Masking requirements lifted for instructional spaces
The following message was distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on April 28, 2023.
Dear Members of the University Community,
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú has continued to monitor public health guidance in order to make any necessary adjustments to our protocols as the COVID-19 situation evolves and as our unique university environment warrants.
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
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú and CUPE 1870 ratify three-year agreement
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú’s Board of Governors and members of Local 1870 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1870) have approved the three-year tentative agreement that was reached with the assistance of a third-party conciliator on March 14, 2023. CUPE 1870 represents approximately 345 support and administrative employees at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú.
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in new building for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Faculty of Medicine
The following news release was issued on March 2, 2023, by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú.
PEI health system capacity study being commissioned to integrate ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú medical students
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú and Health PEI are inviting consultants to submit proposals to assess and analyze PEI’s health system capacity to integrate medical learners from the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú’s Faculty of Medicine. The new Faculty, which was announced in October 2021, will be offering a joint doctor of medicine degree with partner Memorial University.