The University of Prince Edward Island Student Union (UPEISU) is pleased to announce the launch of its new logo. The process, which took place over the last year, with much assistance from UPEI’s Integrated Communications department, is now in its implementation phase as of May 1.

UPEISU President Kate VanGerven explains the reason for the rebranding exercise, “our old logo has never properly reflected the UPEISU’s vision, mission, or core values and really didn’t say anything about the organization or what we do for students.”

The rebranding process, led by the Vice President of Communications, UPEISU, included several student councillors, as well as full-time staff, in an attempt to better understand how the Student Union should be branded. The physical changes in signage will take place over the summer months to be ready for new and returning students come September.

The ceremony itself is a masterpiece put together by staff and faculty members across campus and orchestrated (mostly) without issue. It's the fun stuff before and after that comes from us, the students. There's a budget and instructions to "have fun with it" from both the University and here at the Student Union - and we have some big ideas. In the past there have been barbecues, parent/teacher/student mixers at The Wave, a pubcrawl of course, grad packs with UPEI swag and discounts from around Charlottetown and as always, a gift to the University from your graduating class.  

From now until Convocation on May 12th, this will be the place to look for all information regarding GRAD WEEK. Fundraising and planning is now underway but there's still time to get in on the "behind-the-scenes" action. 

If you'd like to get involved with the GRAD WEEK Planning Committee, send a quick e-mail to vpactivities@upeisu.ca 

 With NSO preparation in full swing, it's time to find some team leaders and captains!  Do you think YOU have what it takes? Yes?