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The Tourism Research Centre (TRC) at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ) recently released research on the role that beaches play in motivating people to travel to a destination, and specifically, to PEI.

'The results show that visitors are making good use of the Island's beaches,' said Dr. Sean Hennessey, Faculty Director of the TRC. 'Although our beaches are generally not the primary reason visitors are drawn to PEI, they are certainly a secondary draw and definitely add to the overall satisfaction of visitors.'

The survey was distributed to an online survey group and was completed by 4,175 people, 3,327 of whom had previously been to PEI. Of those, about 92 per cent had visited one of the Island's beaches on a past visit.

'Survey respondents who visited PEI's beaches went an average of 4.38 times during their most recent trip to PEI and spent an average of just under two hours per visit,' Hennessey added. 'It is important to note that the average trip for these beach-going visitors was about seven nights, so they visited beaches about every second day on average.'

Of the six beaches visited by more than 20 per cent of participants, the top four were located within the PEI National Park. The other two (Red Point/Basin Head and Cabot Beach) were provincial parks.

'The results presented in the report reinforce the importance of the PEI National Park to the province. Park visitors appreciate the opportunity to connect with nature on the park's world-class beaches and benefit from the services and facilities provided by Parks Canada, such as surf guards, beach facilities, and interpretative programs and activities,' said Frances Gertsch, Parks Canada.

The report provides valuable information for federal, provincial and municipal groups responsible for beaches, including one of the most interesting findings regarding the willingness to pay entry fees for beach access - while only 30 per cent of respondents were willing to pay for access with few-to-no amenities, more than half (55 per cent) were willing to pay an entry fee when more amenities are offered.

Results also show that visitors have specific ideas about the amenities that should be available at a beach location. These include washrooms, environmental sustainability practices, boardwalks for walking with a water view, accommodations on/near the beach, showers and canteens. 'This sort of information provides the industry with information that will be useful in setting policies and programs in place so as to continue to increase beach visitation in the future,' said Dr. Hennessey.

Overall, 58 per cent of respondents felt that PEI beaches were on par with what they expected and 39 per cent agreed that the beaches were better than they expected. PEI beach visitors were asked to rate various beach attributes such as landscape, cleanliness, comfort afforded by the beach, safety, texture of the sand, and access to the beach, on a scale from one (very poor) to seven (excellent). Overall, respondents rated their PEI beach experience as very good (6.16 out of 7).

Respondents were also asked a series of questions around their future behavioural intentions which were rated on a scale from one (strongly disagree) to seven (strongly agree). The statements people most strongly agreed with were 'I would recommend PEI beaches to friends or relatives' (6.3) and 'On a future visit to PEI, I would visit a beach' (6.3). Visitors appeared to enjoy their time at PEI's beaches as 'My visit to a beach in PEI was a good way to spend my time' received an overall score of 5.7.

Data for this report was collected on behalf of Tourism PEI using the TRC's online research panel from March 3 to March 29, 2010. To read the full report, please visit . For more information about this or other TRC research, please contact trc@upei.ca or call (902) 566-6096.

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ) signed an agreement September 9 to license medical research technologies to CNS CRO, a subsidiary of biotechnology company Neurodyn Inc. The agreement includes innovative technologies to be used in drug development and drug-testing for stroke, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.

'This is the product of research we've been conducting over the past ten years,' says Dr. Andrew Tasker, Professor of Neuropharmacology, and Director of the Atlantic Centre for Comparative Biomedical Research at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC). 'The lead researchers involved in developing these technologies come from three separate departments in three separate faculties across ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. I think it speaks to the strength and potential of neuroscience at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ, the value of interdisciplinary approaches to science, and the spirit of collaboration in the research community here.'

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ research team includes Dr. Tasker (Biomedical Sciences), Dr. Tracy Doucette (Biology), Dr. Catherine Ryan (Psychology), and Ms. Melissa Perry (Biomedical Sciences) as well as many post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students and research technicians.

'Just two weeks ago, we announced ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's first-ever licensing agreement with an outside body,' says Dr. Katherine Schultz, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Vice-President of Research & Development. 'Today, we celebrate our second. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ researchers are making a difference. This announcement rests on years of skilled investigation and consideration of real-world problems. We commend these innovators for the advances they have made and are very pleased to be working with our partners at CNS CRO and Neurodyn.'

The agreement licenses four pieces of medical technology developed at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ to CNS CRO, which will use it in pre-clinical testing of compounds that have shown promise as drugs for stroke, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.

Neurodyn CEO Ken Cawkell says, 'CNS-CRO is extremely pleased with the successful conclusion of these licensing negotiations, through which the company has gained access to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's world class animal models of CNS disease. Together with our existing models, the CNS-CRO suite of leading edge drug discovery tools clearly differentiates the CNS CRO offering from that of existing CRO service providers.'

Today's agreement was facilitated and negotiated by Three Oaks Innovations, Inc. - ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's independent spin-off company with the mandate of helping university-created technologies and innovations make their way into real-world business applications.

'We are excited to have been a part of initiating the process and coordinating the follow-through that led to this deal,' says Sophie Theriault, Director of Technology Transfer and Commercialization Coordination at Three Oaks Innovations. 'These are technologies that will make a real difference for people whose lives are affected by stroke, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. It's also gratifying to know CNS CRO will carry out this research on Prince Edward Island, and have a real impact on the province's economic development and sustainability.'

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Sport is excited to unveil the details for a new event during Homecoming 2010. The ‘Sport Legacy Celebration' will take place in McMillan Hall at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on September 23, 2010 at 6:30 pm.

The evening has been designed to combine some traditional events with new components, all to celebrate the legacies that Panther Sport creates.

First, RBC Olympian Rowan Barrett will speak. The basketball star played internationally for 17 years (12 years at the professional level) and won a gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth championships with Team Canada. Barrett led the Canadian national basketball team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

Barrett's keynote address will be followed by an acknowledgement of the 2009-10 Academic All Canadians. Again this year, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ has over 50 Academic All-Canadians from six different sports. These athletes have worked hard throughout the year to compete on a Canadian Inter-University CIS varsity sport team while at the same time achieving an over-80 per cent average as a full-time student.

In the past, athletic awards and scholarships were presented at a separate ceremony; now, those athletes will be recognized during this new celebration. It will also be the perfect opportunity to thank the many donors and families who support these awards.

To cap the evening, two new inductees will enter the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Sports Hall of Fame - soccer great, Glenn Millar and field hockey star, Tracey McGee. These athletes were outstanding in their respective sports, earning award after award, not only in the Atlantic University Sport conference, but in the CIS as well.

Tickets are on sale now for $25 each, and include admission to the reception-style event that also features a silent auction. For tickets or information, contact Lynn Boudreau at (902) 566-0991 or lboudreau@upei.ca.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR) will host seven high-profile and internationally-renowned venture capitalists during National Biotechnology Week.

'This event is made possible with the support of Innovation PEI, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the PEI BioAlliance,' said Dr. Juergen Krause, Director of the CHBMR. 'It is an important forum for researchers and Island Businesses to meet speakers who have been involved in the commercialization of high profile research, and who led a significant number of companies to success.'

The forum will be held on the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ campus on Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24 and includes an opening address from Premier Robert Ghiz; a keynote speech by Janice Bourque, managing director of life sciences for Hercules Technology Growth Capital; a networking luncheon; and a panel discussion. There is no cost for registration.

'This event will assist lsland businesses and researchers to advance their knowledge, establish out-of-province contacts and explore future collaborations,' said Minister Allan Campbell, Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning.

Also participating in the event are venture capitalists Dr. Peter Farina, Dr. Allan Johnston, Dr. Jens Eckstein, Dr. Christian Cortis, Dr. Luc Marengere, and Thomas Hayes.

'Our Government's vision is to attract highly qualified and resourceful personnel who have experience in sourcing capital, which our Island companies need to grow and prosper,' added Minister Campbell. 'We are fortunate to have individuals of this calibre visiting our Province, and I hope our local businesses take advantage of this tremendous opportunity.'

The CHBMR is an academic research group that specializes in supporting the Canadian health system and biotechnology & biopharmaceutical sectors through four pillars: research, knowledge translation, graduate training and data use, and is responsible for hosting and organizing the forum.

For more information or to register, .

About the speakers

Keynote speaker Janice Bourque, is Managing Director of Life Sciences for Hercules Technology Growth Capital, was senior vice president and group head-life sciences for Comerica Bank for four years and is the past-president/CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC). At Hercules, she provides venture debt and equity to venture capital- and private equity-backed technology and life science companies at all stages of development. Prior to leading the MBC, Ms. Bourque held several other senior managerial positions, including CFO/controller of Cambridge Medical Technology Corporation, senior public accountant for Coopers & Lybrand Emerging and Middle Market Group, and project manager of NASA Space Science grants.

Dr. Peter Farina is the Executive-in-Residence with Canaan Partners, a global venture capital firm. Dr. Farina is passionate about research and development in the fields of chemistry and biology. Prior to joining Canaaan in 2008, Peter served as senior vice president of development at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. where he was responsible for the North American development of drugs in the therapeutic areas of immunology/inflammation, virology, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Allan Johnston is the co-founder and Managing Director of Synergy Ventures II LP, Synergy Partners International and Nikko Synergy Ventures LLC. Prior to joining synergy in 1996, Dr. Johnston was principal at Berkeley International Capital Corporation in charge of private equity investments in medical technology companies. Dr. Johnston has a PhD in bioinorganic chemistry from the University of Guelph and serves on the board of several private companies and maintains his status as outside director of Three Oaks Innovations (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ).

Dr. Jens Eckstein joined TVM Capital in 2004 as a general partner in the firm's life sciences practice where he focuses on early-stage investments. Prior to his involvement in TVM, Dr. Eckstein was director, lead discovery and research IT with Enanta Pharmaceuticals. He directed the company's lead discovery and knowledge management programs for novel therapeutics in hepatitis, asthma, psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders. Dr. Eckstein earned his doctorate, summa cum laude, in biological chemistry at the University of Konstanz and Harvard. He was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California and has authored more than twenty publications.

Dr. Christian Cortis joined Advanced Technology Ventures in 2006 and focused on healthcare investments in biotechnology, life science and diagnostics. Prior to joining ATV, Christian was the senior director of Business Development for Gemin X Biotechnologies where he was responsible for partnerships, licensing, mergers and acquisitions. Dr. Cortis holds a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from Columbia University and held a post-doctoral fellowship with Columbia in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics.

Dr. Luc Marengere joined VenGrowth in 2001. He leads the team with his comprehensive knowledge of many therapeutic areas. As well, he has extensive experience in research and product development, partnerships, and financing - all within the biotechnology industry. With 18 years of experience in the life sciences industry, he has been involved with positioning a broad range of companies towards financial exits. Luc holds a PhD in Medical Biophysics and Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa, and MSc from Queens University.

Thomas J. Hayes is President and CEO of GrowthWorks Atlantic Ltd. Tom brings managerial and senior executive experience in the private, public and volunteer sectors of GrowthWorks. Prior to an affiliate of GrowthWorks Capital taking over the management of the GrowthWorks Canadian Fund and the GrowthWorks Opportunity Fund in 2002, he was vice president of investments for those funds. Tom has 39 years of business and management experience and is a past-chair of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC).

The (AAU) recently announced the winners of their 2010 regional awards for excellence in teaching and instructional leadership. Only three award-winners are chosen each year from the 18 universities represented by AAU, and ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Dr. Jane Magrath, is one of them.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ President Wade MacLauchlan said, 'We all join in extending congratulations to Jane, and through her example to the whole network of colleagues who practice and promote high standards in teaching and learning at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.'

The 18 member institutions of the AAU proposed nominees for the Teaching Awards program and the winners were selected by the AAU's Coordinating Committee on Faculty Development. The other two winners this year were Dr. Diana Austin from UNB and Dr. Brenda Robertson from Acadia.

An associate professor of English, Magrath's areas of expertise include 18th-Century and Women's Literature. She is also one of two co-founders of the , a unique interdisciplinary venture that began in 2006 and provides essential free veterinary care to isolated communities in Canada's North.

In 2004, she received the Hessian Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching, and she won the Janet Pottie Murray Award for Educational Leadership in 2006.

Magrath will receive the 2010 AAU Distinguished Teaching Award which recognizes outstanding teaching over a number of years at a gala dinner in Fredericton on September 28. She will also participate at the annual AAU Teaching Showcase, September 23, which is being hosted by ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

Dr. Shannon Murray, a colleague of Magrath in ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's English department, said, 'Jane is such a lively, innovative, and loved teacher, and we're so pleased that she'll be acknowledged for her accomplishments in the classroom. At the AAU showcase, she'll present her thoughts on good teaching at a plenary session, and later she'll address the region's university presidents.'

The AAU represents the 17 universities in Atlantic Canada and the University of West Indies and is an advocate for the important role Atlantic universities play in preparing future leaders of our communities, in path-breaking research and innovation, and in contributing to the economic prosperity and quality of life of the Atlantic region.

The International Development Office will be hosting an information session open to all students who are interested in participating in student exchange. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ has partnered with a wide variety of schools to serve the needs of our students and to facilitate the best possible international learning experience.

Date: Friday, September 24th

Time: 3-4pm

Place: KCI Rm 104

For more information, .

(September 21, 2010) -- ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ and the Government of Prince Edward Island announced the construction of a new building on campus that will house the School of Nursing, Department of Family and Nutritional Sciences and classroom and laboratory space.

Students, staff and faculty and nursing alumni gathered next to the building's future site with Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness; Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning; ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ President Wade MacLauchlan; and Dean of Nursing Kim Critchley to celebrate the official kick-off to construction. Site preparation began in late August.

'The construction of a new facility for ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's School of Nursing and Family and Nutritional Science programs is a significant milestone for ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ and the broader Island community,' said ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ President Wade MacLauchlan. 'This will be an important platform to address our future health care needs and opportunities.'

The Government of Prince Edward Island is funding two-thirds of the project, $7.2 million, while ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ will raise one-third, or $3.6 million, for a total construction cost of $10.8 million.

Minister Campbell said, 'This University has been going through a long period of growth and development as an institution of learning and research. We're happy to support this new facility and I am confident these new facilities will only improve what has become an excellent facility for the education of Islanders and students from around the world.'

'This new facility will be a tremendous asset for nursing education on Prince Edward Island and for nursing as a profession,' added Minister Bertram. 'The training, skills and commitment of nurses are essential to ensuring the highest quality of care throughout our one Island health system.'

Also during the announcement, Dean Critchley acknowledged the many current students and nursing alumni from ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ and the former hospital schools in attendance, 'I am thrilled to see both former, current, and future members of the nursing community with us today. The new building will provide excellent learning resources for students, teaching facilities for faculty, and research opportunities that will result in benefits to our entire community.'

The facility is expected to be completed in fall 2011. To watch the construction progress, view the .

About the School of Nursing building:

• The building will be approximately 39,000 square feet over three levels.
• BGHJ Architects were awarded the project along with the design team of MacKay Lyons Sweetapple Architects Limited.
• Brighton Construction is the general contractor.
• The facility includes classrooms, offices and laboratory space for nursing programs as well as for the Family and Nutritional Sciences program.
• The facility is expected to be completed in fall 2011.

· The building is scheduled to be complete by early fall, 2011.

Defenceman Mathew Maione, the newest recruit for the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men's Hockey team, will provide some offensive upside from the blue line.

'Matt is an extremely focused, determined, and disciplined individual. He competes very hard, and will add some offensive punch to our attack,' says ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ head coach Forbie MacPherson. 'He came to us late in the recruiting season. Through discussions with Matt's agent, we identified that he had interest in starting his college career as a 20-year-old.'

The 5'10', 198-lb defenceman played his minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. He was eventually drafted by the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Mississauga Ice Dogs, playing with the team for two seasons after they moved to Niagara, where he played with current Panther Mike MacIsaac. He played last year with the Guelph Storm, also in the OHL. Maione is the youngest player on the Panther roster, turning 20 years old on November 21.

'ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ feels right because I can work on my academics and play hockey. I know there are a couple of defencemen (Aaron Dawson and James Cooley) not returning and hopefully, I can work hard and earn a spot,' Maione said.

Maione decided to forego his final year of junior eligibility to play at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. 'I opted out of my last year of junior eligibility. Education is important in my family and I chose to go the education route before playing as an overage in the ‘O',' he said.

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ campus feeling, the strength of the league and class size had an impact on his decision. 'I was a student at big schools like Brock and Guelph and I wanted to go to a smaller school-I liked ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ because of its small class sizes,' Maione said. 'Once I decided to go to school, I knew it was going to be to the AUS because I feel it is the best league in the country and the most competitive. I think ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ can surprise some teams. I can feel the passion about winning right away. I am competitive in everything I do so I came here because I want to be part of a winning program.'

Maione is the fourth recruit to commit to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ this year. Defenceman Matt Boyle, goaltender Marc Guggenberger, and forward Dana Fraser are the others while Cory Vitarelli and team captain Thomas Waugh are back for a fifth season. Vitarelli won the Mann Cup Lacrosse championship earlier this week with the Peterborough Lakers.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ begins exhibition play this weekend at a tournament at UNB. They play defending national champion SMU on Friday night and depending on the result, either UNB or Guelph on Saturday.

The following weekend, they play in Moncton on October 1 and host SMU at Summerside, October 2.

The Centre for Life-Long Learning at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ has partnered with Inverlie Consulting to bring international stress management and trauma expert, Dr. David Berceli to Charlottetown. Dr. Berceli will present a public workshop on Tension Release Exercise at Murphy's Community Centre, Tuesday, October 5 from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.

The workshop is ideally suited for health professionals including counselors, psychologists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, yoga teachers, emergency and military personnel, fitness and lifestyle coaches, trainers and sports enthusiasts, individuals who work in high stress environments or with clients in high stress environments and members of the general public who want to learn a self-help technique for reducing stress.

Tension Release Exercise (TRE) is a body-centered process that releases deep chronic tension created during stressful or traumatic events. TRE is easily learned, immediately effective, and self-empowering as it can be used by most people without the guidance of a practitioner. TRE has the potential to assist stress-saturated people to reduce their symptoms by teaching them a self-help relaxation tool.

These exercises also have a significant impact on reducing general stress, anxiety, tension, and pain (especially in the low back and pelvis). They are ideal for survivors of extreme trauma, and anyone with chronic stress and tension seeking greater well-being in their lives.

Dr. Berceli has 15 years of experience in the areas of trauma recovery, stress management and conflict resolution. He travels extensively in Europe and the United States, training professionals and offering workshops to the public. He also works with the US and Brazilian armed forces and world governments to assist in alleviating the stress impacts of war, world disasters, and everyday living.

For more information, email Joan McDonald with Inverlie Consulting. To register, or call 566-0336.

The first ‘Sport Legacy Celebration' took place Thursday at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ) to honour Panther Sport - past, present, and future.

The evening combined some traditional events with new components, all to celebrate the legacies that Panther Sport creates and inspire current student-athletes.

RBC Olympian Rowan Barrett was the keynote speaker. The basketball star played internationally for 17 years (12 years at the professional level) and won a gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth championships with Team Canada. Barrett led the Canadian national basketball team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. He now is a team leader and branch manager with RBC in Toronto.

Barrett challenged the audience to identify what inspires them as well as finding what holds them back. He said, 'The only thing that stops us from achieving greatness is that seed of doubt. If you believe in yourself and combine it with what inspires you, you will realize your dreams.' He shared stories about his teammate Steve Nash and cautioned the student-athletes not to expect immediate returns. 'People like Steve, yes, have achieved awards, but have had to be patient and make sacrifices in order to do so.'

Barrett's address was then followed by an acknowledgement of the 2009-10 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Academic All-Canadians. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ has 56 Academic All-Canadians from six different sports, representing more than 30 per cent of the student-athlete population. These athletes competed on a CIS varsity sport team while at the same time achieving an over-80 per cent average as a full-time student.

In the past, athletic awards and scholarships were presented at a separate ceremony; this year, these athletes were recognized during this new celebration. It was also the perfect opportunity to thank the many donors and families who support these awards and introduce two new awards - The Andrews Hockey School Scholarship and a mentor/mentee fellowship program supported by Mike and Jenny Moore.

Two new inductees were entered into the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Sports Hall of Fame - soccer great, Glen Miller and field hockey star, Tracy McGee. These athletes were outstanding in their respective sports, earning award after award, not only in the Atlantic University Sport conference, but in the CIS as well.

Director of Athletics Ron Annear gave closing remarks, 'ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ works hard to create an environment that allows students to be successful academically, athletically, and socially, providing memories and impacts that last a lifetime. Tonight has been an opportunity to honour these success stories.'

2009-10 CIS Academic All-Canadians at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ

Dual Sport Athletes
Sumara Profit, Rugby/Swimming; Tessa Roche, Soccer/Hockey.

Women's Basketball
Nadine Chomyc, Julia McKenna, Sara Moore, Victoria Walker.

Men's Basketball
Tim Butler, Nick Kaminsky.

Field Hockey
Hilary Buckley, Ellen Dixon, Kathryn Hay, Katherine Lezeu, Lacey MacLauchlan, Carolyn MacLeod, Bethany Nicholson, Erica McQuaid-Ross.

Men's Hockey
Jakub Bundil, Connor Cameron, Jared Gomes, Graham McNabb, Greg O'Brien, Jhase Sniderman, Thomas Styncl, Cory Vitarelli, Thomas Waugh.

Women's Hockey
Cathleen Loughlin, Jenelle MacKenzie, Genna Phelan, Bailey Toupin.

Rugby
Hannah Austin, Monique Bernard, Janelle Carmichael, Isabelle D'Amour, Megan Larkin, Hannah Szwarc, Jaleesa Villard.

Men's Soccer
John Chandler, Peter Connaughton, Andrew MacSwain, Nathan Snowie.

Women's Soccer
Andrea Archibald, Laura Gaudet, Rachel Graham, Carolyn McKenna, Mandy Lise McKenna, Hannah Roche, Sara Stewart, Kalie Symington.

Swimming
Maranda Brown-Grant, Stephanie Landry, Billy MacDonald, Marianne Parent, Kaylynne Parkes.

Curling
Brett Gallant, Christina Hennessey, Courtney Moore.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Donor-supported Athletic Award and Scholarship Recipients

The Kyle and Kody Men's Hockey Award - Thomas Stryncal
Presented to a student-athlete in the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men's Hockey program who displays leadership qualities and a positive attitude.

The Dennis Clough Men's Hockey Scholarship - Tyson Gimblett
Presented to a returning ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ men's varsity hockey player who has demonstrated tremendous character and leadership qualities through his dedicated effort and positive attitude in the classroom, in the community, and on the ice.

The Neil and Lila MacLeod Memorial Scholarship - Sumara Profit
Presented to a full-time ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ student in his/her second year who has demonstrated academic achievement and participates in a varsity athletic program.

The Urban McInnis Memorial Award - Mike Hardy and Emily MacEachern
Presented to an Island student on each of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ women's and men's basketball teams, entering third year, who has made significant academic progress.

The Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan Scholarship - Matt Boyle and Jordan Knox
Presented to two full-time students who are members of a ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ intercollegiate hockey team, in strong academic standing, with preference given to players from PEI.

The Gerry Gillis Memorial Scholarship - Sara Stewart
Presented to a returning Academic All-Canadian athlete participating in Panther sports who contributes superior athletic sportsmanship combined with high academic achievement.

The Grant Thornton 'Harry MacLauchlan' Scholarship - Chad Locke
Presented to a student on a ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ intercollegiate hockey team in good academic standing who has been voted by teammates and coaches as contributing most to team spirit through hard work and dedication.

The Michael and Jennifer (Johnston) Moore Mentor/Mentee Fellowship Program for ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Basketball - Nadine Chomyc and Aaron Robbins
Presented to two ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ varsity basketball athletes - a mentor who has displayed strong skills in balancing academics and athletics, and a mentee who wishes to benefit from working closely with the mentor to develop similar skills that will enhance his/her athletic and academic experience.

The Ron McInnis Men's Hockey Award - Thomas Waugh
Presented to a full-time ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ student who is a member of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ hockey team and currently lives in, or is originally from, Prince Edward Island.

The Keefe Family Hockey Scholarship - Graham McNabb
Presented to a returning Academic All-Canadian athlete on the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men's Hockey team. The recipient will contribute superior athletic sportsmanship combined with high academic achievement.

Carr Stevenson and MacKay Gift - Carly LaFave
Presented to a full-time student on the Panther Women's Basketball team who has demonstrated strong academic standing.

The Andrews Hockey School Scholarship - Kris MacDonald
Presented to a full-time ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ student who is a member of a ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ hockey team and has completed training in an Andrews Hockey Growth Program.

The Colin F. MacDonald Scholarship- Jessica Rosenbaum
Presented to a high school student entering ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ who will be a member of the Panther Women's Hockey Team, and preferably entering the School of Business.