UPEI Community Bulletin: University and UPEI FA return to talks today
As a follow up to the UPEI Community Bulletin issued last week, the University and UPEI Faculty Association (UPEI FA) will resume meeting for direct collective bargaining on Thursday, February 23, 2023. In addition to February 23, meetings are scheduled for February 24, 27, and 28.
UPEI remains committed to achieving a fair and reasonable agreement with the UPEI FA that is in the best interests of our students and University community.
New dean of nursing appointed at UPEI
In a recent message to the campus community, Dr. Greg Naterer, UPEI Vice-President Academic and Research announced that Dr. Christina Murray, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed dean of the UPEI Faculty of Nursing for a five-year term effective March 1, 2023.
UPEI Panthers this Week (February 20–26)
Playoff season is upon us!
The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers semi-finals is a best-of-five series against the University of New Brunswick Reds.
Game 1: Wednesday, February 22 – UPEI at UNB, 7:00 pm
Game 2: Thursday, February 23 – UPEI at UNB, 7:00 pm
Game 3: Saturday, February 25 – UNB at UPEI, 7:00 pm
Game 4: Sunday, February 26 – UNB at UPEI, 7:00 pm*
Game 5: Wednesday, March 1 – UPEI at UNB, 7:00 pm*
(*if necessary)
Sarah Forsythe and Elijah Miller named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 13–20 are Sarah Forsythe (women’s hockey) and Elijah Miller (men’s basketball).
Forsythe, a science student from Riverview, New Brunswick, was phenomenal in the quarter-final series against the Dalhousie University Tigers. The sophomore netminder allowed four goals in Game 2 but recorded shutouts in Game 1 and Game 3.
UPEI president provides update on first intake date for the UPEI Faculty of Medicine
In a message to the University community and UPEI Faculty of Medicine stakeholders, Dr. Greg Keefe, interim president and vice-chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island provided an update on the development of the joint medical degree program with Memorial University of Newfoundland. President Keefe announced that the first intake of students has been delayed until August 2025.
Meet Abby Gibson, UPEI Modern Languages graduate (Class of 2022)
What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
I’m from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and I chose to study at UPEI because I liked the idea of smaller class sizes to be able to have closer contact with my professors and classmates. Also, being an Islander, the funding opportunities for Island students gave me the chance to study debt free.
UPEI Community Bulletin: University and UPEI FA willing to return to talks
As indicated in previous messages, UPEI remains committed to reaching a settlement with the UPEI Faculty Association (UPEI FA) through any avenue, including interest arbitration, to achieve a mutually beneficial agr
Breaking ground at Georgetown Clean Tech Park
The following is a joint media release issued by the Government of Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island, and Holland College:
Work has begun on the future home of clean tech innovation and education in Prince Edward Island.
Sydney Cummins and Kamari Scott named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 6–12 are Sydney Cummins (women’s basketball) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).
Cummins, a science student from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, played two great games against Cape Breton University. The second-year guard recorded a double-double, averaging 11.5 points and 10.0 rebounds on 53.3 per cent shooting with 2.5 assists and 3.0 steals, as the Panthers split the weekend series.
UPEI Panthers this week (February 13–19)
UPEI Panther student-athletes are looking forward to a full week of games at home and away from February 13–19.
