between 91̽»¨'s Faculty of Education and Advanced Knowledge Database (AKD) International Inc in China. The agreement will provide opportunities for education students to teach abroad in a K-12 school in China during a six-week practicum. The agreement was signed by...
 
| Alumni
91̽»¨ alumnus Jeff MacKenzie received top honours from Lancaster University earlier this month. The recent 91̽»¨ business graduate was awarded 'The Lancaster MBA Student of the Year,' 'The Most Useful Contributor to Class Discussions,' and 'The Most Respected Class Member for their Future Leadership Potential in Business.' MacKenzie graduated from Lancaster...