Gallo, Schwartz, and Kent disqualified from election after appeal by CEO
Threats against Abu-Naqoos prompts disqualifications, delays candidate ratification A special meeting of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
On the Hill with Raghad Khalil (part two)
The mayor’s office In this week's edition of "On the Hill," reporter Raghad Khalil took to City Hall to meet with none other than Ottawa's own Jim... Read more.
Ottawa community rallies for electoral reform
Event organizer believes reform is necessary to evade politics of fear On Saturday, Feb. 11, students and members of the Ottawa community held a day of action... Read more.
Special Feb. 13 BOA meeting hears election candidates’ appeals
Disqualifications in 2017 general election based on threats of violence against CEO Even though the 2017 Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)... Read more.
Hadi Wess reflects on election win
The new SFUO president talks about this year's campaign and looks to the future On Feb. 11, the results of the 2017 Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
Unofficial 2017 SFUO election results
Hadi Wess elected president of the SFUO The votes are in for the 2017 Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) general election, which saw a 14.6... Read more.
Allegations raised about presidential candidate’s platform in 2017 SFUO election
Student says Wess’ student centre idea previously brought forward and struck down On Feb. 7, University of Ottawa student Joachim Finlay raised allegations... Read more.
SFUO general election debates 2017 recap
IPPSSA debate cancelled after executive raises concerns over censorship with vetted questions On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 debates were hosted by the Fulcrum and la... Read more.
U of O to assist students affected by U.S. travel ban
Students will receive aid in finding housing and be credited for U.S. courses In response to the travel ban issued by the United States government against... Read more.
SFUO advocates for Indigenous, Muslim students at Feb. 5 meeting
Motions for multi-faith centre, Indigenous students’ seat pass at latest BOA The Feb. 5 Board of Administration (BOA) meeting saw motions pass that aimed to... Read more.
U of O stands in solidarity with victims of mosque shooting
Students partake in human chain, Parliament Hill and campus vigils Following the Jan. 29 shooting of six Muslim men at a mosque in Québec City, staff,... Read more.
Meet your 2017 SFUO general election candidates
With issues from transparency to debt, votes cast in this election could make or break the future of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
“Serious concerns” raised over 2017 SFUO election at BOA meeting
Board highlights ballot count change, CEO pay raise, CRO constitutionality On Jan. 26, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held their... Read more.
Three U of O profs named to the Order of Canada
Richard French recognized for work in business and the public sector On Dec. 31, 2016, three University of Ottawa professors were appointed to the Order of... Read more.
New virtual campus to replace Blackboard Learn in spring 2017
Student senator raises concerns over lack of consultation over new system A new learning platform is set to replace Blackboard Learn at the University of... Read more.
On the Hill with Raghad Khalil (part one)
The life of a student political staffer It will come as no surprise that the University of Ottawa has the largest number of students working on Parliament... Read more.
U of O law students provide government ID to the homeless
Pro bono program helps students give back and gain practical legal experience Two University of Ottawa law students are currently working to provide... Read more.
APUO challenges senior U of O executives’ pay raise in court
Judge rules in favour of challenge, U of O to pay $7,500 in costs A judge has ruled in favour of a challenge brought forward by the Association of Professors... Read more.
U of O student selected for Daughters of the Vote conference
March event to promote discussion on women’s issues in federal politics This March, one woman, aged 18 to 23, from each federal riding across the country... Read more.
Gee-Gees staff volunteer faces additional criminal charges
Equipment manager charged with sexual assault and further human trafficking A former Gee-Gees volunteer equipment manager is facing charges of sexual assault... Read more.
Ottawa women to rally together in post-inauguration march
Jan. 21 event part of international movement for women’s rights On Saturday, Jan. 21, women in Ottawa will join in solidarity with women in Washington,... Read more.
Latest SFUO board of administration meeting lowers GA quorum
Comptroller general’s investigative powers, sexual violence prevention also on agenda The most recent meeting of the Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
Comptroller general raises concerns around SFUO “expenses and behaviours”
Report highlights executives’ questionable credit card use, absence from office On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
BOA passes motion to oppose Kinder Morgan, Enbridge pipelines
Board meeting sees discussion on unaddressed GA motions On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held their final Board of... Read more.
U of O implements mandatory meditation for medical students
Mindfulness sessions designed to help relieve stress from intense curriculum The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine has recently implemented new... Read more.