Free meningitis-B vaccine available to 69´«Ã½students 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.

69´«Ã½Community Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17

The 69´«Ã½ Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the 69´«Ã½Faculty Association (69´«Ã½FA), 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 69´«Ã½FA’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 69´«Ã½Students, April 11–14

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to 69´«Ã½students on behalf of 69´«Ã½Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.

Hello 69´«Ã½Students,

With the continuation of the 69´«Ã½Faculty 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 69´«Ã½Athletes of the Year

UPEI’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual 69´«Ã½Panther 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 69´«Ã½Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the 69´«Ã½Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the 69´«Ã½Men’s Basketball team. 

Supports, activities, and events for 69´«Ã½students, March 27–31

The following message was sent to 69´«Ã½students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of 69´«Ã½Student Affairs on March 26, 2023.
 
Hello 69´«Ã½Students,
 
With the continuation of the 69´«Ã½Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you. 
 
It’s also important to know that during a faculty strike—while classes, labs, instruction, etc.