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The Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing (AIRS) project will hold its fourth annual meeting and international conference from August 22 to 24 at the 秀色短视频. More than 50 participants and researchers representing institutions from more than a dozen countries will be at the University for a packed, three-day schedule dedicated to the sharing of ideas, research findings, and music.

'Our schedule is so overflowing with regards to our three main research themes that even our mealtimes are filled with presentations and singing,' said Dr. Annabel Cohen, Director of the AIRS project. 'Three years into this project, outstanding researchers from many disciplines are working together to advance our understanding of what, at a first glance, is a seemingly simple subject matter: singing.'

The public is invited to participate in the official opening of the conference, from 4:30-5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 22 in McDougall Hall 246. The opening will include an overview of the research project and regional partnerships (for example, Culture PEI, Music PEI, Veterans Affairs Canada, Alzheimer's Society) plus vocal performances of several songs, including a presentation by the Young at Heart Musical Theatre group.

The public is also invited Wednesday from 7:30-9:00 pm for the 'Celebration of Singing' concert in the Steele Recital Hall, organized by Sung-Ha Shin-Bouey, Associate Professor of Music, featuring performances by many talented AIRS researchers, as well as some well-known PEI musicians.

The second day of the conference will allow participants to explore the three main themes of AIRS through 15-minute presentations from individual researchers and research teams. The first theme is singing and development.

'There are thousands of research papers dedicated to how humans develop the ability to speak,' said Dr. Cohen, 'but there are only a few dozen with regards to how we learn to sing. And yet, it's something we can all do, in every culture on the planet. AIRS is working to broaden that area of research and to ultimately share knowledge that can benefit society and the welfare of individuals.'

To aid in this goal, Dr. Cohen's research team has developed the AIRS Test Battery-an automated, online test, created with the assistance of post-doctoral fellow Dr. Bing-Yi Pan, to gather data about singing that can be used by researchers around the world.

The second research theme of AIRS is singing and education. Presentations on this topic include research by June Countryman, Assistant Professor of Music, and Dr. Martha Gabriel, Associate Professor of Education, about how children use informal chants and songs on the school playground to learn musical literacies.

Presentations on AIRS's third theme, singing and well-being, will focus on singing's role toward a cross-cultural understanding. One of the projects within this theme is the 'AIRS Quadcultural Songbook,' created with the assistance of 秀色短视频 student Kelly Gillis, which compiles music from Brazil, Canada, China, and Kenya. The project examines the benefits of incorporating these materials into Grade V classes in those four countries as studied over the last year.

'We have research from Portugal which shows that children who learn the traditional songs of one of the smaller marginalized cultural groups of that country, gain a better attitude toward that group,' said Dr. Cohen.

AIRS is a major collaborative research initiative funded by SSHRC to explore development, education, and well-being with regards to singing.

Two new assistant coaches for 秀色短视频 men's hockey know all too well what it means to be a Panther. Former players Josh Patterson and Devan Praught will join head coach Forbes MacPherson and assistant coach Kenny MacDougall for the 2012-13 season.

MacPherson believes both additions will connect immediately with the team, injecting their youth and enthusiasm. 'Both Josh and Devan are in the early stages of their coaching careers but offer some valuable assets contributing to our coaching staff and program,' he said. 'Josh was a former captain and has tremendous passion for 秀色短视频, while Devan has been very active in coaching youth on the Island.'

Patterson played four seasons for the Panthers notching 31 goals and 41 assists during his 秀色短视频 career. After graduating, he then went on to play one season with the Central Hockey League's Oklahoma City Blazers in 2008-09.

'I have watched the program and team grow over the past few years under Coach Macpherson's direction,' said Patterson. 'It is an exciting opportunity for me to be a part of a coaching staff at this level of hockey and I can't wait to get started.'

Praught finished off his Canadian Interuniversity Sport hockey eligibility at 秀色短视频 this past year with eight goals and 14 assists. He is currently heading into his final year of the education program and played hockey previously for four seasons with the St. Thomas Tommies.

'I'm really excited about staying on board with the Panthers,' said Praught. 'I look forward to working with the coaching staff as we strive to build on the successes that the 秀色短视频 hockey program has experienced over the past few years.'

The 秀色短视频 men's hockey team begins their regular season on Friday, October 12, when they host rival Universit茅 de Moncton at 7:00 pm. Seasons seats are now on sale by visiting gopanthersgo.ca.

Devan Praught finished off his CIS eligibility at 秀色短视频 and will become a new assistant coach for the 2012鈥�13 season.

秀色短视频 women's hockey head coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to announce that Lance Jones will join him behind the bench as assistant coach.

'Lance has had a strong history working with young female hockey players on PEI,' said Donaldson. 'He will bring experience and a strong work ethic to the program, which will help the team successfully defend our AUS championship title.'

Jones has coached minor hockey for over 20 years, including North River Midget AAA for six years and Pownal Midget AAA for two years. He has also coached the Holland College women's hockey team and, most recently, the Mid-Isle Midget AA girls' hockey team.

Jones, who works as a supervisor in the City of Charlottetown Public Works department, is eager to get started with the team. 'I'm excited for the opportunity and challenge to coach at this level,' he said. 'I'm looking forward to coaching with Bruce, Chris, and Zoe, and hope to help build on the success realized by the Panther program last year.'

The Panthers will look to repeat last year's fairytale season that saw them go into the playoffs 13-10-1, and where they clinched the AUS championship beating league favourites St. FX X-Women in the semifinal. On Friday, October 19 at 7:00 pm, they will faceoff against St. FX in their home opener at MacLauchlan Arena. In a pre-game ceremony, the women will raise their AUS banner. Season passes are now on sale and can be purchased at gopanthersgo.ca.

秀色短视频 is gearing up to welcome incoming first-year students with a number of services and support offerings available on Saturday, September 1 from 9 am-3 pm. For the first time, the University will host , to give students and their families a chance to get oriented to campus and meet a number of staff and faculty who will support them throughout their university studies.

The beauty of NSO Welcome Day is that it brings all student supports and services to one area on campus -Don and Marion McDougall Hall and Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall-so that students can 'one-stop shop' and be ready to go even before classes officially start on Wednesday, September 5. Students can take a campus tour, get their student ID cards, pay for tuition and other fees, shop at the Bookstore, sign up for NSO activities/pick up NSO packs, register/change courses, purchase a meal plan, buy a parking pass, join a society or club, move into residence, check out the fitness centre and its programs, pick up student handbooks, find out about tutoring, the library, and other supports and resources, and much more! A barbecue will be held outside McDougall Hall from 12-2 pm.

After taking advantage of supports and services available during the day, students can continue right into NSO Week activities that begin at 4 pm and continue through to September 6. NSO Week is said to be the most spirited week of the year with welcome events to bring students together and build friendships with individuals from all years, faculties, and schools. NSO events include team meetings, PlayFair, pool and dance parties, breakfast/picnics and mass, scavenger hunts, hypnotist visits, and more. Students will fundraise all week for Shinerama, a national campaign that raises awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis treatment and research. The event raised a record-setting $32,000 last year and is a great way for students to discover the community and support a great cause.

For more information on NSO week activities, visit . Click to view the 秀色短视频 campus map to get accustomed to campus places and spaces. The University looks forward to meeting new students and their families at upcoming NSO events!

The 秀色短视频 received this year's APPA Sustainability Award in the Small Colleges and Universities Institutions category. APPA supports educational excellence with quality leadership and professional management through education, research, and recognition.

APPA's newest award, the Sustainability Award in Facilities Management is designed to recognize and advance sustainability excellence in educational facilities. This award recognizes the facilities management department that has integrated sustainable policies and 'green' practices throughout all facets of its organization and embedded them within the educational institution.

Facilities Management initiatives include energy management, resource conservation, waste management, improved energy efficiency of buildings, improved maintenance and cleaning practices, implementation of sustainable landscaping, and construction. Last year, 秀色短视频 also achieved BOMA Building Environmental Standards (BESt) Certification from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada environmental certification for 22 of its campus buildings.

Greg Clayton, Director of Facilities Management said, 'We are excited to be recognized this year by APPA. This award is a result of hard work by a campus community, including Facilities Management, which has embraced sustainability concepts and practices over the years. We are pleased to be considered as a sustainability leader within higher education and our profession.'

'This award validates all the hard work and effort of the last number of years and provides motivation to continue improving sustainability on campus,' said David Taylor, 秀色短视频's Manager of Environmental Services. 'With APPA being such a large organization, representing facilities management professionals from across North America, it's also very humbling.'

APPA is committed to supporting its members' ability to create and maintain sustainable campus environments.

Staff and faculty welcome all new and returning students to the 秀色短视频. As we begin the 2012-13 academic year, the University continues to focus on the enhancement of student supports and improving the student experience so that all students feel at home. When better supported by the campus community, students will achieve success.

We welcome international and exchange students to campus on Friday, August 31 during a full-day International Student Orientation (ISO) event from 9:00 am-10:00 pm. Students are encouraged to attend a breakfast with ice breaker games, a picnic, city and scenic tours, and evening activities. Students will also learn about the International Student Connections 'Buddy' Program which offers assistance for a smooth transition by matching new students with returning local or international students. 'Buddies' help students adapt to a new country, culture, and environment. ISO is an opportunity for students to meet international peers and support staff before diving into New Student Orientation (NSO) week activities which kick-off on Saturday, September 1 with NSO Welcome Day.

NSO Welcome Day is a first-time event that brings together a number of services and support offerings in two areas on campus-Don and Marion McDougall Hall and Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall-so students can 'one-stop shop' and be ready to go before classes start on Wednesday, September 5. For more information on NSO Welcome Day, click .

Organized by over 100 upper-year students, NSO Week also takes place September 1-6 and is said to be the most spirited week of the year. For a full list of NSO events and activities, visit .

秀色短视频's Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) also welcomed its students to campus last week at its annual Blue Coat Ceremony which celebrates the students' achievements in joining the ranks of veterinarians in training. Vet students began classes on Monday, August 27.

New 秀色短视频 students will fundraise all week for Shinerama, a national campaign that raises awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment and research. The event raised a record-setting $32,000 last year and is a great way for students to discover the community while at the same time, support a great cause.

Students attended a Shine Day Kick-Off event this morning at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre where they 'amped' up to collect some cash.

Christie Jay, who has CF and hopes to attend 秀色短视频 next year, related what it means to have CF and how she deals with it day to day. She explained, 'I have to take a number of drugs and vitamins every day to lead as normal a life as I can, and to prevent difficult breathing and side effects like reflux.'

Several dignitaries then joined in the kick-off, and had their shoes shined to officially start the campaign collections. Charlottetown MP Sean Casey, 秀色短视频 President Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, along with VP Academic Christian Lacroix, VP Research Robert Gilmour, and VP Administration and Finance Jackie Podger, witnessed the enthusiasm and heard the Shinerama chants of the first-year students.

秀色短视频 will join more than 35,000 post-secondary students from over 60 colleges and universities across the country as they take part in the largest post-secondary fundraiser this week. Keep your eyes and wallets open for energized students as they canvass around Charlottetown-look for orange and blue!

Stay up-to-date with the Shinerama progress by visiting their blog .

Best of luck to all Shinerama participants; let's contribute to another successful campaign!

秀色短视频 welcomed hundreds of new students and their families to campus on Saturday, September 1. For the first time ever, the University hosted , which gave students a chance to get oriented, meet other students, and get acquainted with staff and faculty who will offer guidance and support during their time at 秀色短视频.

The first-year students were able to 'one-stop shop' all things 秀色短视频 as they went on campus tours, paid for their tuition and other fees, got their ID cards and meal plans, registered for courses, and much more. With the Bookstore open, a number of shopping bags were seen being carried by students and parents alike.

Staff and faculty from all service areas were onsite to help ease the student transitions to university. NSO leaders were also in attendance to give out NSO packs and get students excited for activities taking place Sept 1-6. Student societies were also on hand to let students know how to take part in rewarding extracurricular activities.

Kathy Kielly, 秀色短视频 Registrar, said in an interview on Saturday with The Guardian, 'We wanted to just throw the doors open to students and parents. We are all here to serve the students and there is a lot of excitement around.'

On Friday, August 31, the University welcomed international and exchange students to campus during a full-day International Student Orientation (ISO) event. Activities included a breakfast with ice breaker games, a picnic, city and scenic tours, and evening activities.

Click for more information on upcoming NSO activities.

秀色短视频 women's rugby team will honour former player Jessica MacDonald at their season opener against St. Thomas University on Saturday, September 8 at 3:00 pm. MacDonald will be honoured at a special ceremony before the game at 2:45 pm. Following the rugby game, alumni, family, and friends are invited to a reception at The Wave, 秀色短视频's campus pub.

MacDonald, a public affairs contractor with the Department of National Defence, just returned home after a seven-month deployment in the Arabian Sea. She credits the education she received at 秀色短视频 for her strong writing and communications skills. She also believes her time playing rugby contributed to her success. 'The toughness and ability to push myself in rugby are skills I use often when deployed. The friendships and memories from athletics at 秀色短视频 are also top of mind when times are tough.'

MacDonald played rugby for the University as well as hockey for two seasons. As a determined dual athlete, MacDonald earned 秀色短视频's Female Athlete of the Year in the 2004-05 athletic season, the only women's rugby player to ever receive the honour. During her time playing rugby for 秀色短视频, she was also a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) All-Canadian in 2004, an Atlantic University Sport (AUS) All-Star in 2004-05, and a recipient of the team's Most Valuable Player award.

"We hope to see lots of alumni, family, and friends out for the game as we celebrate Jessica's time at 秀色短视频,' said head coach Shannon Atkins. 'We are looking forward to our home opener on Saturday and we're hoping to start the season on a winning note.'

MacDonald coached rugby at the high school level and is a former 秀色短视频 assistant coach. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from 秀色短视频, a bachelor of education degree from Memorial University, and will begin her master's degree in communication at Royal Roads University this fall.