The University issued an update to students and employees on April 6 to advise that Minister Bloyce Thompson has appointed Michelle Flaherty as the mediator for the upcoming talks with the UPEI Faculty Association.

The following message outlining student supports, activities, and events available during the strike was also emailed to UPEI students on behalf of UPEI Student Affairs on April 6, 2023. Please note that some programming is not taking place over the holiday weekend.

The University and UPEI Faculty Association have agreed to return to the bargaining table with the assistance of a government-appointed mediator. 

Read the latest UPEI Community Bulletin that outlines how the University is responding to the recent UPEI Student Union survey about what students want to see happen after the strike.

This latest UPEI Community Bulletin was emailed to UPEI employees and students via their @upei.ca email addresses on April 2. Previous updates and resource information can be found at upei.ca/labour

UPEI Student Affairs sent a message on April 2 to UPEI students via their @upei.ca emails, outlining the supports, activities, and events being offered by various offices from April 3–6.

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

This latest UPEI Community Bulletin was emailed to UPEI employees and students via their @upei.ca email addresses. Previous updates and resource information can be found at upei.ca/labour

The University of Prince Edward Island community is saddened to learn of the recent death of Dr. Kai Liu, assistant professor in the UPEI School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences.

The following UPEI Community Bulletin was also issued to UPEI employees and students by email on March 30, 2023.