Message from the Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Governors and Office of the President: Rubin Thomlinson Report
The following message was distributed by email on June 14, 2023, to students, staff, and faculty on behalf of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Governors and the Office of the President.
Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty,
Â鶹´«Ã½ student named a 2023 3M National Student Fellow
Reilly Sullivan, a fourth-year biology student and varsity athlete at the Â鶹´«Ã½, has been awarded a by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
Â鶹´«Ã½ to confer four honorary degrees during Convocation 2023
The Â鶹´«Ã½ will hold Convocation during four ceremonies scheduled for May 16 to 19. Over 1,100 graduates comprise the Class of 2023.
Â鶹´«Ã½ thanks the Hon. Catherine Callbeck as it begins search for new chancellor
The Â鶹´«Ã½ sincerely thanks the Honourable Catherine Callbeck, CM, OPEI, LLD, upon completion of her term of dedicated service to the University as Chancellor.
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,
Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Community Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty Association (Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ FA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at Â鶹´«Ã½.
Supports, activities, and events for Â鶹´«Ã½ Students, April 11–14
The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to Â鶹´«Ã½ students on behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½ Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.
Hello Â鶹´«Ã½ Students,
With the continuation of the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ students, April 3–6
The following message was sent to Â鶹´«Ã½ students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½ Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.
Hello Â鶹´«Ã½ Students,
With the continuation of the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Athletes of the Year
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Men’s Basketball team.
