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Eighteen students from eight Prince Edward Island high schools had a chance to hone their skills and learn new concepts at a unique camp hosted by the 91̽»¨ Department of Mathematics and Statistics, May 13-15. The 91̽»¨-Canadian Mathematical Society Math Camp 2011 treated students with a penchant for math to a variety of special lectures by faculty as well as problem-solving competitions....

Both government and opposition members celebrated 91̽»¨ President Wade MacLauchlan during the sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Thursday, May 12, some calling it ‘Wade MacLauchlan Day at the House.' Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allan Campbell read a statement at approximately 3:00 pm and Leader of the Opposition Olive Crane tabled a...

On May 13, 91̽»¨ will wrap up a two-week strategic planning partnership workshop with representatives from Ethiopia, which was designed to demonstrate the University's commitment to enhance and strengthen its contribution to the development of the education sector in the Global South. Dr. Tirussew Teferra, vice-president academic and Dr. Jeilu Oumer, faculty of Education, from Addis Ababa...

With the first cohort of the 91̽»¨ School of Business' executive-style Master of Business Administration program having graduated on May 7, the Government of PEI is congratulating the successful graduates and pledging its support for ongoing higher education efforts by public sector employees. 'We are very pleased that there is a master's level...

The hockey world is abuzz about the performance of Nashville Predators star forward Joel Ward. Ward's stellar performance in the playoffs has sports pundits tracing his path to greatness, and finding it leads straight to 91̽»¨. Ward played four years on the 91̽»¨ Panthers from 2001-2005 before moving on to the Houston Aeros in the AHL. It's not a typical route to the NHL, but the hard-...

A record number of 902 graduates received degrees, diplomas, and certificates today during convocation at the 91̽»¨ including the first graduates from the Master of Business Administration and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. 91̽»¨'s Class of 2011 gathered in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for two ceremonies, the first beginning at 10:00...

Several members of 91̽»¨'s faculty were honoured at the ‘Faculty Recognition Night' which was held recently in Stanhope. The annual reception and banquet, co-sponsored by the 91̽»¨ Faculty Association and the Office of the President, recognizes teaching and research excellence. It is also an opportunity to honour the service of retiring academic staff as well as to recognize those...

As the largest graduating class in the history of 91̽»¨ prepared for convocation day, the university's Board of Governors was pleased to approve a balanced operating budget for 2011-12 at its May 5 meeting. Through careful financial management during challenging fiscal times, 91̽»¨ has been able to sustain its existing programs and services and support important new initiatives while keeping...

91̽»¨ Women's Hockey continues to add to its roster and the latest additions are Islanders Samantha (Sam) Sweet and Melanie Matthews. Both women played with the Western Wind in the provincial midget AA female hockey league this past season and for Team PEI at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax. Sam Sweet started her love of hockey after her very first ice session at Dave Cameron's...

The 91̽»¨ Wind Symphony has just released its 13th annual compact disc, Freebirds, a compilation of music performed during this past academic year. Overall, this CD is an eclectic mix of a variety of contemporary works for the modern wind band. The title track, Freebirds, is a virtuosic double concerto featuring Wesley Ferreira and Jana Starling, clarinet professors at Mount Allison and Arizona...