Free meningitis-B vaccine available to ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱstudents 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.

´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱCommunity Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17

The ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱ Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱFaculty Association (´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱFA), 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 ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱFA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at UPEI. 

Supports, activities, and events for ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱStudents, April 11–14

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱstudents on behalf of ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱStudent Affairs on April 6, 2023.

Hello ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱStudents,

With the continuation of the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱFaculty 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 ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱstudents, April 3–6

The following message was sent to ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱstudents via their @upei email accounts on behalf of ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱStudent Affairs on April 2, 2023.

Hello ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱStudents,

With the continuation of the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱFaculty 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 ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱAthletes of the Year

UPEI’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱPanther 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 ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱAlumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱWomen’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý²ÊƱMen’s Basketball team.