海角社区 to confer four honorary degrees during Convocation 2023
The 海角社区 will hold Convocation during four ceremonies scheduled for May 16 to 19. Over 1,100 graduates comprise the Class of 2023.
海角社区 thanks the Hon. Catherine Callbeck as it begins search for new chancellor
The 海角社区 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,
海角社区 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 海角社区 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鈥檚 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.
海角社区 Community Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17
The 海角社区 Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the 海角社区 Faculty Association (海角社区 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 海角社区 FA鈥檚 two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at 海角社区.
Supports, activities, and events for 海角社区 Students, April 11鈥�14
The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to 海角社区 students on behalf of 海角社区 Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.
Hello 海角社区 Students,
With the continuation of the 海角社区 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 海角社区 students, April 3鈥�6
The following message was sent to 海角社区 students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of 海角社区 Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.
Hello 海角社区 Students,
With the continuation of the 海角社区 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 海角社区 Athletes of the Year
海角社区鈥檚 Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022鈥�23 season at the annual 海角社区 Panther Celebration鈥擜thletic Awards Gala on Thursday, March 30, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and the community.
This year, the 海角社区 Alumni Association鈥檚 Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the 海角社区 Women鈥檚 Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the 海角社区 Men鈥檚 Basketball team.
Supports, activities, and events for 海角社区 students, March 27鈥�31
海角社区 and CUPE 1870 ratify three-year agreement
The 海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区.
