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The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ sincerely thanks the Honourable Catherine Callbeck, CM, OPEI, LLD, upon completion of her term of dedicated service to the University as Chancellor.

The following message was distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on April 28, 2023.

Dear Members of the University Community,

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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.

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.

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Faculty Association (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ FA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. 

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ students on behalf of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.

Hello ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Students,

With the continuation of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

The following message was sent to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.

Hello ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Students,

With the continuation of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men’s Basketball team. 

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’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 ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

The following news release was issued on March 2, 2023, by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.