The UPEI Soccer and the Rugby Panthers are gearing up for a week of competition at home and away.

Friday, September 11
AWAY:
5:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers play the Mount Allison University Mounties in Sackville, New Brunswick.

7:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers play the St. Francis Xavier X-Women in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

7:30 pm: The UPEI Men’s Soccer Panthers play the Mount Allison University Mounties in Sackville, New Brunswick.

Sunday, September 13
AT HOME:

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for August 31 to September 6 are Liv Dowding (women’s soccer) and Adam Allain (men’s soccer).

Dr. Brent MacLaine, Professor Emeritus of English and renowned poet, will be celebrated for his contributions to the PEI literary community on Thursday, September 17, at 7 pm, in the Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

The evening, which will be co-hosted by UPEI Professor Emeritus Richard Lemm and PEI Poet Laureate Bren Simmers, will include readings of MacLaine’s poetry by other Island writers, colleagues, and friends. Hosted by the Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookstore, the event is free and open to everyone.

Post-war bungalows, also known as “victory houses,” were built across Canada to house returning veterans and their families. The Alexander Drive Project by PEI artist and author Sandy Kowalik tells the story of one such neighbourhood built in 1948 in Charlottetown. Published by Island Studies Press, the book will be launched on September 16, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, University of Prince Edward Island. 

The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.

CUPE 501

Earlier this month, UPEI reached a tentative agreement with CUPE 501 following negotiations. The new collective agreement has now been ratified by both parties and is in place.

The University is grateful to both bargaining teams for their dedication and constructive, respectful approach throughout the negotiations.