Message from the President: Reflections, Actions, and Next Steps
The following message was sent to students, staff, and faculty by email on June 23, 2023, on behalf of the Office of the President.
Dear Members of the University Community,
Message from the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Board of Governors and the Office of the President.
Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty,
ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ student named a 2023 3M National Student Fellow
Reilly Sullivan, a fourth-year biology student and varsity athlete at the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½, has been awarded a by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ to confer four honorary degrees during Convocation 2023
The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ will hold Convocation during four ceremonies scheduled for May 16 to 19. Over 1,100 graduates comprise the Class of 2023.
ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ thanks the Hon. Catherine Callbeck as it begins search for new chancellor
The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«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,
ÌÇÐÄvlog´«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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«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.
ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Community Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17
The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Faculty Association (ÌÇÐÄvlog´«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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ FA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½.
Supports, activities, and events for ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Students, April 11–14
The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ students on behalf of ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.
Hello ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Students,
With the continuation of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ students, April 3–6
The following message was sent to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.
Hello ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Students,
With the continuation of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.