Campus Vibez for the U of O held their second Student Life Awards online. The 2020 SLA’s were cancelled due to the pandemic and 2021 marks the first live awards that recognize student and volunteer excellence.
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With the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) general election quickly approaching on March 24-27, here’s a look at the candidates running for the Telfer School of Management seats on the University of Ottawa Senate and on the UOSU’s Board of Directors.
A look at the races for the Senate and UOSU Board of Directors in the faculty of science
With the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) general election quickly approaching on March 24-27, here’s a look at the candidates running for the Faculty of Arts seats on the University of Ottawa Senate and on the UOSU’s Board of Directors.
With the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) general election quickly approaching on March 24-27, here’s a look at the candidates running for the faculty of law seats on the University of Ottawa Senate and on the UOSU’s Board of Directors.
“It opens up all these possibilities now for future research,” said U of O professor Pierre Berini.
“At first glance, this email sounded encouraging; at second glance, it sounded performative,” said fourth-year political science student Laura Bradbury.
On Feb. 21, the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) Executive Oversight Committee (EOC) released a report detailing a delay in remuneration for artists who performed in the Black Student Leaders Association (BSLA) and UOSU produced Black Expression event on July 18, 2020.
“It’s the whole historical profession that is on trial here,” said U of O history department chair, Damien-Claude Bélanger.
The University of Ottawa’s Virtual Spring Open House, scheduled for March, plans to welcome future students. Events include presentations, talks from profs and more information on residences.
Ottawa city council’s approved boundary change is being criticized for not taking all factors into consideration.
The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) hosted a town hall on March 4 in part to address questions about the union’s upcoming election and encourage students to run for positions in student government.
Charley Dutil, who has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Fulcrum since May 2020, won the election after running unopposed. His victory will see him retain the reins of the paper throughout the 2021-22 academic year.
With the exception of those in grey zones, many campuses in Ontario will have the opportunity to open more fully to their students and staff.
The Ontario provincial government’s attempt to appeal the court decision concerning the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) will go forward over a year after it was struck down in Ontario’s Divisional Court.
“I cannot emphasize strongly enough that there has been little change as far as ethno-racial diversity in higher education systems in Canada.” said Sanni Yaya, vice-president, international and francophonie at the U of O.
“The diversity that we’re given by the global Francophone community is integral and I think that we’re jeopardizing that by putting up more barriers to international students.” said Tim Gulliver, the UOSU’s advocacy commissioner.
The University of Victoria (UVic) announced on Feb. 2 that it would be moving its capital fund into fossil free investments. The announcement is being heralded as a victory for the divestment movement.
“It’s important to decide democratically as a group what their priorities are, to advocate for them, and to stick to that and secure those principles,” said UOSU advocacy commissioner Tim Gulliver.
The U of O’s Refugee Hub received a large donation from one of their founding partners, the Giustra Foundation which was founded by Canadian businessman, mining financier and global philanthropist Frank Giustra.
The University of Ottawa’s common law and civil law faculties have recently announced the creation of two new scholarships targeted to Black law students.
“This isn’t about politics, this is about people’s well being,” said CUSA councillor Emily Sowa
Laurentian University is a vital organ of Northern Ontario’s Francophone community.
The University of Ottawa has announced that it will continue to mainly host virtual courses for the Spring/Summer term in an email to students on Friday afternoon.
“What you read in the newspaper and the reality is outrageously different. I can’t believe the Globe and Mail would go forward with this [article],” said Frémont.
