University refusing to post notice of certification for Nadon victims’ pending class action lawsuit on its webpage, suit now seeking $500 million
pending class action lawsuit holds that U of O must bear responsibility for wrongdoings of former physician Vincent Nadon Content warning: sexual... Read more.
Commemoration and reconciliation: The complex dynamics guiding the designation, alteration and removal of colonial monuments
Plaques on campus and at St. Joseph’s church omit details of brutal colonialism Outside Simard Hall on the University of Ottawa campus stands a plaque:... Read more.
Faculty of social sciences hosts Indigenous-led seminar on First Nations control of First Nations education
The seminar is latest in series on Indigenization and decolonisation of knowledge The University of Ottawa’s faculty of social sciences (FSS) hosted a... Read more.
Sandy Hill residents calling for permanent end to Panda Game after violent Oct. 2 street party
Several charges have been laid in relation to party, attended by about 2,000 students Many members of the Sandy Hill community are calling for an end to... Read more.
Opinion: On feminism, frosh weeks and ‘fun’
The tragic events at Western University highlight an institutional failure to protect female students Content warning: sexual assault This week,... Read more.
Election 2021 in Ottawa-Vanier: Mona Fortier
Ottawa-Vanier Liberal party Candidate Fortier speaks on climate change, health care, housing, and pandemic recovery This interview is part of The... Read more.
Ottawa Heart Institute working to raise awareness for women’s heart health with Jump In For Women’s Health campaign
Decades of neglect and subordination to men’s statistics has pushed women’s heart health to the sidelines of the conversation — Jump In seeks to change... Read more.
Bringing U of O’s artists back to the classroom
Professors and students tell the Fulcrum about COVID-19 policies, virtual learning, and the slow return to classrooms With classes resuming on Sept. 8, each... Read more.
Dear Di: I’m a pillow princess who needs a more thrilling sex life
Dear Di is back from her three-week vacation with more sex and relationship advice for the U of O student body Dear Di, I met a new guy, and I really... Read more.
A look at the races for the UOSU Board of Directors for the faculty of social sciences
The Fulcrum shines a spotlight on Carson Baker, Alaina Brunone, Alexandra Cooper, Samiatou Doumbia, Sherouk Elasfar, Henry Mann, Dawoud Najmundin, Adshaya... Read more.
U of O history prof found guilty of libel in Polish court
Department chair claims the trial is the lead up of several years of intimidation and pushback towards the professor's Holocaust research The Polish court... Read more.
U of O spring open house to take place online
Everything you should know about the upcoming virtual event From March 15-20, the University of Ottawa will be hosting admission events where incoming... Read more.
Lees campus changes municipal wards to join Rideau-Vanier
Lees campus is now part of Rideau-Vanier ward, rather than Capital ward Ottawa’s city council passed a motion in December 2020 which added a 24th seat to... Read more.
Want to run in the UOSU general election? Here’s what you need to know
Nomination period ends March 7 at 11 p.m. The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) hosted a town hall on March 4 to address questions about the... Read more.
Campus updates: As U of O prepares to reopen campus; UOSU president highlights priorities for students
As plans for return to campus become more concrete, UOSU is preparing to advocate for students in the process Most Ontario universities have returned from... Read more.
The Wire: First-ever online Carleton University Students’ Association elections shrouded in controversy
Concerns over mental health, election fraud and allegations of unjust system arise The Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) held the voting... Read more.
Discord groups helping students stay connected during pandemic
Unofficial U of O Discord group provides place for hundreds to socialize, study and connect With the pandemic exacerbating the stress and difficulties of... Read more.
The Wire: University of Saskatchewan residence faces COVID-19 outbreak
Three individuals living in Seager Wheeler Residence Hall tested positive earlier this month The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is one of the latest... Read more.
Moving into residence during the COVID-19 pandemic
First-year students are showing up to residences to move in for the winter term Like most other facilities on the University of Ottawa campus, residence... Read more.
The Wire: UBC president and director of the School of Public Health face backlash for travelling during pandemic
Several other staff and faculty at UBC also admitted travelling during winter break and holidays The University of British Columbia (UBC) president and... Read more.
The Wire: UNB plans to become smoke-free campus by 2022
Motion for smoke-free campus was also presented at the University of Ottawa On Dec. 9, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced its decision to... Read more.
Heckle: Spammed with stupidity – Who thought an online semester was the right time to migrate emails?
The switch from Gmail to Outlook continues to be a bumpy road In July 2020, the University of Ottawa announced it would be switching email servers for... Read more.
Indigenous Law Student’s Association becomes a registered student government
Switch to RSG was approved by undergraduate students at UOSU Fall General Assembly On Nov. 12, a clear majority of those in attendance for the... Read more.
U of O announces new partnership to manufacture biotherapeutics
Partners include Algonquin College, The Ottawa Hospital and Mitacs The University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, The Ottawa Hospital, and Mitacs have... Read more.
U of O names professor Boulou Ebanda de B’béri as special advisor on anti-racism and inclusion
De B’béri to co-chair Action Committee on Anti-Racism and Inclusion, announcement comes on eve of protest The University of Ottawa announced on... Read more.