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69传媒Athletics and Recreation is excited to announce the 2016 Mulligan Cup Invitational and Soccer Festival schedule and invites the community to come out and enjoy 鈥榯he beautiful game鈥�, September 2鈥�4, at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall.

The Mulligan Cup is an invitational tournament that provides an excellent opportunity for coaches to make final roster decisions. This fifth annual cup honours Vince Mulligan, the ageless varsity 69传媒soccer and hockey coach throughout the 80s and 90s. The tournament has proved to be a great way to kick off the season and showcase the 69传媒men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer teams to their supporters.

鈥淚 really look forward to this time of year when we get a chance to look at the new athletes in camp,鈥� said Mulligan. 鈥淵ou always go in to a new year with great expectations, and you can see it in the athletes' eyes and in their actions on the field. That's what makes this tournament so great to watch.鈥�

Teams competing in this year鈥檚 tournament include the Universit茅 de Moncton (UdeM) Blue Eagles, PEIFC, Holland College (HC) Hurricanes, and the 69传媒Panthers. Admission for Friday and Sunday鈥檚 games is $5/day, while Saturday is admission by donation. A weekend pass is available for $10. Season ticket holders will be admitted free for Friday and Sunday games. Admission to the Mulligan Cup is also included with your .

The AUS league openers for 69传媒will take place on September 10 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, when the men's and women鈥檚 teams take on St. FX.

2016 Mulligan Cup Schedule
All games will be played at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall

Friday, September 2
5 pm: Holland College women vs. 69传媒women
7 pm: Holland College men vs. 69传媒men

Saturday, September 3
11 am: Holland College women vs. UdeM women
1 pm: PEIFC men vs. UdeM men
3 pm: UdeM women vs. 69传媒women
5 pm: UdeM men vs. 69传媒men

Sunday, September 4 (Alumni Games)
3pm: 69传媒women鈥檚 alumni vs. 69传媒women
5 pm: PEIFC men vs. 69传媒men

The 69传媒 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�69传媒has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 69传媒is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

AVC recently received funding from the Government of Canada for new equipment for its equine and virology services. The equine equipment, like the 4-K arthroscopic system shown above, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of lameness, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal conditions in horses.  AVC is the only veterinary school in Canada to have a 4-K arthroscope.  AVC鈥檚 regional diagnostic virology unit purchased innovative diagnostic tools designed to increase animal health within the cattle and hog industry. See below for more information.

The following is a media release issued by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency at the announcement on  August 31:

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food, and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today joined representatives from the 69传媒 to announce over $811,000 in Government of Canada assistance for four projects at the 69传媒 (UPEI) in support of research and enhanced service delivery in various disciplines.

With the purchase and installation of state-of-the-art equipment resulting from these investments, 69传媒and the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at 69传媒will continue to bolster their well-deserved reputation for research excellence. 69传媒and AVC remain dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest innovative technology, supporting its mandate to provide top quality education experience and research capacity to students, faculty and industry partners.

The Government of Canada, through ACOA鈥檚 Business Development Program, is supporting two projects at AVC with a combined non-repayable contribution of $659,886. The 69传媒Marine Natural Products Lab is also receiving a non-repayable contribution of $54,093, while the 69传媒Chemistry Department is being provided with a non-repayable contribution of $97,500.

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鈥淎s outlined in the Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Government of Canada and our provincial counterparts understand that innovation is a key element for growth across all industries and is essential in shaping our future. The 69传媒 has built an impressive reputation of innovation success and academic excellence. I am pleased to announce funding for these four projects that will further support 69传媒research and development.鈥�

- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

鈥淭he Government of Canada is working hard to develop an inclusive Innovation Agenda, one that positions Canada as a global leader. Innovation is also a key element of the Atlantic Growth Strategy, which is focused on stimulating our region鈥檚 economy.鈥�

- Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown

鈥淓xploration, discovery, and innovation are key elements of UPEI鈥檚 success. With this generous support from the Government of Canada, we will expand our research capacity, and, in doing so, enhance the education of our students. I thank the Government of Canada for its ongoing support of UPEI.鈥�

- Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, UPEI

鈥淲ith this new state-of-the-art equine and virology equipment, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is enhancing its support of the equine, bovine, and porcine industries in Atlantic Canada, all of which are important economic sectors. The equine equipment allows us to enhance our ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions affecting equine athletes such as standardbred race horses and equestrian competition horses. And the virology equipment builds on our ability to maintain and protect the health of cattle and swine.鈥�

- Dr. Greg Keefe, Dean, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI

鈥淲e are excited to receive the new fermentation equipment in the Marine Natural Products laboratory. This will accelerate development of new microbial natural products discovered by our researchers and will strengthen industrial collaborations. The new infrastructure will also be invaluable in providing valuable opportunities for student training.鈥�

- Dr. Russell Kerr, Canada Research Chair in Marine Natural Products, UPEI

鈥淲e are grateful for this support toward the purchase of an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer, a highly specialized equipment used to characterize nanocomposite materials synthesized by 69传媒researchers. The researchers will collaborate with industry to find potential applications of these materials in lithium ion batteries, as coatings, and solid lubricants.鈥�

- Dr. Rabin Bissessur, Chair, 69传媒Department of Chemistry

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Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at UPEI 鈥� This project supports the expansion of the clinical services AVC provides to the equine industry in Atlantic Canada. The new equipment aids in the diagnosis and treatment of lameness, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal conditions in horses. The second project supports AVC鈥檚 regional diagnostic virology unit through the purchase of innovative diagnostic tools designed to increase animal health within the cattle and hog industries.

69传媒Marine Natural Products Lab 鈥� This project supports the purchase of new fermentation equipment to complement existing equipment in the natural products chemistry lab and allow for more in-depth investigations within the lab and increase collaboration opportunities with industry partners in the bioscience sector.

69传媒Chemistry Department 鈥� This project supports the purchase of specialized equipment that can assist in chemistry analysis. University researchers will collaborate with industry to find potential industrial applications such as coating materials, lubricants and batteries.
 

Researchers at UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College will receive a $2.5 million grant to support scientific research aimed at preventing and treating illness in Atlantic salmon. The grant is part of a new partnership between Dalhousie University in Halifax, UPEI, and Memorial University in Newfoundland called the Ocean Frontier Institute.

The following is a media release issued at the announcement of the creation of the Ocean Frontier Institute at Dalhousie University, Halifax, on September 6, 2016:

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), led by Dalhousie University, represents an historic partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland and the 69传媒. It will be one of the world鈥檚 most significant international ocean science collaborations. OFI will focus on the globally significant Northwest Atlantic and Canadian Arctic gateway. With this investment, Canada is now a world leader in ocean science.

OFI is built on world-class Canadian university expertise of Dalhousie, Memorial University of Newfoundland and 69传媒, together with eight international partners including four of the top five ocean institutes in the world as well as partners in the Government of Canada鈥檚 federal laboratories, the Royal Canadian Navy, the National Film Board of Canada and national and international industry.

Today, Minister Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, announced $94 million in funding through the Government of Canada鈥檚 Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) to support the Ocean Frontier Institute, the largest grant in the history of the three Canadian partner universities. OFI has also attracted an additional $125 million in support from provincial governments and partners, including a gift of $25 million from Mr. John Risley, prominent business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. This massive total investment of $220 million dollars is unprecedented in Canada鈥檚 ocean science sector.

OFI鈥檚 innovative research program is focused on understanding key aspects of ocean and ecosystem change; delivering ocean data science and technology tools to policy-makers, scientists and industry; and developing safe and sustainable solutions for ocean development. The Northwest Atlantic is one of the few places on earth where ocean changes are happening first and happening fastest, making it an epicenter of international scientific interest.

The OFI will provide the scientific, technological and human capacity to advance Canada鈥檚 ocean research leadership. OFI research will foster innovations related to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture to support transformation of those industries, as well as the development of

disruptive ocean technologies (innovations creating new markets and value markets) and data solutions to support Canada鈥檚 growing ocean tech industry. OFI鈥檚 innovative research program is focused on understanding key aspects of ocean and ecosystem change and developing strategic and effective solutions that can apply both locally and globally.

Through linkages with organizations like the National Research Council of Canada鈥檚 Ocean Technology Enterprise Centre and Memorial University鈥檚 Marine Institute in St. John鈥檚, and the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) in Halifax, OFI will help develop a nexus of high quality marine industries.

The institute will attract and retain world-leading research talent to Canada, and advance the region鈥檚 position as a center of ocean-related teaching and learning. The research developed through OFI will allow Canada to optimize opportunities and minimize the economic and environmental risks in the expanding ocean economy.

The OFI鈥檚 headquarters will be located at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an additional centre located at Memorial University in St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland and Labrador. Find more on the Ocean Frontier Institute

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鈥淭oday鈥檚 investment ensures Canadian institutions, experts and researchers are able to compete and excel globally. The projects funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, including the  Safe and Sustainable Development of the Ocean Frontier, will transform the post-secondary research conducted on several of our Atlantic campuses and pave the way for exciting new discoveries.鈥�
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board     

鈥淭hrough the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), Dalhousie is bringing together the best in Atlantic Canada and the world to understand and sustain an ocean that is changing at an unprecedented rate. Led by Dal, OFI will be one of the world鈥檚 most significant international ocean science collaborations, creating opportunities for our students, scholars and partners to advance knowledge on a topic of regional and global importance.鈥�
Dr. Richard Florizone, President, Dalhousie University

鈥淭oday marks a truly unprecedented era in research innovation at Memorial as our university moves from world class to world leader, engaging with global partners on solutions for safe and sustainable ocean development. This shared federal investment with Dalhousie and the 69传媒 will boost our partnership鈥檚 unmatched research strengths relating to oceans, including offshore fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable coastal communities.鈥�
Dr. Gary Kachanoski, President and Vice-Chancellor, Memorial University.

鈥淭his research comes at a critical time for our planet and its oceans. We鈥檙e proud that 69传媒and the Atlantic Veterinary College can bring our unique expertise in aquaculture and marine disease control and prevention to this unprecedented partnership. Together, we can help ensure healthy fish in a healthy environment, and nurture a sustainable source of quality protein for future generations.鈥�
Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President of the 69传媒

鈥淣ova Scotia is home to groundbreaking oceans research and some of the world's best ocean technology companies. The Ocean Frontier Institute is a key example of the kind of collaboration we need, and it will elevate Nova Scotia鈥檚 ocean science presence to the world stage and help us capitalize on our ocean advantage.鈥�
Minister Kelly Regan, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education

鈥淚 am simply thrilled to be a part of this initiative. I have nothing but praise for Martha Crago, Vice-President of Research at Dalhousie and the whole Dal team, they are heroes for getting us this far. We also owe huge thanks to Minister Brison for convincing his cabinet colleagues this project was worthy of such generous Federal support. It is enormously important the community appreciate the extent to which the Institute has and will bring together so many partners across the Atlantic Canadian scene. I have every confidence the OFI can become an engine for regional economic growth and firmly establish us as global leaders in ocean science.鈥�
Mr. John Risley, Business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist

Young Islanders are invited to attend YDAY, a new summit that will bring together youth from across Prince Edward Island to help shape policies and opportunities that meet the interests of young people.

YDAY is a full-day event to discuss opportunities for youth on Prince Edward Island and strategies related to youth, including employment, entrepreneurship, skills and training, migration and demographic shifts, labour market challenges, and more. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 21 at Holland College in Charlottetown.

The summit will be the inaugural event of the recently-announced Youth Futures Council; the summit is now accepting registrations from Islanders aged 16-34 years, who are passionate about creating better opportunities for young people in Prince Edward Island, and can bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the day.

鈥淵outh are extremely important to Prince Edward Island and ensuring they have great opportunities to succeed in this province is a priority for my department and a commitment of the Province of Prince Edward Island,鈥� said Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. 鈥淵DAY is a great way for our Island youth to be heard and engaged to ensure we build vibrant communities to grow, live, and work.鈥�

鈥淵DAY is a tremendous opportunity to connect with the young people of our Province to hear their views on issues that impact their future,鈥� said 69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淵DAY will allow post secondary institutions to hear, first-hand, the vision these participants have for Prince Edward Island and collaboratively make positive changes.鈥�

YDAY will be facilitated by Tim Merry, who works locally and internationally to support change in communities, organizations, and societies through participatory engagement. Following the Summit, a report will be created to outline the recommendations and discuss next steps. It will be presented to policy makers, post secondary institutions, and businesses and will inform policies and programs for government and employers in Prince Edward Island.

鈥淗olland College is proud to be working with the organizing committee and supporting YDAY as the event host,鈥� said Brian McMillan, President of Holland College. 鈥淭his important initiative will serve as an energizing platform for youth to collaborate, learn, and share perspectives regarding employment, entrepreneurship, and a variety of topics focusing on making Prince Edward Island a place for our youth to prosper.鈥�

To register for YDAY, please visit . Deadline to register is September 21, 2016.

YDAY is supported by the Government of Prince Edward Island through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism; the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce; the 69传媒; Holland College; and Coll猫ge Acadie.

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Rebecca Chapman (women鈥檚 rugby) and Brett Strba (men鈥檚 soccer), the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the week for September 5-11!

Rebecca Chapman plays the number 8 position for the Panther women鈥檚 rugby team. The fifth-year honours kinesiology student from Souris played an outstanding game in the season opener to the number one-ranked Acadia. The Panthers ultimately lost the game 29-17, but coach John Laboyne said, 鈥溾�橞eccs鈥� was effective at every aspect of the game and led the team from the front, both in attack and defence.鈥�

Brett Strba is the keeper for the Panther men鈥檚 soccer team. He is a second-year BBA student from Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia. 鈥淏rett played two very strong games for us on the weekend,鈥� said coach Lewis Page. The Panther men dropped two games over the weekend, losing to St. FX and CBU.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except men鈥檚 hockey). Find more details at .

At the recent opening of the new , 69传媒was proud to dedicate one of the building鈥檚 main throroughfares as the RBC Concourse. The RBC Concourse was named in honour of a generous donation to UPEI鈥檚 by RBC.

鈥淚 want to thank RBC for its generosity and vision in supporting what will be an exciting new chapter in the history of the 69传媒,鈥� said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, 69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淲e鈥檙e creating an exciting future for our students and the Island, and we鈥檙e doing it with the help of RBC.鈥�

鈥淩BC is committed to Canadian youth with a focus on supporting young people to ensure future generations have the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive and prosper in a rapidly-changing world,鈥� said Kirk Muise, RBC鈥檚 Regional Vice President, Eastern N.B. and P.E.I. 鈥淲e are simply thrilled to support UPEI鈥檚 new School of Sustainable Design Engineering and commend the university for being a leader in this field.鈥�

The 69传媒 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�69传媒has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 69传媒is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

All 69传媒Alumni, corporate partners, season ticket holders, and Panther fans are invited to Red Shores Racetrack and Casino to help us kick off the 2016/2017 season! The evening begins at 5:00 pm in the grandstand. 69传媒Athletics and Recreation Director Chris Huggan and each Panther coach will give a preview of the season. Join us after for a reception with all our student-athletes in attendance, where the fun continues into the evening鈥檚 race card with Panthers matched up with horses in races two and three.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except men鈥檚 hockey). Find more details at .

69传媒 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement today on the passing of 69传媒honorary degree recipient Donald N. MacKenzie.

鈥淥n behalf of the 69传媒community, I would like to extend my condolences to Donald鈥檚 wife Marion and to his family and friends,鈥� said 69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淣ot only will he be missed by all of us here at 69传媒who were fortunate enough to know him and of his generosity, but he will be forever remembered by the agricultural community.鈥�

Dr. MacKenzie's far-sightedness in the potato industry led to the development of major seed varieties in PEI and improvements in potato handling and transportation. A graduate of Prince of Wales College, he continued on to McGill University before the lure of farming brought him back to Prince Edward Island, where, in 1952, he became a partner in H. B. Willis, Inc.

He was named to the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2008, as an Honorary Lifetime Director of the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts in 2000, and a recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at 69传媒in 2010. Donald and Marion MacKenzie also established the E. Marion and Donald N. MacKenzie Renewable Entrance Scholarship in Nursing in 2010.

Dr. MacKenzie passed away in Charlottetown on September 10, 2016 in his 90th year.
 

The men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer teams play at home Friday evening, playing host to Acadia. The finishing touches are still being put in on the artificial turf field at UPEI, so the games will be played at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall. The women鈥檚 game begins at 5:00 pm. The men begin at 7:15 pm.

鈥淲e are excited and look forward to watching the new recruits play in their first home opener this year,鈥� said Graeme McDonald, head coach of the women鈥檚 soccer team. 鈥淲e are expecting a tough game against a strong Acadia team who were last year鈥檚 finalists. Everyone is motivated for this game and the players are ready to wear the Panther jersey with pride.鈥�

鈥�69传媒Men's Soccer is excited about the opportunity presented in our home opener,鈥� said Lewis Page, head coach of the men鈥檚 team. 鈥淔ollowing a weekend when we competed well but fell short in attack we will be looking to get forward quickly and create more chances in front of the goal. Acadia is a perennial AUS playoff team. We look forward to the challenge.鈥�

Both team also see action Sunday on the road against UNB. Follow all the games on Twitter with , or watch the webcast at  .

Don鈥檛 forget to buy your Panther Package! It鈥檚 the best sports deal on the Island. Watch every Panther home game (except men鈥檚 hockey) and get yourself some cool swag. It鈥檚 just $75. Find the details at .

Canadians for Health Research (CHR) have named Dr. Andrew Tasker its . Dr. Tasker is a Professor of Neuropharmacology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Atlantic Veterinary College. He is also the Jeanne and J.Louis L茅vesque Research Professor in Nutrisciences and Health.

A profile on the plots the twists and turns of Dr. Tasker鈥檚 impressive career, from his first posting as a post-doctoral researcher examining the neurological effects of analgesic drugs on chronic pain at AVC. His focus shifted abruptly after a small group of people in Montreal developed neurological symptoms, including seizures and amnesia, after eating contaminated PEI mussels. They had contracted amnesic shellfish poisoning, caused by a deadly toxin known as domoic acid.

Dr. Tasker shifted his research focus to study how domoic acid adversely affects the brain. He became an internationally recognized expert in this area. His research grew and expanded to include other brain disorders. Today, he and his team are trying to identify biomarkers that signal the early development of many brain diseases, including epilepsy, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, schizophrenia, depression, and autism. They hope to unlock the mysteries of brain function and, ultimately, find ways to cure or prevent neurological diseases.

The article also tracks his involvement with the development of NA-1, a stroke medication The Globe and Mail calls the first 鈥渂lockbuster鈥� drug from Canada since insulin.

鈥淚鈥檝e always been more interested in asking and answering questions,鈥� said Dr. Tasker in the article. 鈥淎t UPEI, I have the flexibility to try new ideas and maintain a good work-life balance.鈥�

Congratulations, Andy!