Author: upeisu

18 Jan

Posted at 14:03h in Student Union News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 01/18/2021 - Charlottetown, PE   The UPEI Student Union has launched the Video Game Co-Op, a free video game console rental service created and funded by the UPEISU.  “As someone who has been planning events for students for years now, it is not uncommon to hear UPEI students voice that they...

17 Jun

Posted at 19:18h in Student Union News

June 17, 2020 – Charlottetown, PE The UPEI Student Union is pleased with the announcement of an investment of $700,000 into an expansion of the Island Advantage Bursary at the 2020-2021 PEI Provincial Budget Address on June 17, 2020. “This is a historic investment that the UPEI Student Union has been advocating...

14 Apr

Posted at 17:30h in Student Union News

The UPEI Student Union is pleased with the Government of Prince Edward Island’s announcement today about funds dedicated to helping post-secondary students impacted by COVID19. A $95,000 relief fund will be distributed to post-secondary institutions across PEI who will then ensure the funds reach students in need. This includes those facing...

04 Mar

Posted at 22:10h in Student Union News, Uncategorized

The UPEI Student Union Winter Election Results were announced tonight at The Fox & Crow. This election saw the voting in of representatives to sit on the 2020-2021 Student Union Council,  and for their 2020-2021 Executive Committee. The results are as follows: President: Brian Affouan: 344 votes Mateo Blacquiere: 190 votes Abstain: 117 Vice President Academic...

11 Feb

Posted at 10:16h in Community News, Student Union News

Government of PEI, UPEI, and UPEISU Joint News Release Photo:   Introducing UPEI’s Open Education Resource Development program Partnership with Robertson Library, Province of PEI, and UPEISU aimed at lowering post-education costs by supporting open resources for students Charlottetown, PEI (February 11, 2020)—UPEI’s Robertson Library, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, and...

06 Jan

Posted at 12:23h in Student Union News, Uncategorized

The UPEI Student Union is proud to announce its new reusable program focused on sustainability. Implemented today, on the 6th of January of 2020, “Choose to Reuse” is a three-part program. This will now be part of the UPEISU-owned campus pub, The Fox & Crow’s, daily routine. “I believe this program...

02 Oct

Posted at 21:56h in Student Union News

The UPEI Student Union Fall Election Results were announced tonight at The Fox & Crow. This election saw the voting in of representatives to sit on the 2019-2020 Student Union Council. The results are as follows: First Year Rep (1) David Reyes: 78 Merdad Berouzi: 57 Abstain: 30 Arts Rep (1) Malak Nassar: 66 George Williams: 63 Abstain: 20 Science ...

30 Sep

Posted at 10:11h in Student Union News

UPEI Student Union Launches Panther Patrol 30/09/2019 - Charlottetown, PE The UPEI Student Union has launched the Panther Patrol, a free shuttle service for UPEI students. “It has definitely been a big investment,” states Emma Drake, UPEISU President. “However, we felt that this is a service that would improve accessibility and comfort for...