The University of Prince Edward Island received the sad news that Dr. Benet Davetian, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, passed away on Monday, July 25. The flags in front of the Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place have been lowered to half-mast in his memory.

In a message to the University community, UPEI President Greg Keefe expressed condolences to Dr. Davetian’s family, friends, colleagues, and students.