The UPEI community was saddened to learn about the tragic passing earlier this month of UPEI student Michael Oppong-Ampomah as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Michael was expected to graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering this spring.  

 

A Service of Remembrance will be held to honour Michael on Thursday, February 27, at 5:00 pm in the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. While Michael’s uncle from Ontario plans to attend the service, family from Ghana will travel to Charlottetown later in the spring.

 

A Book of Condolences has now been set up in the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre for anyone who would like to write a memory about Michael or a message to his family. It will available to sign until the Service of Remembrance.

 

Counsellors with UPEI Student Affairs are available for students needing support through this difficult time. To make an appointment, please contact them at studentserv@upei.ca. UPEI students, faculty, and staff can also access resources on the Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights site while eligible employees can call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-387-4765 for support.