The UPEI Music Department is pleased to present pianist Willem Blois on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 pm at the UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Last spring, Blois was chosen from five accomplished competitors at the Atlantic Young Artist Competition to perform as the 2014 Atlantic Young Artist. Blois will be performing works by Haydn, Prokofiev, Poulenc, Chopin, and Canadian composer François Morel.

Blois has been praised as a musician with tremendous commitment to his craft. Beginning studies in classical piano at a young age, he received a medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for his final practical exam and won the Piano Rosebowl at the Nova Scotia Provincial Music Festival. Recently, Blois represented Nova Scotia at the Federation of Canadian Music Festival's National Competition in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Blois studied music at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and in Montreal, Quebec. He also attended the Orford Arts Academy, performing in master classes led by Marc Durand and Maneli Pirzadeh. This past spring, Blois graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he studied solo and collaborative piano with Lynn Stodola.

The Atlantic Young Artist Competition and Tour are projects of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations and its provincial counterparts in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. The competition is open to pianists, singers, and instrumentalists who are currently studying with a registered music teacher.

General admission tickets are $15; $10 for students/seniors, and are available at the door, or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507 or by emailing music@upei.ca.

The UPEI Music Department Concert Series continues in a 'big' way at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Friday evening, October 10 at 7:30 pm with Big Band Jazz featuring UPEI alumni and friends. The 20-piece band will be comprised of well-known PEI musicians and several coming home to UPEI to participate in this concert. Under the direction of Roger Jabbour, the band will feature music graduates from the 1970s to 2014.

The program will feature jazz standards like Duke Ellington's Caravan, Nat Adderley's The Work Song and Li'l Darlin. Contemporary tunes arranged for Norwegian Wood, Come in from the Rain and Brazil will round out the program.

Many familiar musicians from the Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble and other local bands will be featured in the alumni band, including:

Saxophone: Rowan FitzGerald, Niki Sheick, Jon MacInnis, Peter Wynne, and Melissa MacRae
Trumpet: Dan St. Amand, Frank Nabuurs, Mark Parsons, and Laura MacLeod
Trombone: Jeff McGee, Bob Nicholson, Daniel MacDonald, and Steve Giddings
Rhythm section: Alan Dowling (drums), Dave Shephard (aux. percussion), Deryl Gallant / Isaac Williams (bass), Sean Ferris (piano), and Perry Williams (guitar)

General admission tickets are $15; $10 for students/seniors, and are available at the door or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507 or by emailing music@upei.ca.

Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of nursing, will lead a discussion entitled 'I didn't get married to be a single mother,' featuring stories of Prince Edward Island women whose husbands work in western Canada.

The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada's national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.

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

The UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers' 2014-15 season includes an opening-night at the Eastlink Centre; 15 returning players and seven new recruits; games in all three PEI counties; partnering in a hockey doubleheader; and its annual Alumni Day.

'We are excited to get the season started and opening at the Eastlink Centre against perennial powerhouse UNB. This will be an opportunity to experience the best the AUS conference offers,' said UPEI Men's Hockey Head Coach Forbie MacPherson. 'We have a solid group of players returning, and some exciting new players for hockey fans to see during the Thanksgiving weekend.'

The Panthers open the season Saturday, October 11 against UNB at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown. Game time is 7:00 pm. Panther season ticket holders can pick up their tickets at Panther Central in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on the UPEI campus until 4:00 pm on October 11. They will also be available at the will-call window at the Eastlink Centre from 5:00 pm until game time that night.

All tickets for the opening night are general seating and will be on sale at the Eastlink Centre Box Office beginning Monday, October 6, daily from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, and 11:00 am to game time on October 11. Tickets are also available online by visiting eastlinkcentrepei.com, or by calling the Eastlink Centre Box Office at (902) 629-6625.

On that Thursday, October 9, the Panthers will take part in a special UPEI night at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino including a meet and greet, a visit to the paddock, and opportunities to win a UPEI/Red Shores prize pack.

The core of the Panthers' 2013-14 team is back including team MVP, CIS second team all-star, and UPEI Male Athlete of the Year Reggie Traccitto, and second year captain Mason Wilgosh. New recruits include Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews, formerly of the Halifax Mooseheads; Craig MacLauchlan from the Charlottetown Islanders; Nelson Armstrong from the Peterborough Petes; Nick Czinder from the Kitchener Rangers; Dave Mazurek formely of the Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL; Nick Parker from the Pictou County Crushers of the MHL; and goaltender Connor Wilkinson from the Dieppe Commandos of the MHL.

On Saturday, October 25, the Panthers are partnering with the Charlottetown Islanders as part of a hockey doubleheader with the Panthers playing an afternoon game against StFX. The Panthers will also be playing games in all three PEI counties this season. On Saturday, November 22, the Panthers will host Dalhousie at the Cavendish Wellness Centre in Montague; on Saturday, January 3, the Panther will host STU in a fundraising exhibition game at the Tignish Credit Union Arena.

The Panthers have a rich hockey history stretching back to the days of St. Dunstan's University and Prince of Wales College. Alumni players have been organizing a special alumni day in recent seasons to reconnect former players that features alumni games, and special ceremonies, topped off by a UPEI regular season game. This year's Alumni Day will be held on Saturday, January 24.

The Panthers travel this weekend to Schenectady, New York to play the defending NCAA champions Union College, and then to Troy, NY to take on long-time US College powerhouse Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

'We have been practicing for weeks and played some games two weeks ago in Ontario. These additional games against elite hockey teams will give us as a coaching staff a chance to evaluate our players and better prepare ourselves for the opener against UNB,' MacPherson said.

UPEI Men's Hockey season tickets are available now and include 13 games in Charlottetown and a playoff holding seat. Call the Panther Box Office at (902) 566-0368 to purchase tickets in time for the home opener.

Season ticket prices:
Adult - $171
Seniors -$ 150
Non-UPEI student - $70
Youth (12 and under) - $35
3 and under - free

Go Panthers Go!

For information:

Ron Annear
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 22-28 are Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer; and Harminder Singh, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer; and Harminder Singh, Men's Soccer

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of September 22-28

Why: Iatrou, a fourth-year student-athlete enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program from Timberlea, Nova Scotia is having a great season for the Women's Soccer Panthers. During Saturday's 1-1 tie against Acadia, Iatrou was selected as the player of the game. As a fullback, Iatrou has been solid defensively with strong tackling, composed passing, and an excellent work ethic. Her commitment, attitude, and performance have been outstanding showing strong leadership.

Singh, a third-year science student from Cremona, Italy scored the Panthers lone goal during the Men's Soccer team's 4-1 loss to the Acadia Axemen on Saturday. Playing at the striker position, Singh has given his team a boost of energy and speed each time he gets on the pitch.

Panther Action this week:

Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm (W) Basketball @ Holland College (Exhibition Tournament)

Friday, October 3
4:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. Cape Breton (@ UNB Eric Garland Tournament)
4:30 pm (W) Hockey vs. Mount Allison (@ Moncton Tournament)
5:00 pm (W) Soccer @ Saint Mary's
7:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. Saint Mary's (@ Holland College Tournament)
7:15 pm (M) Soccer @ Saint Mary's

Saturday, October 4
11:00 am (W) Hockey vs. Quebec U18 (@ Moncton Tournament)
12:00 pm Field Hockey vs. Saint Mary's (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
2:45 pm Field Hockey vs. Dalhousie (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
6:30 pm Field Hockey vs. Mount Allison (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. UNB (@ UNB Eric Garland Tournament)
8:00 pm (M) Hockey vs. RPI (Exhibition vs. NCAA Div 1)
9:15 pm Field Hockey vs. Acadia (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)

Sunday, October 5
10:45 am Field Hockey vs. UNB (Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
11:00 am (M) Basketball vs. UQAM (@UNB Eric Garland Tournament)
1:00 pm (W) Soccer @ Mount Allison
1:30 pm (W) Hockey vs. StFX (@ Moncton Tournament)
1:30 pm Field Hockey vs. STFX (Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
3:15 pm (M) Soccer @ Mount Allison
2:00 pm (W) Rugby @ Saint Mary's
5:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Union College (Exhibition vs. NCAA Div 1 Champions)

Go Panthers Go!

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

Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer

A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island's healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to attend her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI's Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions.

'I'm very excited about working with the people of PEI to help them find and implement effective ways of addressing problems of drug and alcohol use,' said Dr. Carroll. 'It's very moving to see the whole Island so committed and positive about change.'

Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI's Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR).

'We are proud to be able to collaborate with such a highly decorated clinical researcher and such a renowned institution as the Faculty of Medicine at Yale,' said Dr. Krause. 'We welcome the unique opportunity to be the entry portal for this new treatment support approach to Canada, and to further improve health care delivery in the priority area of mental health and addictions.'

Dr. Carroll's talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.

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

Join us Friday, October 10 for a celebration of the culture of writing and publishing from UPEI's Faculty of Arts. Eight new books by UPEI author/editors that were published in 2014 will be launched at the event that begins at 3:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI's SDU Main Building. Books will be available for sale and for signing.

This year's titles include:

Books:

• Dr. Ian Dowbiggin, The Search for Domestic Bliss: Marriage and Family Counseling in 20th-Century America (University Press of Kansas)

• Dr. Peter Koritansky, Human Nature, Contemplation & the Political Order: Essays Inspired by Jacques Maritain's Scholasticism and Politics (Catholic University of America Press)

• Deirdre Kessler, Born! A foal, five kittens, and Confederation (The Acorn Press)

• Deirdre Kessler, Mother Country (coming this month from Oberon Press)

• Dr. Udo Krautwurst, Culturing Bioscience: A Case Study in the Anthropology of Science (University of Toronto Press)

Journal Special Issues:

• Dr. Michael Arfken, guest co-editor (with Dr. Jeffery Yen), Journal of Theoretical & Philosophical Psychology, Volume 34, number 1, 2014, Special issue: Psychology and Social Justice (American Psychological Association)

• Dr. Annabel Cohen, Psychomusicology: music, mind, & brain, Volume 23, number 4, 2013, Special Issue: Jazz improvisation; Cognitive Perspectives (guest co-editors: Dr. Martin Norgaard, Dr. Susan Rogers, Dr. Peter, Vuust) (American Psychological Association)

• Dr. Annabel Cohen, Psychomusicology: music, mind, & brain, Volume 24, number 1, 2014, Special Issue: Interactions between emotion and cognition in music (guest co-editors: Renee Timmers, Eduardo Coutinho) (American Psychological Association)

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

CLIVE, the coastal erosion visualization tool created by UPEI's Climate Research Lab and the Spatial Interface Lab at Simon Fraser University, has taken first place in the Massachusetts Institute for Technology's (MIT) Center for Collective Intelligence contest on Communicating Coastal Risk and Resilience.

Nearly 600 projects were submitted to MIT's Climate CoLab for this year's competition. CLIVE made it through several rounds of competition and broke through to the finals against two other projects. Through the support and votes from the UPEI community, CLIVE won the Popular Choice, as determined by online voting.

'I just want to say what a wonderful feeling it is that the UPEI community and campus were so supportive through the competition,' said Dr. Adam Fenech, Director of the UPEI Climate Lab. 'To win because of the support of a community, that's a nice feeling. I'll not forget this.'

Dr. Fenech and members of his team will be travelling to Cambridge, Massachusetts to receive the award in early November.

To view a video on CLIVE, click here

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

The UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers have landed the second-leading scorer in last year's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the addition of Marcus Power of St. John's, Newfoundland.

Power scored 31 goals and 109 points with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, finishing the season with a +/- rating of +25. His strong season caught the attention of NHL clubs and Power was invited to attend a rookie camp with the Colorado Avalanche. He was invited back to participate in the main camp last month, and was offered a contract to play in the Avalanche system but Power opted to attend UPEI after committing to the University earlier in the summer.

'At this point in my life, I felt it was best to pursue an education, and I know the AUS is such a good league that it will only help my hockey career going forward,' said Power. 'I like everything I have heard about UPEI. I am excited about the role I am going to be asked to play. It became evident to me early on that if I were to go the CIS route, it would be with the Panthers.'

UPEI Men's Hockey Head Coach Forbes MacPherson said the addition of Power is huge for his team. 'Marcus is big, strong, and talented. In the Q last year, only Jonathan Druin (Halifax Mooseheads) had more assists than Marcus, so that gives you an idea of how well he sees the ice and how well he distributes the puck,' said MacPherson. 'I expect players like Chris DeSousa, Tyler Brown, Darcy Ashley, and others will benefit from the offensive abilities of Marcus Power.'

Power says another reason he has chosen to become a student-athlete at UPEI was because of his consultations with his former junior coach Connor Cameron, a former Panther and current assistant coach with the Charlottetown Islanders. 'Connor told me what kind of coach Forbes is, how far the team has come, and how well I am going to fit in. Connor was my coach and has become my friend, and I put a lot of trust in what he had to say.'

At six-foot-one, 190 lbs., Power says he prides himself on being a player who competes and succeeds in both ends of the rink. While he knows he will be counted on to put up numbers and create scoring opportunities, Power also knows the top centres in the AUS have to be well rounded. 'I like to think there are many positive aspects to my game. In junior I put up some good numbers, but I also played the role of shut down centre,' said Power. 'I want to be counted on to be on the ice when the game is on the line. That is what top end centres have to do.'

Power is enrolled in the arts program at UPEI. He says he is in the best shape of his life and looking forward to being in the line-up for the season opener October 11 vs. UNB at Eastlink Centre. 'I'm ready to go. It should be a great atmosphere, and hopefully we can go out and get the ‘W.''

UPEI Men's Hockey season tickets are available now and include 13 games in Charlottetown and a playoff holding seat. Call the Panther Box Office at (902) 566-0368 to purchase tickets in time for the home opener.

Season ticket prices:
Adult - $171
Seniors -$ 150
Non-UPEI student - $70
Youth (12 and under) - $35
3 and under - free

Go Panthers Go!

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

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 29-October 5 are Lacey MacLauchlan, Field Hockey; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Lacey MacLauchlan, Field Hockey; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of September 29-October 5

Why: MacLauchlan, a fifth-year field hockey player enrolled in the business co-operative education program from Charlottetown, PEI, led the team both on and off the field during last weekend's Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament #2, scoring seven goals and creating many offensive opportunities for her teammates. MacLauchlan is a vocal leader who competes hard with energy and intensity.

Murphy, also a fifth-year business student from Charlottetown, PEI, had excellent performances at the striker position on the weekend for the Men's Soccer team. Murphy scored one goal during Friday's 2-2 tie against Saint Mary's University, and assisted on a goal during the Panthers 3-0 win over Mount Allison University on Sunday afternoon.

Panther Action this week:

Saturday, October 11
7:00 pm (M) Hockey vs. UNB (@ Eastlink Centre)

Go Panthers Go!

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

Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer