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The presentation by Marine ecologist Dr. Irené Novaczek that was previously scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, has been postponed until Tuesday, April 25. Dr. Novaczek will give a presentation about the ecosystem restoration project at Basin Head on April 25 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, 17³Ô¹Ï. 

The 17³Ô¹Ï Track and Field team is excited to welcome Cornwall, PEI native Leah Campbell for the 2023–24 season. Head coach Colin MacAdam has no doubt she will help the team continue to improve their sprint and relay performances.

The 17³Ô¹Ï and the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association (17³Ô¹Ï FA), Bargaining Unit 1 and Bargaining Unit 2, reached a tentative Collective Agreement on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Details of the settlement will be shared with the relevant parties by their respective bargaining teams. The agreement will need to be ratified by members of the 17³Ô¹Ï FA and the University’s Board of Governors before any information is publicly released.

The following message from the Vice-President Academic and Research was sent to 17³Ô¹Ï students and copied to employees via their 17³Ô¹Ï email accounts on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Dear Students,

The 17³Ô¹Ï administration acknowledges how stressful this strike is on you. We are receiving many questions from you and parents. Although we do not have definitive answers to all questions because much depends on when the strike will end, we are sharing with you a tentative proposal below.

The 17³Ô¹Ï Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre has created a new award for Indigenous students attending the University, with support from the Government of Prince Edward Island.

The Engaging with Culture Award is designed to help current Indigenous students, their families, and support people attend ceremonies and cultural gatherings by alleviating financial concerns. The funding amount awarded will vary according to need.

The following message was issued by email to 17³Ô¹Ï employees and students on April 6, 2023. 

The University and the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association received a letter from the Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, late on April 5, 2023, confirming that Michelle Flaherty will assist the two parties as they enter mediated talks. Ms. Flaherty is an experienced mediator and arbitrator who assisted the parties earlier this year.

The following message was also issued to 17³Ô¹Ï students and employees via their @upei.ca email accounts.

The University is pleased to get back to the bargaining table with the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association (17³Ô¹Ï FA).

Earlier today, the Government of Prince Edward Island contacted both parties to see if they would be interested in entering mediation in an attempt to resolve the ongoing 17³Ô¹Ï FA strike.

Both parties have agreed.