U of O students returned on Apr. 30 despite rain to continue protesting for Palestinians in Gaza, and eventually set up an encampment on Tabaret Lawn.
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On the evening of Tuesday, April 30, the second day of the sit-in for divestment and solidarity in Gaza, an active encampment has begun on Tabaret Lawn as a result of administrative silence.
Students and community members took to Tabaret Lawn in solidarity for Palestinians — but what are their demands to the U of O?
Students are sitting in on Tabaret Lawn to protest university investments in Israeli institutions, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Come back for live updates.
On the evening of April 28, the night before a planned student-organized sit-in on Tabaret Lawn, associate vice-president of student affairs published a statement on Instagram.
On April 27, 2024, University of Ottawa clubs Integrity Not Spite Against Falastin (INSAF) and the Palestinian Student Association (PSA) announced plans for a sit-in protest on Tabaret Lawn starting Monday, April 29 from 12-9 p.m.
19 Recognized Student Governments signed a ‘statement of concern’ regarding the university’s possible implementation of a $100 administrative fee for course evaluation deferrals.
The University of Ottawa Student’s Union (UOSU) has passed a motion in support of Palestine at the Winter General Assembly on Mar. 10.
Since December 23, By-law and Regulatory Services have issued over 30 fines and two charges against Palestinian protestors. The actions are being heavily criticized for violating charter rights and expressing a political bias.
2,482 undergraduate students voted in the elections; a turnout rate of 6.74 per cent. This is notably a point lower than the turnout for the most recent by-election which had 2,999 ballots cast for a 7.7 per cent turn out — the highest by-election turnout in UOSU’s brief history.
The Fulcrum spoke with the seven candidates for the five FSS seats on UOSU’s BOD.
On Feb 14 the Fulcrum interviewed current UOSU president Delphine Robitaille about her campaign for a second term as president.
The essence of the document lies in its recognition of UOSU as the voice for U of O’s undergraduate student body.
“They reduced the French bursary and introduced an English counterpart,” said Rezaigue.
“We are in a stage of considerable uncertainty” Wilson commented.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said the move would allow the government to address “bad actors” taking advantage of international students.
“For the vast majority of mental health and substance use crises that people are experiencing, what they need is a community-based, compassionate response.”
While the Union pledged an annual budget of $175,000 for scholarships and bursaries in 2022, the current program has experienced a decrease of $45,000 in its current iteration.
The University is refusing to relocate the Garderie Bernadette child care center, which will make U of O the only U15 university without an on-campus daycare center.
On Jan.16, the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa hosted an event to study the success of Finland’s Housing First.
Mino’Weesini is a grocery program challenging the narrative of what a traditional food bank can be.
Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair announced the appointment of Jill Scott to principal of the Royal Military College (RMC). Her role with RMC will begin Mar. 4, 2024.
On Nov. 12, members of the U of O undergraduate population, the student union, and more came together at the 13-hour Autumn General Assembly.
Last Monday, members and allies of the Trans community held a vigil at the Human Rights Memorial for the many around the world that have passed away this past year due to violence and suicide.
U of O medical resident Dr. Yipeng Ge was suspended by the university administration over his public support and statements for Palestine around three weeks ago.
