69传媒and CUPE 1870 ratify three-year agreement
The 69传媒鈥檚 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 UPEI.
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in new building for 69传媒Faculty of Medicine
The following news release was issued on March 2, 2023, by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the 69传媒.
PEI health system capacity study being commissioned to integrate 69传媒medical students
The 69传媒 and Health PEI are inviting consultants to submit proposals to assess and analyze PEI鈥檚 health system capacity to integrate medical learners from the 69传媒鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine. The new Faculty, which was announced in October 2021, will be offering a joint doctor of medicine degree with partner Memorial University.
69传媒graduate student receives funding for breast cancer research
Miranda Steeves, a Master of Science student at the 69传媒, is working on breast cancer research, with assistance from the (BHCRI).
Steeves is a trainee in the Institute鈥檚 cancer research training program (CRTP), with $11,900 in funding provided by the 鈥檚 (CCS) J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI)鈥擡xcellence in Cancer Research Fund.
Premier and ministers receive update about 69传媒Faculty of Medicine
Premier Dennis King, Health and Wellness Minister Ernie Hudson, and Education and Lifelong Learning Minister Natalie Jameson visited the construction site of the University鈥檚 new health education building and health and wellness clinic on February 3, accompanied by 69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Greg Keefe and other University officials.
69传媒Health and Wellness Centre earns Accreditation Primer Award
On January 6, 2023, the 69传媒Health and Wellness Centre earned a Primer Award from Accreditation Canada, making it the first university health centre in Canada to achieve this accreditation. The Primer Award is the first step in the journey to full accreditation and ensures that the centre has the fundamentals of safety and quality in place.
69传媒releases new five-year strategic research plan
The 69传媒 has released a new strategic research plan titled .
鈥69传媒has a strong reputation for impactful research and scholarly work that is addressing global challenges,鈥 said Dr. Greg Naterer, vice-president academic and research at UPEI. 鈥淭he new plan will build upon the University鈥檚 upward momentum and commitment to excellence in research.鈥
69传媒Panthers this week (January 9鈥15)
The 69传媒Panthers have a full schedule of hockey and basketball during the week of January 9鈥15.
Wednesday, January 11:
7:00 pm: The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (14-5-1) play against the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies (13-7-0) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 69传媒has won all three games against the Huskies, having outscored them 19-6.
69传媒is proud to host the 2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup Men鈥檚 Hockey Championship from March 16鈥19, 2023. Tournament passes are available now at .
69传媒Panthers this Week (January 2鈥8, 2023)
The 69传媒Panthers play hockey and basketball at home and away during the week of January 2鈥8, 2023.
Wednesday, January 4:
The 69传媒Women's Hockey Panthers will host an exhibition game at 5:00 pm against the St. Thomas University Tommies at MacLauchlan Arena.
The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (12-5-1) will host the Universit茅 de Moncton Aigles Bleus (10-8-0) at 7:00 pm at the Eastlink Centre, 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown. 69传媒owns a 2-1 record against Moncton and have outscored them 8-6.
69传媒honours 2022 Founders during ceremony on December 19
The 69传媒 held its 21st Recognition of Founders ceremony on Monday, December 19, 2022, in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, Atlantic Veterinary College, to acknowledge those who have contributed to the University in a significant way.