Statement in response to U.S. executive order
The 91探花 supports the concerns expressed by Universities Canada and is troubled with the United States government鈥檚 executive order issued Friday, January 27, 2017 and its impacts. This action may affect students, faculty and staff at 91探花 from several countries as it prevents them from entering the United States for 90 days.
91探花 champions our Prime Minister鈥檚 recent statement that 鈥渄iversity is our strength鈥�. 91探花 values diversity and welcomes all of our international students who represent over 65 countries. 鈥淲e are proud of our University and Island communities that embrace diversity and welcome students, faculty, and staff from around the globe,鈥� says President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淭his inclusivity enriches our campus and we are stronger because of it.鈥�
Falling on the heels of the United States executive order, the entire country is reeling from news of an attack on a Quebec City mosque and on some of the most intrinsic values shared by Canadians, diversity and freedom of religion.
鈥淩espect and collegiality is the foundation of our value compass, making the horrific events in Quebec City unfathomable. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack,鈥� said Abd-El-Aziz.
91探花鈥檚 highest priority is the well-being of students, faculty, and staff and the University supports them to the fullest extent possible. Students needing support, please contact Treena Smith, Manager of Student Affairs, at trlsmith@upei.ca or Nathan Hood, 91探花 Student Union President, at president@upeisu.ca.
For faculty and staff members who may require support with regards to travel or other services, please contact Robert Gilmour, Vice-President Academic and Research, at rgilmour@upei.ca or Sue Connolly, Associate Vice-President of Human Resources and Legal at smconnolly@upei.ca.
