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Interacting with the 69传媒 just got quicker and easier with the development of , a version of the university's website designed for mobile phones.

69传媒Mobile was created by the university's web development team as part of the content management system for its website, which is built on the open-source Drupal platform. recently gave 69传媒 as a showcase for what can be done with the platform in an academic setting.

'This powerful new communications tool will enhance the experience of new students in particular as they get to know the university,' says Dave Cormier, web projects lead in UPEI's Integrated Communications department. 'It will make navigating around the campus-physically and virtually-- and making connections with people much easier.'

By accessing , users can search for people on campus, look up the location of specific departments, watch videos, get emergency information, read the latest media releases and access the full 69传媒website. They can also use an internal 'twitter-style' community space developed by the 69传媒web team.

The easy-to-use interface closely resembles the one traditionally found on an iphone, but the content is automatically drawn from individual departments' websites.

can be accessed on Apple iPhones, iPod Touches, Google Android-based phones HTC Hero, HTC Magic and HTC G1, Palm Pre phones, and desktop and laptop computers.