UPEI has lowered the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building to half-mast on the passing of UPEI Founder, honorary degree recipient, and professor emeritus, Dr. Brendan O’Grady. 

Dr. O’Grady passed away on Saturday, November 24, at the age of 93. His wake will be held at the Belvedere Funeral Home on Friday, November 30, from 4–7 p.m., and a funeral mass at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer on Saturday, December 1, at 1 p.m. UPEI’s flags will remain at half-mast until after his funeral. President Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement on behalf of the University, expressing his condolences to Dr. O'Grady's family and his many colleagues and friends.