“It kind of just made sense, because we have different skill sets and different experiences at the Fulcrum, it was a good match for us to run together,” said incoming Editor-in-Chief Jasmine McKnight about her and Hailey Otten’s election.
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The results of the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) elections are in. The elections were held this week from March 9 to March 11, with results being released early on the morning of March 12.
A greater police presence is one of the measures which is being practiced in an effort to avoid a repeat of the criminal incidents of the Panda Game street party this past fall.
“While we may have passed the peak of this latest wave, we still need to be vigilant,” reads University statement.
Two debates and one Q & A on March 5, saw five students running in this year’s elections talk operations, student life, and Francophone affairs.
The referendum questions are all concerning proposed fees designed to support new student services regarding advocacy, health, and legal representation.
In the second of four nights of election coverage, Fulcrum editor-in-chief Charley Dutil and news editor Zoë Mason sat down with equity commissioner candidates Sana Almansour and Daphnée Veilleux-Michaud.
In the first of four nights of election coverage, Fulcrum editor-in-chief Charley Dutil sat down with advocacy commissioner candidate Chelsey-Lynn Rousselle.
“Our history is who we are. And if you’re going to talk about academic freedom, you have to incorporate that history within your teachings,” said panellist Dr. Lashley during Friday’s event.
Students have been facing violence and harassment during the 20 day occupation of the Ottawa downtown core.
“We owe it to future generations to do everything we can today to mitigate the effects of climate change while we can still have an impact,” said U of O president Jacques Frémont in a press release.
Funds for the program will be split into many bursaries and scholarships, open to all undergraduate students.
Students who choose to submit their candidacy will run for one of four bodies of governance: the UOSU Executive Committee, the UOSU Board of Directors, the University of Ottawa Senate, or the University of Ottawa Board of Governors.
Issues such as on-campus and in-class safety, course selection, and hybrid classes remain obstacles for students with chronic illnesses.
The University is abiding by the definition of fully vaccinated as provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
With the easing of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 31, some teams have been able to resume practice and competition, and gyms and recreational facilities are reopening at 50 per cent capacity.
A new integrated health care centre and the hiring of two additional counsellors are examples of the initiatives that have been taken since the President’s Advisory Committee on Mental Health and Wellness published its report in 2020.
“For health and safety, I still have some misgivings. I am still a bit concerned,” said U of O associate professor Veldon Coburn on the return to campus plan.
The University of Ottawa has welcomed incoming international exchange students despite the cancellation of outgoing exchanges. Arriving in Ottawa in early January, these students have not had the ordinary exchange experience.
“In this period of constant change, I greatly appreciated the generosity of those who took the time to share with us their problems and their experiences at the University,” wrote the U of O’s Ombudsperson in the office’s 11th annual report.
The Board of Directors at Garderie Bernadette Child Care Centre “now has a legal obligation to bargain in good faith with the union,” explains press release after anticipated union certification.
A full return to campus life has been delayed until Jan. 31. It is possible it could be further delayed.
“I’m also just immensely frustrated with the pandemic for taking away another part of what I envisioned as my ideal twenties,” wrote fourth-year student Avia Amon.
“It’s a really great resource for people in Ottawa to stay active and get out,” said University of Ottawa student and skate patroller Matthew Goldsmith.
“We remain hopeful that the defendants will now engage us in meaningful settlement discussions,” said Sean Brown, one of the lawyers for the plaintiffs and a senior partner at Flaherty McCarthy LLP, to the Fulcrum.
