Message from the President: Supporting students through the end of the semester
The following message was also issued to UPEI employees by email to their UPEI email accounts.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
The last several weeks have been challenging, and I thank everyone in the University community for their patience and understanding. The University’s immediate focus is ensuring students are supported and can successfully complete the academic semester.
Basin Head ecosystem restoration project focus of Island Lecture Series presentation on April 25
The presentation by Marine ecologist Dr. Irené Novaczek that was previously scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, has been postponed until Tuesday, April 25. Dr. Novaczek will give a presentation about the ecosystem restoration project at Basin Head on April 25 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI.
Island Lecture Series: Dr. Irené Novaczek
Join us for a lecture by marine ecologist Dr. Irené Novaczek on the Ecosystem Restoration Project at Basin Head. Basin Head was designated as a "Marine Protected Area" under the Oceans Act in 2005 to conserve and protect a unique strain of Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) which is thought to exist only within the confines of Basin Head.
UPEI Track and Field recruits Island speedster Leah Campbell
The UPEI Track and Field team is excited to welcome Cornwall, PEI native Leah Campbell for the 2023–24 season. Head coach Colin MacAdam has no doubt she will help the team continue to improve their sprint and relay performances.
Sustain Geoscience Science of Earthquakes live session
Join us for a FREE live video session to learn why earthquakes happen and what can we do about it with Dr. Wendy Bohon on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:30 PM ET (7:30 AT).
UPEI Community Bulletin: University and UPEI Faculty Association agree to tentative deal
The University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Faculty Association (UPEI FA), Bargaining Unit 1 and Bargaining Unit 2, reached a tentative Collective Agreement on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Details of the settlement will be shared with the relevant parties by their respective bargaining teams. The agreement will need to be ratified by members of the UPEI FA and the University’s Board of Governors before any information is publicly released.
Message to Students: A possible scenario for back to class
The following message from the Vice-President Academic and Research was sent to UPEI students and copied to employees via their UPEI email accounts on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Dear Students,
The UPEI administration acknowledges how stressful this strike is on you. We are receiving many questions from you and parents. Although we do not have definitive answers to all questions because much depends on when the strike will end, we are sharing with you a tentative proposal below.
New award created to assist Indigenous students at UPEI
The UPEI Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre has created a new award for Indigenous students attending the University, with support from the Government of Prince Edward Island.
The Engaging with Culture Award is designed to help current Indigenous students, their families, and support people attend ceremonies and cultural gatherings by alleviating financial concerns. The funding amount awarded will vary according to need.
UPEI Community Bulletin: Minister appoints mediator so talks can resume
The following message was issued by email to UPEI employees and students on April 6, 2023.
The University and the UPEI Faculty Association received a letter from the Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, late on April 5, 2023, confirming that Michelle Flaherty will assist the two parties as they enter mediated talks. Ms. Flaherty is an experienced mediator and arbitrator who assisted the parties earlier this year.
UPEI Community Bulletin: UPEI and UPEI FA agree to enter mediation
The following message was also issued to UPEI students and employees via their @upei.ca email accounts.
The University is pleased to get back to the bargaining table with the UPEI Faculty Association (UPEI FA).
Earlier today, the Government of Prince Edward Island contacted both parties to see if they would be interested in entering mediation in an attempt to resolve the ongoing UPEI FA strike.
Both parties have agreed.
