Student charged with sexual assault accepted to U of O law school
Prison sentence would impact student’s future according to defense lawyer A group of students from the University of Ottawa’s common law program have... Read more.
Protesters descend on U.S. Embassy in wake of Charlottesville violence
Organizers say protest targeted racism, encouraged communities without violence On Wednesday, Aug. 23, members of the community gathered on the steps of the... Read more.
Faculty of Education graduate gets first Alex Trebek Leadership Award
Hunter Kelly recognized for work with foster youth, fundraising in Uganda Early in August the University of Ottawa issued its first Alex Trebek Leadership... Read more.
Campus construction still underway, deadline set for 2018
Energy saving measures, updates on STEM building, learning centre With the end of summer in sight and a new school year around the corner, the University of... Read more.
Sexual assault trial of former U of O hockey players further delayed
Proceedings now slated to begin on Feb. 5, 2018 The sexual assault trial of two former University of Ottawa hockey players, David Foucher and Guillaume... Read more.
U of O master’s student dies of stroke after travel injury
Friends of student describe her as “vivacious,” full of life On Friday, May 19, Kathleen Brennan, a master’s student at the University of Ottawa, died... Read more.
U of O student found dead in apartment
GoFundMe page launched by the family to cover funeral costs On Saturday, March 25, the body of University of Ottawa student Jérémy Michael Gauvin was... Read more.
U of O students launch Indigenous online resource centre
Portal designed to assist Aboriginal students with scholarships, admission tips The University of Ottawa recently launched an online portal that serves as a... Read more.
Ottawa in talks of becoming sanctuary city
U of O profs weigh in on what this new status could mean for residents On March 30, Ottawa City councillors met to discuss the possibility of giving the... Read more.
U of O profs first in Canada to co-parent child outside romantic relationship
Case extends beyond joint custody according to profs, both recognized as parents Two University of Ottawa law professors have become the first women in Canada... Read more.
Executive overtime pay discussed at April 2 BOA meeting
Meeting sees talk on freedom of the press, Dorimain’s March 5 statements On Sunday, April 2, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board... Read more.
SFUO president delivers notice of action to federation VPs, the Fulcrum
Allegations by VP university affairs prompt threat of legal action by president against six parties On Wednesday, March 22, the Fulcrum received a notice of... Read more.
Equity week panel discusses financial barriers to education
SFUO food bank hosts Paul Dewar to talk unpaid internships, food insecurity On Tuesday, March 21, as part of the Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
Rideau-Vanier ward may host pilot for licensing landlords
City of Ottawa councillor Fleury to explore further protections of tenant rights Ottawa city councillor Mathieu Fleury of the Rideau-Vanier ward is exploring... Read more.
Year in review with U of O president Jacques Frémont
Frémont talks mental health, sexual violence, and food insecurity in exclusive interview with the Fulcrum On Thursday, March 16, Jacques Frémont, president... Read more.
SFUO exec salary raise reversed at historic GA
March 14 assembly sees quorum met for the first time since inception The March 14 General Assembly (GA) of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Prioritizing mental health can be done in your pajamas
U of O alumna joins tech-based mental health counselling startup, seeks to improve accessibility Walking into an office for your first, long-awaited mental... Read more.
BOA ratifies 2017 SFUO general election results
Concerns raised over U-Pass usage by part-time execs due to “grey period” During the March 12 Board of Administration (BOA) meeting, a motion was read to... Read more.
SFUO tension reaches fever pitch
Student execs raise own salaries by $6,200 each, fire comptroller general The most recent Board of Administration (BOA) meeting saw a motion for Student... Read more.
Food Services unveil new Gee-Gee waffle
Faculty of Engineering helps design signature waffle plate for the U of O The University of Ottawa recently became the first Canadian university to design and... Read more.
U of O prof discovers earliest remnants of life on Earth
Discovery reframes scientists’ understanding of planet’s evolution Earlier this month an international team of geologists and microbiologists, one member... Read more.
U of O students Roll Up the Rim for the homeless
Cuppa Change initiative allows students to give back in small, meaningful ways As part of this year’s Roll Up the Rim to Win, University of Ottawa students... Read more.
Tensions rise between SFUO execs at March 5 BOA
Roméo Ahimakin accused of being “violent and misogynistic” and abusing power A regularly scheduled Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)... Read more.
Photo campaign brings feminist face to the law
New club works toward first annual national forum, elevating marginalized voices A group of University of Ottawa law students are using photography to bring... Read more.
2017 SFUO general election updates
Students First candidates allege hackings of personal Facebook accounts Even though the results of the 2017 Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.