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The following message was distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on April 28, 2023.

Dear Members of the University Community,

17³Ô¹Ï has continued to monitor public health guidance in order to make any necessary adjustments to our protocols as the COVID-19 situation evolves and as our unique university environment warrants.

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.

The 17³Ô¹Ï Board of Governors ratified the new collective agreement with the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association (17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï FA’s two bargaining units, which represent faculty members, sessional instructors, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals at 17³Ô¹Ï. 

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to 17³Ô¹Ï students on behalf of 17³Ô¹Ï Student Affairs on April 6, 2023.

Hello 17³Ô¹Ï Students,

With the continuation of the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

The following message was sent to 17³Ô¹Ï students via their @upei email accounts on behalf of 17³Ô¹Ï Student Affairs on April 2, 2023.

Hello 17³Ô¹Ï Students,

With the continuation of the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you.

17³Ô¹Ï’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2022–23 season at the annual 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Brinten Comeau of the 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Rugby team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the 17³Ô¹Ï Men’s Basketball team. 

The 17³Ô¹Ï’s Board of Governors and members of Local 1870 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1870) have approved the three-year tentative agreement that was reached with the assistance of a third-party conciliator on March 14, 2023. CUPE 1870 represents approximately 345 support and administrative employees at 17³Ô¹Ï.

The following news release was issued on March 2, 2023, by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the 17³Ô¹Ï.

The 17³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI are inviting consultants to submit proposals to assess and analyze PEI’s health system capacity to integrate medical learners from the 17³Ô¹Ï’s Faculty of Medicine. The new Faculty, which was announced in October 2021, will be offering a joint doctor of medicine degree with partner Memorial University.