Message from the President: May—A month of new beginnings

The following message was also distributed to students, staff, and faculty via email via their @upei.ca emails on May 4 on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear Members of the University Community,

With May now upon us, I am excited that—just as the season signals—there will be several “new beginnings” at UPEI, as well as the opportunity to celebrate them in-person.

Message from the President: UPEI COVID-19 protocols after April 30

The following message was distributed to students, faculty, and staff via their @upei.ca email addresses on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear Members of the University Community,

The UPEI COVID-19 team met recently to consider procedures for the next phase of our COVID-19 management program (after the Winter Academic Semester ends on April 30). In preparation for that meeting, we consulted with the UPEI Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) and other community stakeholders.

Better days ahead! Convocation 2022 to be in-person, May 10–13

The following message was distributed on behalf of the Office of the President to students, faculty, and staff on March 14 via their @upei.ca emails.

Dear Members of the University Community,

Although we are still in the midst of the winter semester, Spring is around the corner, and we are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2022. It is with great enthusiasm that I announce that we are proceeding with plans to host the four days of Convocation 2022 ceremonies in May in person, subject to PEI Chief Public Health Office protocols in place at the time.

Message from the President: Key Leadership Appointments

The following message was distributed to students, faculty, and staff via their @upei.ca emails on January 26, 2022, on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of several key leaders who will help ensure that UPEI continues to advance its strategic priorities and provide students with experiential learning opportunities that allow them to reach their full potential.

Message from the President: Online delivery for 2022 Winter Semester extended until February 27

The following message was also distributed to members of the UPEI community via their @upei.ca emails on behalf of the Office of the President.


Dear Members of the UPEI Community,

UPEI continues to prioritize the health and safety of our community as we progress through the 2022 Winter Academic Semester. The COVID-19 pandemic and Omicron situation on PEI remains a very fluid one, and the University has been reviewing and assessing measures and protocols to ensure we are aligned with the PEI Chief Public Health Office.