U of O prof starts work program for refugees
Training, job placements all part of three-phase program for refugee women Now that Syrian refugees have made Ottawa their home for close to a year, many of... Read more.
Tuition fees remain on the rise for undergrads
Students to see 2.8 per cent increase in tuition, says Statistics Canada On Sept. 7 Statistics Canada released a study saying that tuition prices have... Read more.
City hall hosts new crop of U of O entrepreneurs
Student entrepreneurs pitch business models to the community at annual rally On Sept. 8, young entrepreneurs from across the city, including many University... Read more.
Campus club starts initiative for young women and girls at local shelter
U of O’s United Way chapter to host leadership events over the next eight months This year, the University of Ottawa’s United Way chapter will be... Read more.
Assisted dying to be reinforced in U of O med school curriculum
Medical ethics professor to teach students about new assisted dying laws With Canada’s new legislation on assisted dying introduced in June, medical... Read more.
Giving students a First Nations perspective
U of O hosts panel on treaty rights, issues facing Indigenous communities On Sept. 13 the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law teamed up with Amnesty... Read more.
U of O student found dead in Ottawa River
Science student Jessica Ntahoturi mourned by family and student community The Ottawa Police Service confirmed on Sept. 8 that the body of a woman found in the... Read more.
Animal rights course debuts in lecture halls this fall
U of O alum introduces students to “Animals and the Law” in third-year seminar course This fall the University of Ottawa will introduce its first animal... Read more.
Government payroll system causes difficulties for students
U of O financial department assists students affected by Phoenix problems Since its implementation earlier this year, the federal government’s new... Read more.
New U of O residence opens at 45 Mann
Off-campus housing features gym, game room, terrace space for upper-year students Based on results of a 2015 survey put forward by the University of Ottawa, a... Read more.
U of O welcomes new SASS director
Former educator hopes to bring student-centric approach to campus service As classes resume this September, the Student Academic Success Service (SASS)... Read more.
U-Pass wait time exceeds three hours
Delays from OC Transpo, reduced SFUO staffing factors in longer line Over the past few weeks, students returning to campus for the new school year have been... Read more.
101 Week to see changes this September
FedStock, closing ceremonies will remain for revamped 101 Week This year’s 101 Week will see a number of changes, both in the events themselves as well as... Read more.
Cuts to funding for campus clubs this year
Lack of communication between SFUO and club executives raises concerns Due to austerity measures taken by the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Summer construction continues into new school year
FSS, UCU among other buildings to see changes in 2016 and beyond Students returning to school this September will be welcomed by a familiar sight—campus... Read more.
SFUO budget sees big cuts to clubs, social, and campaigns budgets
The budget was approved at Aug. 16 BOA meeting, released online on Aug. 25 The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) recently released its... Read more.
Students rally in solidarity with Black Lives Matter Toronto
U of O students, SFUO participate in nation-wide protest at local police station Students from the University of Ottawa joined others across the city at a... Read more.
U of O professor helps publish study on endangered species
Invertebrates neglected in biodiversity conservation efforts, says study Professor Jeremy Kerr of the University of Ottawa’s Department of Biology joined a... Read more.
In memoriam: Mauril Bélanger
On the legacy of the late Ottawa-Vanier MP and former SFUO president Ottawa-Vanier Liberal member of parliament, Mauril Bélanger, passed away on Aug. 16 at... Read more.
SFUO finances under scrutiny at recent BOA meeting
Questions raised about transparency in SFUO finances and budget The most recent Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of Administration... Read more.
No seriously, Internet access is a human right
Anti-poverty group is right to push for cheap, basic plans We live in a digital world. For most people the Internet, whether for recreation or for work, is an... Read more.
Ryerson’s new meal plan rules won’t work at U of O, says Card Services manager
Recently, Ryerson University altered the structure of its meal plan funds, giving students options to reallocate any funds that remain at the end of the... Read more.
The Trudeaus are just like us
Social media addicts, and they even use their legs! For decades, Canadians have been suffering under the leadership of several unrelatable prime ministers.... Read more.
BOA meeting includes motions and departures
Faculty of medicine rep leaves in protest, VP equity says this was her last meeting While much of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Campus station closing on April 24
OC Transpo will be stopping service to the University of Ottawa’s Campus Station on April 24, while exams don’t wrap up until April 27. The... Read more.