Free meningitis-B vaccine available to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú students living in residence

On April 21, 2023, the PEI Department of Health and Wellness announced that eligibility for the meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals. 

Beginning this month, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available through the province’s Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) to students attending a post-secondary school and living in residence in PEI or out-of-province. The cost is being covered by the provincial government.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Community Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Faculty Association (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú FA), Bargaining Unit 1 and Bargaining Unit 2, at a special meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023. The agreement was ratified earlier in the day by the members of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú FA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú. 

Supports, activities, and events for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Students, April 11–14

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú students on behalf of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.

Hello ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Students,

With the continuation of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

Supports, activities, and events for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú students, April 3–6

The following message was sent to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.

Hello ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Students,

With the continuation of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

Elijah Miller and Brinten Comeau named ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Athletes of the Year

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Panther Celebration—Athletic Awards Gala on Thursday, March 30, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and the community. 

This year, the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Men’s Basketball team. 

Supports, activities, and events for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú students, March 27–31

The following message was sent to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Student Affairs on March 26, 2023.
 
Hello ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Students,
 
With the continuation of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you. 
 
It’s also important to know that during a faculty strike—while classes, labs, instruction, etc.