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Third annual Reach for Dalhousie kicks off next Friday
Dalhousie University | November 10, 2006
Dalhousie will stage the third annual "Reach for Dalhousie" event Friday, November 17th. Reach for Dalhousie is a contest that owes its origins to the CBC's old Reach for the Top, but has developed in new directions with new teaching technology....[continue]
Mount Allison University announces 06-07 Bell Scholars
Mount Allison University | November 9, 2006
Mount Allison University is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Bell Scholarships, Bell Achievement Awards, and the Mary Emerancy Pickard Music Scholarship, which celebrate students who have demonstrated strong academic ability, leadership potential, commitment to volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, work experience, and good citizenship....[continue]
Cellist presents pro series recital
Brandon University | November 9, 2006
As in previous years, Brandon is one of the stops on the Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-gré) National Music Competition first place winner’s tour....[continue]
UPEI and City Celebrate Sports Partnership This Weekend
University of Prince Edward Island | October 25, 2006
UPEI and the City of Charlottetown are teaming up this weekend to present a jam-packed sports schedule at the university that will highlight some of the best student athletes in the province and offer an exciting opportunity for Islanders to show their support....[continue]
Math & Computer Science Students Take Top Atlantic Prizes
University of Prince Edward Island | October 18, 2006
UPEI Mathematics students brought home three of four top prizes from the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) 30th annual Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Conference hosted recently by Cape Breton University....[continue]
Blake-Kirkpatrick Undergraduate Scholarships Awarded
University of New Brunswick - Saint
John | October 18, 2006
As a result of a generous gift from alumnus Richard James Currie, the University of New Brunswick has awarded four prestigious Blake-Kirkpatrick Undergraduate Scholarships for study in the 2006-07 academic year....[continue]
Hon. Barbara A. Hagerman Initiates Ambassador Family Program
University of Prince Edward Island | October 16, 2006
This year UPEI is celebrating 50 years of international students. In 1956, four students from Hong Kong came to PEI to study. International students have been an integral part of UPEI’s campus life and the PEI community....[continue]
"Making A Difference," Oct. 13- CANCELLED
Mount Allison University | October 11, 2006
On Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m. Alex Fancy, director of drama at Mount Allison and 3M Teaching Fellow, and students Ian Mullan and Natalie Gerum will present a reading from "Making a Difference" in the University Club....[continue]
Gifted pianist prepares for Atlantic Young Artist Tour — Sept. 28 in Sackville
Mount Allison University | September 22, 2006
Twenty-two year old pianist Philip Roberts will be featured in a performance in Brunton Auditorium at the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music, Mount Allison University, on Thursday, September 28 at 8 p.m....[continue]
Job Well Done Elaine; SMU’s Health and Safety Coordinator retires after 35 years of service
St. Mary's University | August 25, 2006
When Elaine McCulloch walked through the doors of the Science...[continue]
SMU in the News
St. Mary's University | August 22, 2006
Dr. Kevin Vessey, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, spoke about outdoor plants on CBC National’s Quirks and Quarks radio program....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | August 21, 2006
Emeritus professor Mohammed Qadeer (Urban Planning) discusses the variances in the way that Muslims practice religion in the Globe and Mail....[continue]
Doreen Kays to Speak on "Lebanon: Why Now? What Now?" August 23
University of Prince Edward Island | August 15, 2006
The UPEI Distinguished Visitor Speaker Series continues Wednesday, August 23 with former foreign correspondent, Doreen Kays....[continue]
UPEI Courtyard Named McMillan Hall
University of Prince Edward Island | August 2, 2006
A special ceremony today at the University of Prince Edward Island honoured Charlottetown resident Eileen (McQuaid) McMillan and her late husband Dr. Joseph (Joe) A. McMillan. Friends and members of the well-known McMillan family joined UPEI staff and faculty, student representatives, and guests for the official naming of the courtyard area of the Student Centre...[continue]
Lobster Science Workshop to Address Ecosystem Health
University of Prince Edward Island | July 26, 2006
The AVC Lobster Science Centre located at the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI, will host the 3rd annual Lobster Science Workshop on July 26 and 27 at the Delta Prince Edward hotel, Charlottetown, PEI....[continue]
McInnis Family Creates Two New Entrance Scholarships
University of Prince Edward Island | July 12, 2006
The first recipients of two new entrance scholarships to the University of Prince Edward Island have been announced....[continue]
Central Newfoundland students benefit from new Memorial University scholarships
Memorial University of Newfoundland | July 11, 2006
Four new bursaries – valued at approximately $5,000 each – will give Memorial University students from central Newfoundland an opportunity to travel and study at the university’s Harlow Campus in England....[continue]
International L.M. Montgomery Conference to Explore Conflict
University of Prince Edward Island | June 16, 2006
Since the first symposium in 1994, the L.M. Montgomery Institute’s biennial conferences at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) have brought together scholars, researchers, students, and Montgomery enthusiasts to explore the world and the works of PEI’s most famous author....[continue]
And the wind cried Sobey
St. Mary's University | June 14, 2006
The province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is turning to Saint Mary's for help in developing a unique wind/hydrogen village....[continue]
A Century of Excellence Launch Celebrates Prince of Wales College, May 26
University of Prince Edward Island | May 24, 2006
Prince of Wales College’s third Principal, Samuel Robertson, might not approve, but the old Prince of Wales College gym will be alive with celebration as former PWCers gather on Friday, May 26, when the PWC Alumni Association officially launches its new book, A Century of Excellence: Prince of Wales College, 1860–1969....[continue]
A Century of Excellence Launch Celebrates Prince of Wales College, May 26
University of Prince Edward Island | May 24, 2006
Prince of Wales College’s third Principal, Samuel Robertson, might not approve, but the old Prince of Wales College gym will be alive with celebration as former PWCers gather on Friday, May 26, when the PWC Alumni Association officially launches its new book, A Century of Excellence: Prince of Wales College, 1860–1969....[continue]
OZMON (Morrison), Elizabeth
St. Mary's University | May 18, 2006
64, of Charlottetown, P.E.I., Halifax and Sackville, N.B., beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 14, 2006....[continue]
Congratulations to the Class of 2006
University of Prince Edward Island | May 13, 2006
The University of Prince Edward Island held its 37th Convocation exercises on Saturday, May 13 in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre....[continue]
Mount A psych students shine at APICS Conference
Mount Allison University | May 12, 2006
Ten psychology students from Mount Allison University attended the Annual Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) Undergraduate Psychology Conference held May 5-6 at Cape Breton University....[continue]
CBU to Celebrate Community and Environmental Health
University College of Cape Breton | April 21, 2006
Cape Breton University will celebrate community and environmental health issues locally and world-wide as Chancellor Annette Verschuren confers three honorary degrees at this year’s Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 13....[continue]
Celebrating UPEI Engineering Excellence, April 22
University of Prince Edward Island | April 20, 2006
This Saturday, April 22, UPEI will be hosting a public reception to showcase the success of its Engineering students....[continue]
BU School Of Music appoints new Voice Professor
Brandon University | April 19, 2006
Dr. Glen Carruthers, Dean of the School of Music at Brandon University, announced the appointment this week of baritone David Playfair to the full-time teaching faculty....[continue]
UPEI Human Resources Students Top in Maritimes and Number Five in Canada
University of Prince Edward Island | April 12, 2006
A team of students from the UPEI School of Business has carried off fifth place in EXCALIBUR, the Canadian University Tournament in Human Resources (HR)....[continue]
McMillan, Stanley, Union's top seniors
St. Francis Xavier University | April 10, 2006
Elizabeth McMillan and Ryan Stanley are StFX's female and male senior students of the year....[continue]
Lieutenant Governor's Award in Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine Awarded to Dr. Bob Curtis
University of Prince Edward Island | April 8, 2006
The 2nd Annual Lieutenant Governor's Award in Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine was presented during a gala dinner April 7 by Her Honour, The Honourable Myra A. Freeman, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia....[continue]
Five Honorary Degree Recipients Announced for 2006 Convocations
University of Prince Edward Island | March 22, 2006
The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce that it will confer five honorary degrees at two 2006 Convocations to take place on Saturday, May 13....[continue]
Business Professor Don MacCormac Receives Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
University of Prince Edward Island | March 7, 2006
UPEI Business Professor Donald MacCormac has been named the recipient for the 2005 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration by the PEI chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC )....[continue]
Memorial University information session a go
Memorial University of Newfoundland | February 13, 2006
Memorial University’s information session scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening at the Quality Inn on the Hill, Charlottetown, will be going ahead as scheduled....[continue]
Mount A proud of its Millennium Excellence Award/Canadian Merit Scholarship Winners
Mount Allison University | December 13, 2005
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation recently announced its 2005-06 award recipients and there were plenty of Allisonians on the list....[continue]
Men's Soccer takes CIS Bronze Medal
Trinity Western University | December 5, 2005
The TWU Spartans Men's Soccer team secured the University's fourth Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) medal with a victory over the University of Prince Edward Island....[continue]
Laurier presents authentic Hoffmann drama and music
Wilfrid Laurier University | November 14, 2005
Wilfrid Laurier University is offering local audiences a rare opportunity to experience the works of E.T.A. Hoffmann, the German writer and composer best known for creating The Nutcracker....[continue]
16th PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA TO GIVE 7th TEMPLETON LECTURE ON DEMOCRACY
University of Manitoba | November 10, 2005
His topic will be: "American Style Lobbying and Canadian Style Governing: Adding to the Democratic Deficit."...[continue]
Gold for TWU! Men's soccer number one in Canada West
Trinity Western University | November 9, 2005
The TWU Spartans men's soccer team has just secured a year's-worth of bragging rights....[continue]
Cinderella lives happily ever after in Ballet Jörgen Performance, Oct. 16
Mount Allison University | October 4, 2005
The Mount Allison Performing Arts Series welcomes everyone to Convocation Hall on Sunday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. for a magical performance of Cinderella presented by Ballet Jörgen Canada, a Toronto-based company recognized internationally for its choreographic originality and artistic excellence....[continue]
Memorial University to be new site of Student Connections program
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 28, 2005
Combining their skills in technology training, Industry Canada's Student Connections program and the Division of Lifelong Learning at Memorial University in St. John's have joined forces to introduce entrepreneurs to the power of the Internet and e-commerce....[continue]
