Free meningitis-B vaccine available to ÀÖ·¢IV students living in residence

On April 21, 2023, the PEI Department of Health and Wellness announced that eligibility for the meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals. 

Beginning this month, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available through the province’s Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) to students attending a post-secondary school and living in residence in PEI or out-of-province. The cost is being covered by the provincial government.

ÀÖ·¢IV Community Bulletin: Collective agreement ratified, classes to resume on April 17

The ÀÖ·¢IV Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the ÀÖ·¢IV Faculty Association (ÀÖ·¢IV FA), Bargaining Unit 1 and Bargaining Unit 2, at a special meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023. The agreement was ratified earlier in the day by the members of ÀÖ·¢IV FA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at ÀÖ·¢IV. 

Supports, activities, and events for ÀÖ·¢IV Students, April 11–14

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to ÀÖ·¢IV students on behalf of ÀÖ·¢IV Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.

Hello ÀÖ·¢IV Students,

With the continuation of the ÀÖ·¢IV Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

Supports, activities, and events for ÀÖ·¢IV students, April 3–6

The following message was sent to ÀÖ·¢IV students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of ÀÖ·¢IV Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.

Hello ÀÖ·¢IV Students,

With the continuation of the ÀÖ·¢IV Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

Elijah Miller and Brinten Comeau named ÀÖ·¢IV Athletes of the Year

ÀÖ·¢IV’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual ÀÖ·¢IV Panther Celebration—Athletic Awards Gala on Thursday, March 30, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and the community. 

This year, the ÀÖ·¢IV Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the ÀÖ·¢IV Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the ÀÖ·¢IV Men’s Basketball team.