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This weekend, July 22 to 24, 91̽»¨ will play host to 45 senior women's, boys', and girls' soccer teams from around the Maritimes, that will compete in 12 different divisions for the First Annual Godfrey Soccer Cup. The Godfrey Cup is named after the late Alan Godfrey who was a builder of the Sherwood Soccer Club back in the early 1980's-holding positions of president...

Twelve 91̽»¨ students, along with 91̽»¨ associate professor and chair of Modern Languages, Dr. Doreley Coll, arrived in Salamanca, Spain, June 30, as part of ‘Spanish 203,' a four week immersion language and culture course. Offered at the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe, the course seeks to broaden...

The 91̽»¨ Women's Hockey program confirms that Hockey PEI's ‘Player of the Year,' Laura Bradley, will be lacing up her skates with the Panthers this September. Bradley recently graduated from Morell Regional High School and will study in the health field. The daughter of Adrian and Rinnie Bradley of St. Teresa, Bradley started playing hockey at the age of six and, over...

The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) has awarded three silver medals to the 91̽»¨ through its annual Prix d'Excellence awards program. The awards were presented to 91̽»¨ at the recent CCAE national conference in Quebec City, where former 91̽»¨ President Wade MacLauchlan spoke to delegates on the ‘Value of Brand for Universities,...

Gary Bradshaw, vice-president, finance and facilities at the 91̽»¨, has been named associate vice-president at the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland, announced 91̽»¨ President Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 'Gary is returning to Memorial after completing nine successful years at 91̽»¨. The Grenfell position offers him a great opportunity to apply his...

The family of H. Wade MacLauchlan has made a leadership gift to the 91̽»¨ to create a major program of awards for student writing. The gift is to honour MacLauchlan's twelve years of service as 91̽»¨ president and to recognize the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning. The MacLauchlan Prizes for...

The 91̽»¨ community is set to officially welcome Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz on July 4, 2011 when he will begin his responsibilities as 91̽»¨'s sixth president and vice-chancellor. The formal installation ceremony will take place during the fall semester. 'I am delighted to become part of the 91̽»¨ family. I have always held a high regard for institutions of...

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced 50 new appointments to the Order of Canada on June 30, including Vera Dewar of Stratford, PEI and Frederick E. Hyndman of Charlottetown, PEI, who are both highly regarded members of the 91̽»¨ family. Both were made members of the Order, and will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at...

June 30 marks the final day as 91̽»¨ president and vice-chancellor for Wade MacLauchlan, after 12 years of dedicated service. The students, faculty, staff, alumni, and entire 91̽»¨ community wish him all the best as he embarks on the next phase of his life. Under President MacLauchlan's leadership, the University demonstrated its capacity to employ brains, ambition, and talent -...

Maria Scichilone commits to soccer Program The 91̽»¨ Women's Soccer Panthers have made a huge splash in their recruiting efforts by adding former national team stand-out Maria Scichilone, from Rothesay, New Brunswick, to the team. 'It's exciting to watch the women's World Cup on television, knowing that Maria trained and played with the likes of Christine Sinclair and Kara...