New coaching structure for 秀色短视频 soccer

An exciting new coaching structure for 秀色短视频 soccer is underway as the 2013-14 season draws closer. Award-winning 秀色短视频 soccer coach Lewis Page has been asked to lead both the men's and women's varsity soccer programs. 秀色短视频 is moving forward with Page's dual coaching role as a pilot project.

Page has been head coach of the 秀色短视频 men's soccer team since 2000, having won an AUS championship in 2002, and has taken teams to the CIS Nationals in 2002, 2005, and 2009. Page has been named AUS Coach of the Year on four occasions, as well as CIS Coach of the Year in 2002. He holds an 'A' license coaching certification from the Canadian Soccer Association. Page has served for eleven years as a national team coach, winning a silver medal at the 2002 U19 FIFA Women's World Cup, and a gold medal at the 2011 Pan Am Games.

In addition to his coaching duties, Page has been asked to develop the soccer programming for the new Panther Academy-'a high performance experience'-which will introduce programming and camps available for youth of all ages. The 2013 spring/summer offerings include youth spring training, active-start mini soccer, and summer soccer camps. Page will direct the groups while members of the 秀色短视频 men's and women's soccer teams will act as instructors.

'It's great timing to pilot the Panther head coaching model, and Lewis is the right coach for the opportunity,' said Bill Schurman, director of 秀色短视频 Athletics and Recreation. 'Lewis will be spending equal time with each program while helping to develop our Panther Academy as the soccer leader.'

'I'm excited about the opportunity to guide both programs on a full-time basis. We have great coaching staff to support both the men's and the women's teams and our goal is to do the 鈥榙ouble' and win national championships in both programs,' said Page. 'I'm equally as excited about building the soccer development programs in the Panther Academy and helping to develop the next generation of Panther soccer players.'

Page will have two lead assistant coaches on his soccer coaching staff-Bruce Norton on the men's side and Amy Connolly on the women's side.

Norton is a former football, soccer, and curling Panther. In 1990 and again from 1994-99, Norton was head coach of the men's soccer team and, in 1996, was named AUS Coach of the Year. In 1998, Norton led the men's team to an AUS championship, and returned to 秀色短视频 in 2003 to assist Page. In 2011, Norton was named co-AUS Coach of the Year alongside Page. Norton has also coached at both the high school and junior high levels for over 30 years.

Connolly is a former 秀色短视频 Panther soccer all-star-winning 秀色短视频 Rookie of the Year and numerous 秀色短视频 Most Valuable Player awards. She also received three AUS first team all star awards, and one CIS first team all star award. Connolly was also named 秀色短视频 Athlete of the Year in 2005-06 for her outstanding soccer career where she finished her final season strong receiving the AUS Female Soccer Most Valuable Player award and the CIS Female Soccer Most Valuable Player award. In addition to her experience as a varsity athlete, Connolly has coached for the past six years-from 2007-09 she acted as Colonel Gray high school's head coach, before moving on to Holland College where she became assistant coach for two years followed by head coach for two years.

For information:
Ron Annear
秀色短视频 Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991

秀色短视频 introduces Experience U

Want to know what university is really about? 秀色短视频 is launching Experience U (XPU)-a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for free, delivered on Facebook, and open to anyone-hopeful new students, supportive parents, high school teachers, or just interested observers who are eager to engage and connect with some of the key concepts that make the university experience unique. XPU provides a platform for students to chat with their peers and faculty members, get answers to their questions, meet great people, and make connections before classes even begin.

XPU is a free, five-week course, organized by current 秀色短视频 students and begins on Thursday, April 25. Students can enroll at any time between April 25-May 30. Topics include 'what's a student,' 'what's a syllabus,' 'what's research,' 'how do I succeed at university,' and 'what's a professor'?

'The internet gives us an amazing opportunity to work and learn together. We've been doing that with MOOCs here on campus in one form or another since the first one in 2008. This time we're hoping to get high school students involved,' said Dave Cormier, 秀色短视频's manager of web communications and innovations who is spearheading the XPU initiative. Cormier also coined the term MOOC in 2008.

This open course provides an overview of university, offers a context for the preparations and decisions students need to make, and provides a fun and engaging way to share questions about university. Each week, the course will introduce guest lectures, videos, live Q&A sessions, and some assignments.

As course participants, students will get a window into the 秀色短视频 university experience and get a handle on some of the 'ins and outs' of succeeding at the next level. The student organizers will put together discussions based on participant questions and answers to build a survival guide for starting university.

To sign up for the course, or to simply check it out, visit

秀色短视频 joins 鈥渆duroam鈥

The 秀色短视频's IT Systems and Services (ITSS) department announced this month that 秀色短视频 is now a member of the federated network access service, 'eduroam.'

eduroam, a worldwide educational and research institution initiative provides 'education roaming' or a simple way for students, faculty, and staff to get instant and secure access to the Internet while visiting other participating institutions. eduroam participants simply enter their own institution's login credentials to gain access to the eduroam service while visiting other campuses.

'We are very pleased to participate in eduroam which serves to break down barriers to wireless network access among participating institutions,' said Blair Vessey, director of 秀色短视频's ITSS department.

eduroam is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. The service is offered at more than 5,500 institutions in over 50 countries. At 秀色短视频, the eduroam service is provided throughout campus where wireless access is available.

For more information on eduroam, and for a complete list of participating institutions, visit

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秀色短视频 Panther Golf Classic presented by Stewart McKelvey

The 秀色短视频 Panther Golf Classic will have a new look beginning this summer after securing Stewart McKelvey, one of Atlantic Canada's leading law firms and the largest law firm on the Island, as a presenting sponsor for the next three years.

'The 秀色短视频 Panther Golf Classic is one of the premier golf tournaments held on the Island each summer and we are very pleased that Stewart McKelvey has agreed to be the presenting sponsor for the next three years,' said 秀色短视频 Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Schurman. 'This is a wonderful commitment to the 秀色短视频 Panthers by a valuable member of our corporate community.'

'Stewart McKelvey shares a long, rewarding relationship with 秀色短视频,' said Spencer Campbell, Stewart McKelvey Charlottetown's managing partner. 'Many of us are 秀色短视频 alumni, have worked and taught at 秀色短视频, and we are proud, long-standing supporters of the University. 秀色短视频 is an integral part of our community and we are excited to have an opportunity to partner in this important and unique event.'

The 秀色短视频 Panther Golf Classic presented by Stewart McKelvey takes place on Friday, July 26 at Green Gables Golf Course in Cavendish. Registration is $650 per team of four and the individual fee is $170 per person. Shotgun start at 8:15 am. The tournament is held annually on the last Friday in July, which is also the beginning of Reunion Weekend at 秀色短视频.

For more details on the 秀色短视频 Panther Golf Classic presented by Stewart McKelvey visit, gopanthersgo.ca or call Panther Central, (902) 566-0368.

For information:
Ron Annear
秀色短视频 Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991

Calling 秀色短视频 2007 Graduates!

秀色短视频 alumni who graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree are invited to participate in the National Baccalaureate Graduate Outcomes Survey, which is being conducted by Mosaic Research Solutions, on behalf of a consortium of over 30 Canadian universities including the 秀色短视频.

Emails were sent earlier this month to these graduates to invite them to participate. According to 秀色短视频's institutional research officer, Dr. Yuqin Gong, she's pleased with the responses received so far but hopes that more individuals will complete the online survey before it closes on May 10.

'We want to reassure those who have received the invitation that 秀色短视频 is conducting the survey and that we appreciate those who have already completed it as it's of huge benefit to the University,' said Gong.

The survey provides information about the student's experience at 秀色短视频, post-graduate involvement in the workforce and/or further education, as well as social and civic engagement. The information will help 秀色短视频 improve program quality, assessment, and accountability.

Responses will be held in strict confidence and will only be used in aggregated form for statistical purposes.

In appreciation for completing the questionnaire, graduates of 2007 will be automatically entered into a draw for a chance to win one of two Amazon.ca or 秀色短视频 Bookstore gift certificates valued at $250 each. This offer is exclusive to 秀色短视频 alumni only.

If 2007 graduates feel they haven't received the invitation or have questions related to 秀色短视频's involvement in this survey and how the University intends to use the results, they can contact Dr. Yuqin Gong, institutional research officer, ygong@upei.ca or 902-566-0361.

秀色短视频 and Holland College to cooperate in R&D and commercialization

The 秀色短视频 (秀色短视频) and Holland College announced a new agreement today to work together to administer resources in the areas of research and development, and commercialization. A memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by Dr. Audrey Penner, Holland College's Director of Applied Research, and Dr. Robert Gilmour, 秀色短视频's Vice-President Research, outlines the terms of the agreement.

'This is an important step in the growth of research at both institutions,' said Dr. Gilmour. 'The university and college have made giant leaps in the last decade in terms of R&D and commercialization of new technology. That growth requires resources for proper management and administration. It only makes sense that we work together.'

Under the terms of the agreement, Holland College and 秀色短视频 will cooperate in partnerships with industry, research, commercialization, submission of grant proposals, intellectual property development and protection, and the sharing of facilities. The institutions also agree to work together to review grant applications, negotiate contracts, and conduct compliance reviews for animal care, biosafety, and research ethics.

'Holland College has gained a national reputation for excellence in applied research,' said Dr. Penner. 'Together, two institutions can model outstanding research collaboration that supports industry and economic growth for this province.'

Both institutions have enjoyed tremendous growth in R&D since the turn of the millennium. Holland College has accumulated research activity totaling more than $10 million since 2002, while overall research activity at the college increased 16 per cent in 2012 alone. Annual research expenditures at 秀色短视频 have grown from approximately $2 million in 2000 to nearly $16 million in 2012.

For information:

Sara Underwood
Media and Communications Officer
Holland College
(902) 566-9695
sunderwood@hollandcollege.com

Dave Atkinson
Research Communications Officer
秀色短视频
(902) 620-5117
datkinson@upei.ca

秀色短视频鈥檚 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Open House鈥擬ay 4

The 秀色短视频 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre is inviting the Island community to an open house on Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. The day will be jam-packed with something for everyone. Bring the family and see what the Sports Centre has to offer.

The event will kick off at 9:00 am with a motivational presentation entitled 'Finding your Butkus' by Emmy award-winner Bob Mueller. The presentation is Mueller's life story and has won him the 2008 Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Feature from NFL Films. Mueller's NFL and NHL art has been featured in a number of shows including the Superbowl 42 Gala and for a combined 2011 NFL Hall of Fame Art Show in Ohio with then president of NFL Films, the late Steve Sabol.

Mueller, a former national and international martial arts teacher, has developed his story and art into a presentation designed to speak to high schools and to businesses. His motivational talks focus on what it's like to take your dreams and inner passions and bring them to life. He states that through desire and personal discipline, everyone has a talent to go from 'average to awesome.'

After Mueller's presentation, 秀色短视频 Athletics and Recreation will officially unveil Panther Academy-'a high performance experience' which introduces programming and camps available for youth of all ages.

'The goal of the department is to offer high performance experiences in sport, fitness, and education,' said 秀色短视频 Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Schurman. 'And we want to showcase and introduce the programs that deliver these experiences at our open house.'

There will be information and demonstrations from 秀色短视频 fitness instructors, camp leaders, varsity coaches, and many more. There will be half-hour fitness classes from 10:00-11:00 am, Panther Academy demos from 11:00 am-2:30 pm, and fitness classes again from 12:30-1:30 pm, as well as TRX, spin, squash, and fencing demonstrations available throughout the open house.

Two 秀色短视频 student nurses will be on hand to check your blood pressure and provide information on the benefits of fitness in your daily routine. For the kids, information on all the great camps that 秀色短视频 has to offer will be available, and Pride will be helping with face painting and giving out tattoos. There will be door prizes and draws throughout the day.

For more information on the open house and Panther Academy, visit ar.upei.ca or call Panther Central at (902) 566-0368.

Sports Centre new operating hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-9:00 pm, and Saturday- Sunday, 8:00 am-9:00 pm.

Open-house schedule of events
9:00 am-Motivational speaker, Bob Mueller
10:00-Strength'n' toning class with Lyndsey Paynter
10:30- Zumba with Lyndsey Paynter
11:00-Rugby demo by 秀色短视频 Panthers
12:30 pm-Yoga with Anna Lacroix
1:00- Bosu & core with Tracey Gairns-Brioux
Other activities throughout the day
Panther Academy registration for all programs; blood pressure clinics; fitness centre demos for TRX, spin, squash, and fencing; face painting; free coffee and cake.
For information:
Ron Annear
秀色短视频 Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

秀色短视频 women鈥檚 hockey team adds Trenton native to roster

秀色短视频 women's hockey Head Coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to welcome Trenton, Ontario native Amy Mountenay to the Panther program for the 2013-14 season.

'Amy's leadership will be a great addition to the program,' said Donaldson. 'And while she will be joining our program as a forward, her previous experience as a defenceman provides versatility and really adds to the depth of the overall program.'

Currently attending Trenton High School, Mountenay played this past year for the Kingston Ice Wolves of Ontario's Provincial Women's Hockey League. She was the team captain and played as a defenceman earning 12 points-four goals and eight assists in league play.

'We are pleased to welcome Amy to the 秀色短视频,' said 秀色短视频 Athletics and Recreation Director Bill Schurman. 'Amy is a great addition to our Panther family and we will do everything possible to ensure she enjoys her time with us and has a wonderful student-athlete experience.'

'Having the opportunity to go to school outside of Ontario and be a part of a new hockey team is truly amazing and exciting,' said Mountenay. 'Not many individuals have the opportunity to go to school and play hockey, and for that I am thankful-and lucky. I can hardly wait to go to 秀色短视频. I know it will be a great experience for me. As a future student and athlete, I look forward to being a part of something great.'

Mountenay is enrolled in the bachelor of business administration program at 秀色短视频.

For information:
Ron Annear
秀色短视频 Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Invitation to PEI Soccer Club Coaches

The 秀色短视频 Panther Academy soccer program is opening its training sessions to all PEI soccer club coaches looking for additional training and coaching techniques.

'This is a great way for coaches to absorb more information to bring back to their own teams,' said Panther Academy soccer leader Lewis Page. 'Coaching is about acquiring more and more knowledge to incorporate into technical training and tactical strategies, and new ways to present concepts and deliver practices.'

Clubs coaches can observe Panther Soccer Head Coach Lewis Page and members of both the men's and women's soccer teams put the players through seven weeks of spring training. Sessions will include 1vs1 attacking and defending, passing and receiving, crossing and finishing, as well as tactical principles of play taught in small-sided games. Club coaches can attend, take notes, and ask questions.

Sessions begin May 13

May 13-5:30-7:00 pm-Youth Spring Training (u14 boys and girls)
May 14-5:30-7:00 pm-Youth Spring Training (u12 boys and girls)
May 15-5:30-7:00 pm-Youth Spring Training (u16/18 boys and girls)
May 16-5:30-6:30 pm-Active Start Mini Soccer (u6/8 boys and girls)
May 17-5:30-6:30 pm-Active Start Mini Soccer (u10 girls and boys)
For more information, email pantheracademy@upei.ca or call Panther Central at 566-0368.
For information:
Ron Annear
秀色短视频 Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Spot a coyote on Prince Edward Island? Report it at upei.ca/coyote

Researchers at the 秀色短视频 have launched a new website to help track the population and activity of the Island's coyotes. The site, upei.ca/coyote, will provide valuable data about this non-native species which first arrived on the Island in the early 1980s. The project is called the Advanced Coyote Mapping Exercise, or ACME.
'It is important to know as much as possible about our coyote population before we can rationalize any approach to co-existing with these animals,' said Dr. Rob L枚fstedt, professor of Theriogenology in the Department of Health Management at 秀色短视频's Atlantic Veterinary College. 'Current estimates of the coyote population are based on pelt numbers, and their effects on farm animals, pets, and humans are based on anecdotal information. This site will help to substantiate this knowledge.'
Dr. L枚fstedt encourages Islanders with first-hand coyote experiences to visit upei.ca/coyote and record their findings. Visitors to the site will also be able to track the accumulated reports on a map of Prince Edward Island.
If a coyote is seen, sighting can be reported by entering the key words 'coyote,' 'acme,' and '秀色短视频' on any computer. This will bring up a site where they can report their observations. Those findings, and all the others reported on PEI will be available for them to see immediately.
For additional information, please contact Dr. L枚fstedt via e-mail at lofstedt@upei.ca.
For information:
Dave Atkinson
Research Communications, 秀色短视频
(902)620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca