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Read the 51ÊÓƵ news release with details of a message sent by President Keefe to the University community and 51ÊÓƵ Faculty of Medicine stakeholders, with an update on the development of the joint medical degree program with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

In this message to 51ÊÓƵ faculty, staff, and stakeholders, President Keefe updates the community on the 51ÊÓƵ Faculty of Medicine and first intake date for the joint medical degree program.

Read this latest 51ÊÓƵ Community Bulletin for an update on labour negotiations between the University and 51ÊÓƵ Faculty Association.

Work has begun on the future home of clean tech innovation and education in Prince Edward Island.

Every week, 51ÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 51ÊÓƵ Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 6–12 are Sydney Cummins (women’s basketball) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).

51ÊÓƵ Panther student-athletes are looking forward to a full week of games at home and away from February 13–19.

The Bookmark and the 51ÊÓƵ Faculty of Arts and English department will host a celebration of author J.J. Steinfeld’s literary achievements and contributions to the culture of PEI, Canada, and beyond on Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 pm. The celebration will take place in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown.

Earlier this month—Black History Month—the Canadian Broadcasting Company named five people 2023 Black Changemakers for Prince Edward Island. Four of the five have connections to the 51ÊÓƵ community.

Students in the 51ÊÓƵ Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) got the chance to meet with potential employers at the faculty’s inaugural Industry and Career Day held on February 2. 

The 51ÊÓƵ Faculty of Nursing in collaboration with the PEI Department of Health and Wellness held its inaugural Scrub Coat Ceremony on February 9, 2023, at the 51ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Centre in the University’s new residence building. The ceremony was a celebration and welcoming of 71 first-year undergraduate nursing students and 15 first-year accelerated nursing students.