The University of Ottawa Student’s Union (UOSU) has passed a motion in support of Palestine at the Winter General Assembly on Mar. 10.
The University of Ottawa Student’s Union (UOSU) has passed a motion in support of Palestine at the Winter General Assembly on Mar. 10.
Since December 23, By-law and Regulatory Services have issued over 30 fines and two charges against Palestinian protestors. The actions are being heavily criticized for violating charter rights and expressing a political bias.
2,482 undergraduate students voted in the elections; a turnout rate of 6.74 per cent. This is notably a point lower than the turnout for the most recent by-election which had 2,999 ballots cast for a 7.7 per cent turn out — the highest by-election turnout in UOSU’s brief history.
The Fulcrum spoke with the seven candidates for the five FSS seats on UOSU’s BOD.
On Feb 14 the Fulcrum interviewed current UOSU president Delphine Robitaille about her campaign for a second term as president.
The essence of the document lies in its recognition of UOSU as the voice for U of O’s undergraduate student body.
“They reduced the French bursary and introduced an English counterpart,” said Rezaigue.
“We are in a stage of considerable uncertainty” Wilson commented.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said the move would allow the government to address “bad actors” taking advantage of international students.
“For the vast majority of mental health and substance use crises that people are experiencing, what they need is a community-based, compassionate response.”
While the Union pledged an annual budget of $175,000 for scholarships and bursaries in 2022, the current program has experienced a decrease of $45,000 in its current iteration.
The University is refusing to relocate the Garderie Bernadette child care center, which will make U of O the only U15 university without an on-campus daycare center.
On Jan.16, the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa hosted an event to study the success of Finland’s Housing First.
Mino’Weesini is a grocery program challenging the narrative of what a traditional food bank can be.
Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair announced the appointment of Jill Scott to principal of the Royal Military College (RMC). Her role with RMC will begin Mar. 4, 2024.
On Nov. 12, members of the U of O undergraduate population, the student union, and more came together at the 13-hour Autumn General Assembly.
Last Monday, members and allies of the Trans community held a vigil at the Human Rights Memorial for the many around the world that have passed away this past year due to violence and suicide.
U of O medical resident Dr. Yipeng Ge was suspended by the university administration over his public support and statements for Palestine around three weeks ago.
“This is all too similar to the situation I face with my university’s students’ union unacademic and antisemitic statement”
The University of Ottawa has been ranked 4th in North America in the Sustainable Transportation category by the Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) Sustainable Campus Index.
Station to be placed in the CF Rideau Centre across from the Rideau LRT station.
More than 70 community groups voted to oppose the proposal, citing concerns about using public funds for a public-private partnership
In an action organized by INSAF uOttawa, hundreds of students walked out of class to show solidarity with Palestine amid the ongoing genocide on the Gaza Strip.
On Oct. 18, the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, the first and only woman to serve as Prime Minister of Canada, commemorated Persons Day with a speech at the University of Ottawa’s Demarais building to a crowd of politicians and former public servants.
The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) Board of Directors (BOD) met on Saturday, Oct. 21 to prepare for its upcoming Autumn General Assembly (AGA). The meeting began online at noon and met in the University’s Senate room in Tabaret Hall at 1 p.m.