BOG talks 2019-20 budget, deficit, and underfunding at May meeting
The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors met on May 27 to approve and discuss the university’s 2019-20 budget, with the Ford government’s upcoming... Read more.
Vehicle drives into Nelson Street home, no injuries reported
A large vehicle drove into a home on Nelson Street in Sandy Hill just after 10 a.m. this morning but no one was injured, Ottawa Fire Services said... Read more.
U of O to award seven honorary doctorates at spring convocation
CONVOCATION RUNS FROM JUNE 16-19 The University of Ottawa has released the names of the seven people who will share the stage with thousands of U of O... Read more.
What to expect from the May Board of Governors meeting
UNIVERSITY RUNNING A DEFICIT WHILE TUITION UP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, TWO RESIDENCES TO CLOSE BY 2022 The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors... Read more.
Between 30-40 profs could strike as early as Friday
The Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of Ottawa (APTPUO) said Wednesday that a group of between 30 to 40 part-time professors in the... Read more.
CityFolk drops 2019 lineup
LANSDOWNE PARK FESTIVAL RUNS FROM SEPT. 12-15 CityFolk has dropped the curtain on the lineup for this year’s edition of the four-day Lansdowne Park... Read more.
Student found dead in U of O residence
University of Ottawa students received an emailed statement from university president Jacques Fremont on May 22, informing of the death of a student in one of... Read more.
APTPUO gives notice of potential strike
STRIKE WOULD IMPACT PART-TIME PROFESSORS IN OFFICIAL LANGUAGES AND BILINGUALISM INSTITUTE The Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of... Read more.
Meet the U of O’s dean of health sciences
THIBAULT GREW UP IN VANIER, GRADUATED FROM THE U OF O AND PREVIOUSLY TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY The faculty of health sciences at the University of Ottawa is... Read more.
U of O unrolls cannabis policy
The University of Ottawa unrolled its cannabis policy nearly six months after legalization day, governing cannabis consumption, growth and sale on... Read more.
Reflecting on “a rough year” with Jacques Frémont
U of O president reflects on 2018-19 year, discusses plans for future On April 17, 2019, the Fulcrum interviewed Jacques Frémont for his thoughts on an... Read more.
Keeping up with university and student politics over the summer
It’s been a busy year in university and student politics. From tuition increases to controversial GAs, there has been a lot going on. However, student and... Read more.
Sports Services on mental health
I wish to respond to two articles published this week in the Fulcrum, bringing into question the support provided by uOttawa’s Sports Services and its... Read more.
BDS motion at the General assembly
Tuesday I had the privilege of attending the SFUO General Assembly. Like many people sitting in the room and standing outside, I was frustrated and hurt... Read more.
Opposing BDS motions
Despite two very ugly, mean-spirited, and failed attempts at both the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa Board of Administration (BOA) meeting last... Read more.
Setting a precedent for the SFUO president
There was a Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) scandal recently. Unfortunately, this is a sentence you’ve heard a lot over the past few... Read more.
Former Gee-Gees Football players looking to get drafted
Jackson Bennett and Khadim Mbaye look to start pro careers While the Gee-Gees football season may have ended a while ago, things are just heating up for two... Read more.
Jean-Emmanuel Pierre-Charles named OUA all-star
Gee-Gee praised for his consistent play, strong shooting Jean-Emmanuel Pierre-Charles, a fifth-year social sciences student and a forward on the Gee-Gees... Read more.
Promoting the General Assembly
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has been hosting General Assemblies (GAs) since 2014. However, at two GAs per year, so far there has... Read more.
Gees come back to force a close series against Stingers
Gees’ first win in playoff series since 2008-09 season The University of Ottawa Women’s Hockey team went into another year in the Réseau du Sport... Read more.
A step in the right direction with Gees’ first series win since re-establishment
Nationally fourth ranked McGill too much for the Gees down the stretch After finishing with a remarkable 15-8-5 record in their first season back from a two... Read more.
Canada’s health system needs to be improved
Over the past year, Canadians have doubtless seen headlines about how dysfunctional the American healthcare system is, or how bad it could become. You may have... Read more.
Early playoff exit ends basketball season for the Gee-Gees
Rams get the best of Ottawa for second straight year A 77-69 defeat to the Ryerson Rams in the quarters on Feb. 24 put an end to the basketball season for the... Read more.
Gee-Gees swimming wrap-up at OUA, U-Sports championships
Casarin, Champagne talk this year’s success, look to next year’s competition The University of Ottawa’s swimming team’s season is over, after... Read more.
Women’s Basketball team loses by one point, ending playoff run
With tough loss, all Gee-Gees teams have ended their post-seasons After a close game, the University of Ottawa Women’s Basketball team lost 46-47 against... Read more.