National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Today, UPEI marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red Dress Day. The use of red dresses was originated by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010 as a representation of the women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people lost to violent crime. Red dresses continue to be hung across Canada in May, including on the UPEI campus, to honour those lost and to serve as a call for action to prevent future violence.
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.
Adult ADHD clinic to open at UPEI
The following new release was distributed by the Government of Prince Edward Island after an announcement was held at UPEI on April 11, 2022.
The University of Prince Edward Island and the provincial government are partnering on a new clinic to help adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Message from the President: COVID-19 protocols to remain in place
The following message was distributed on behalf of the Office of the President to faculty, staff, and students via their @upei.ca email addresses.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
As we approach the end of the academic semester, it is important to remember that COVID-19 continues to spread in our community, and we need to remain vigilant.
UPEI Women’s Basketball draws the wildcard and are off to the nationals!
U SPORTS announced the seeding on Sunday for the 2022 U SPORTS Women's Basketball Final 8 national championship, which runs from Thursday to Sunday at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.
The best in U SPORTS Women’s Hockey returns to UPEI, March 24–27
It’s been a two-year wait, but the Panthers are set to compete on home ice once again as UPEI hosts the 2022 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship at MacLauchlan Arena. In 2020, UPEI hadn’t even played their first game when the championship was cancelled due to COVID-19.
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: In-person teaching and learning to resume February 28
The following message was distributed on February 16, 2022, to faculty, staff, and students via their @upei.ca email on behalf of the Office of the President.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
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.
