69´«Ã½Panthers this Week (January 1–7, 2024)
The 69´«Ã½Panthers are looking forward to Minor Sports Weekend from January 5–7 when youth (ages 17 and under) wearing a jersey will be admitted free to any 69´«Ã½home game.
Friday, January 5
AT HOME:
6:00 pm: The 69´«Ã½Women’s Basketball Panthers (5-4) host the University of New Brunswick Reds (7-1) at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. The Panthers lost the first two games in this matchup.
January Employer Showcase
Are you looking for a job or exploring career paths? You’re in luck! On January 17, ExEd is hosting a virtual showcase featuring exciting employers in the region. This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest employment opportunities and network with recruiters from various organizations.
The following employers will be featured in the showcase:
January Volunteer Showcase
Are you a 69´«Ã½student looking for ways to give back to the community and gain valuable experience? Look no further! The January Volunteer Showcase is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with various organizations in our community that are actively looking for volunteers.
Here are the organizations that will be featured in the showcase:
Donations to 69´«Ã½Annual Fund campaign accepted until end of December
The 69´«Ã½Department of Development and Alumni Engagement asks people to consider supporting and inspiring students by contributing to the 2023–2024 69´«Ã½Annual Fund by the end of this year. All gifts made before midnight on December 31 will receive a 2023 charitable tax receipt. The 69´«Ã½ thanks all those who have already given this year.
69´«Ã½Board of Governors announces new members
The 69´«Ã½ Board of Governors welcomes three new members for a three-year term: Kristi Kelly; Donald K. MacKenzie; and Dr. Ajay Sahajpal. These appointments were selected using a skills matrix after a public call for expressions of interest took place this fall. With the five members announced by the Government of Prince Edward Island in October, these members now fill the remaining vacancies for 2023–2024.
Best wishes for peace, joy, and happiness this holiday seasonÂ
The following message was also distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 20, 2023.
Dear Members of the University Community,
As we approach the holiday break, I am reminded of the incredible privilege I have to live in a place of peace and relative prosperity. I acknowledge that we certainly do not all share equally in that privilege. There are many among us who have housing and food insecurity, or who are dealing with other challenges.
69´«Ã½adds seven new EDI, sexual violence prevention and response, and student support positions
The 69´«Ã½ has created seven new positions in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Office, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), and Student Affairs. The seven positions are being funded by a combination of internal resources and new support from the Government of Prince Edward Island.
Update from the Chair of the Presidential Search Committee
The following message was also distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 11, 2023.
Dear Members of the University Community,
The Presidential Search Committee (PSC) met on November 14 and on November 27 and will meet again on December 12. Our current work is primarily focused on evaluating the long list of candidates.
Two 69´«Ã½projects receive funding from Government of PEI’s Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Enhancement Program
Twenty-seven community organizations received a total of $657,453 through the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI), and Community Enhancement Program to support healthier, more inclusive, diverse communities across PEI. Two of those recipients were the 69´«Ã½Experiential Education Department and the 69´«Ã½Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre.
69´«Ã½Alumni and Friends Winter Family Fun at Mill River Resort
69´«Ã½Alumni and Friends are heading to Mill River!
We are excited to invite 69´«Ã½alumni and friends to Mill River Resort for an outdoor winter family fun day on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
FAMILY FUN