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ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men's Basketball Head Coach Tim Kendrick is pleased to announce local Charlottetown Rural High School hoops star Noah Giddings will be joining the Panther roster in September.

Giddings is a six-foot-four forward, starter, and key contributor to the Raiders in the last two consecutive PEISAA championships. He has also represented PEI at Nationals with the U-15 and U-17 programs, including the 2013 Canada Games team.

Coach Kendrick is pleased to add Giddings to the roster. 'Noah is a big, strong young man, and has a tremendous upside. He is another great character piece, and we know he will work hard to improve his game,' he said. 'I am really excited about the fact that he is another player coming to us with high level playing experience, and is a proven winner. I am sure that this young man will give us his best attitude and effort in the classroom and on the basketball court.'

Giddings is very excited to be joining his hometown team. 'I believe that playing for the Panthers will be a great fit for me, for a variety of reasons,' he said. 'I intend to work hard in the classroom and on the court, and prove that I can contribute and be a good fit for the team.'

'We welcome Noah to the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ,' said ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation Director Bill Schurman. 'We look forward to Noah's contribution to the Panthers both on-and-off the court.'

Giddings is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Program and will be majoring in Biology.

Go Panthers Go!

For information:
Ron Annear
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Women's Rugby Head Coach Shannon Atkins is pleased to welcome Island native Alysha Corrigan to the Panther rugby program for the 2014-15 season.

'Alysha was the top scorer in the PEI high school league this spring, and I am very excited to add her speed and agility to the Panthers,' said Atkins. 'It will be nice for her to play with her sister Sidney again, too.'

The Charlottetown Rural graduate who played fullback for the Raiders in the PEISAA is looking forward to joining the Panthers. 'I chose ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ for a few reasons-to be close to home, because I enjoy rugby, and also because I look forward to rejoining my sister on the same team,' said Corrigan. 'I'm also on the Team PEI ringette team, and this allows me to be a dual athlete and better prepare and train for the upcoming Canada Games this winter. Sidney also mentioned how fun the team is, and how it is a great way to meet new people, so I am really looking forward to the experience,' she added.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation Director Bill Schurman welcomes Corrigan to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. 'We are pleased to welcome Alysha to the Panther Family of student-athletes. We look forward to her contribution in the classroom, community, and in competition,' he said.

Corrigan has enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

For information:
Ron Annear
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

With the adoption of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Strategic Plan 2013-2018 earlier this year, the University is poised to become a leader in offering experiential learning opportunities. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ has looked at a variety of ways to best support students in seizing these opportunities and has decided to group several existing functions under a centralized office.

Vice-President Academic Christian Lacroix is excited to announce that the Centre for Life-Long Learning is expanding to take on these additional functions, and effective immediately, will be known as the Office of Skills Development and Learning.

In addition to maintaining offerings for adult learners, professional development programs, the Explore program, and e-learning services, the new Office of Skills Development and Learning will incorporate Career Services, previously housed at Student Affairs, and centralize the administration of Co-operative Education programs (currently offered in the School of Business and Faculty of Science).

The Office expects to announce several further initiatives this fall.

For more information, contact the Director Pat MacAulay, Office of Skills Development and Learning at phmacaulay@upei.ca.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Women's Rugby Coach Shannon Atkins is very pleased to announce that Lauren Sheidow is joining the Panthers for 2014-15.

'Lauren is a powerful player that will add strength to the scrum,' commented Coach Atkins. 'It is really important for ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ to have the top Island players, like Lauren, playing for us to maintain the competition level necessary for success.'

The seventeen-year-old daughter of Jeff and Marcia is from Summerside and recently graduated from Three Oaks Senior High School where she was awarded 'The Heather Moyse Award for Outstanding Achievement in Athletics and Community Involvement,' sponsored by the City of Summerside.

'I am thrilled to be attending ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ this fall,' commented Sheidow. 'Along with rugby, I made my choice to attend ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ based on the school's great reputation and its quality Faculty of Science program; along with the wonderful educational and sports facilities and the Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship program.'

Sheidow added, 'I have a genuine love for the sport of rugby including, including the physicality, the competiveness, the strategy involved, the necessary team work required and the long lasting friendships that are formed as a result of being involved in the sport.'

Sheidow was a member of the TOSH school rugby program for three years, was selected a league All-Star this spring and helped the Axewomen win the provincial high school championship. Sheidow was named Co-MVP for TOSH. In 2013/2014, Sheidow was a member of the provincial Under-18 rugby team.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation Director Bill Schurman welcomes Sheidow to the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ family. 'I have seen Lauren compete for the green and gold, it will be a pleasure to see her in the green and white! We are pleased to welcome Lauren to the Panther family of student-athletes. We look forward to Lauren's contribution in the classroom, community, and in competition!'

Sheidow has enrolled in the Faculty of Science with interest in studying Kinesiology.

Go Panthers Go!

About ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation
• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Canada Games Place
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men's Hockey Head Coach Forbes MacPherson is pleased to announce the addition of the Peterborough Petes' Nelson Armstrong, one of the top-scoring defensemen from the Ontario Hockey League, to the Panthers.

Born in Peterborough, Armstrong put together his best season in 2013-14 with 9 goals and 36 assists for 45 points. Armstrong added four assists in the playoffs for the Petes. Along with his strong offensive game, Armstrong is known for being very strong in his own end and prides himself on being a well-rounded player every night.

'I just try to compete every shift and do whatever I can to help the team win,' said Armstrong who is 6'1, 205 lbs. 'I take great pride in the offensive part of my game for sure but you have to be responsible in your own end first. I just want to be a solid, all-around player.'

MacPherson, entering his sixth season behind the bench, says he was working all spring to recruit Armstrong, a player he says was born to wear the Panthers' green and white.

'Nelson brings so much to the table with his offense and with his desire to compete every night,' said MacPherson. 'It became apparent to me early on that he was just meant to be a Panther because of the way he goes about his business, and how he carries himself on and off the ice. Nelson Armstrong is going to be a great addition to our program.'

Armstrong played two major junior seasons with his hometown Petes, after starting his career with St. Lawrence University in the NCAA. He says he has remained committed to pursuing his education and determined the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ was a perfect fit for the next step in his journey. He also played a season in Peterborough with ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ forward Nick Czinder.

'The team is very good. The league is the top league in the country and I feel I will continue to develop as a hockey player while I work on my education,' said Armstrong, who made his first visit to the campus in June. 'I was looking to move away from home and just felt the east coast was a perfect spot. I am looking forward to getting started in September.'

The Panthers look to continue their improved play in the competitive AUS conference this season. The team was ranked consistently in the top 10 of the CIS last year, reaching as high as #4. The addition of Armstrong, goalie Connor Wilkinson, as well as Islanders Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews has MacPherson looking forward to the start of the season.

'Nelson is a great addition to the men's hockey program, and I'm pleased to welcome him to the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ,' said ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation Director Bill Schurman. 'We are looking forward to the contributions he will make as a student-athlete to our university and our province.'

Armstrong will be enrolling in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

For more information or to purchase season tickets visit Panther Central (Sports Centre), phone 566-0368, e-mail panthercentral@upei.ca or visit .

About ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation

• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
  
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Canada Games Place
  
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
  
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Office of International Relations, in conjunction with Assistant Professor Melissa MacEachern, is seeking feedback from international students who have either applied, registered, or are currently enrolled at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

The survey only takes minutes to complete and will establish and confirm the contributing factors as to why students from around the world select ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ as their post-secondary education destination. Students who fill out the survey are eligible for a $100 cash prize.

If you are an international student, to compete the survey.

The Old Belle River Church and ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ will present an encore performance of A Solitary Clarinettist on Friday, July 25 at 8:00 pm. Performed by ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ clarinet professor Karem J. Simon, this performance is unique in that it will feature a diverse selection of music performed by one clarinettist only; no other collaborative musicians will be involved. This recital is an extraordinary experience as it blends the Old Belle River Church's remarkable acoustics with the comfort, ambiance, and intimacy so desired in the presentation of chamber music. In addition, the hospitality of owner Wendy Jones, a substantial visual artist herself, makes for a unique evening of entertainment.

Dr. Simon's recitals often feature music that uses the clarinet in unique ways. It stems from his philosophy that 'if you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.' Accordingly, among the featured works is Half Moon at Checkerboard Mesa by Phillip Kent Bimstein. This work is a fantasy for clarinet, frogs, crickets, and coyotes. Fascinated with the sounds of nature, Bimstein sought to find means to integrate them with a live musician. He visited a canyon in Zion National Park in southern Utah where he digitally recorded the sounds of singing frogs, howling coyotes, crickets, rocks, thunder, and rushing water. The sounds were shaped and manipulated with the use of his computer and a synthesizer keyboard. Eventually, he produced a recorded track with the arrangement of sounds and composed a part for a musician to play live. It will be a fascinating aural experience for the audience.

The performance will begin with music from the Baroque era. While the clarinet had not yet been invented, Dr. Simon will perform a transcription of the two bourées from Bach's Cello Suite No. 3. Hungarian composer Béla Kovàcs will be featured as three of his Hommages, 'Bach,' 'Debussy,' and 'Richard Strauss' will be performed. Stravinsky's Three Pieces and a number of character pieces will be included.

The second half of the recital will begin with Gryphon, by American composer Theresa Martin. Exploring unusual colors through micro-tones, fluttertonguing, and growls, it captures the character and activity of this mythological beast. Another contemporary work, Dissonant Grooves, will conclude the program. Written by Minnesota guitarist Jeff Lambert, Grooves utilizes jazz rhythms, flutter tonguing, and multiphonics to create a relentlessly funky number.

Those who have attended recitals by Dr. Simon know that there is considerable audience engagement in his presentation. This may be the perfect opportunity for those unfamiliar with the classical music realm to experience the genre. Admission is by donation-$15 recommended. Guests are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks to add to their enjoyment.

For information:
Dr. Karem Simon, Professor, Department of Music, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ
(902) 566-0702 (work), (902) 892-5993 (home), ksimon@upei.ca

How will coastal erosion affect your community? ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Climate Research Lab is touring Prince Edward Island Communities this month to demonstrate its Coastal Impacts Visualization Environment tool, better known as CLIVE. Dr. Adam Fenech will lead discussions about coastal erosion and sea-level rise, and the risk to homes, cottages, roads, and communities.

CLIVE allows users to manipulate a 3-D map of Prince Edward Island with a video game controller. It simulates erosion and sea-level rise over the next 90 years, and shows their impact on Prince Edward Island infrastructure.

Attendees will be encouraged to share ideas about how we might best adapt to these conditions, and through CLIVE, view local areas that may be affected.

The schedule includes:

• North Rustico-Lion's Club, Tuesday, July 22
• Charlottetown-Beaconsfield Carriage House, Wednesday, July 23
• Summerside-Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club, Thursday, July 24
• Alberton-Community Centre, Wednesday, July 30

Each session begins at 7:00 pm and will run for approximately one hour. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.

The events are sponsored by the PEI Department of Environment, Labour, and Justice, and by the Climate Research Lab at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. For more information, visit .

For information:
Dave Atkinson
Research Communications Officer, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ
(902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca

The Concussion Injury Research and Evaluation Clinic at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ is looking for participants between the ages of 9 and 25 who are physically active and/or involved in organized sport to participate in research that investigates concussion and return-to-play. Study participants must be available for two (2) hour-long testing appointments spaced at least two weeks apart.

Visit for more information. Email concussion@upei.ca for inquiries or to schedule an appointment.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ, SDU, and PWC alumni will reunite this weekend through a variety of events during Summer Reunion Weekend 2014, July 24-27.

Summer reunion events include an Alumni, Faculty, and Staff All Years' Mixer on Friday, July 25, 3:00-5:00 pm in the Alumni Tent, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Quadrangle; the 30th Annual SDU Mass, 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall; the SDU All Years' Reception, 8:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre; the Annual PWC Luncheon on Sunday, July 27 at 1:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, and more! Guests are asked to RSVP to the PWC Luncheon by calling (902) 566-0687.

For more information, please contact Sarah MacInnis, Alumni Engagement Coordinator at (902) 566-0687 or smmacinnis@upei.ca

For a full schedule of events, please visit