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.
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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.
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.
“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.
Foot Patrol, a University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) offered service, has moved their operations to telephone-only due to current COVID-19 restrictions.
Equifax guaranteed that “Francophone students [will] be served in French.” Equifax was heavily criticized for lacklustre french services when it was hired by Desjardins to protect its members following its massive 2019 information breach.
Nickolas Eburne, director for the faculty of civil law proposed the implementation of the new committee.
“We take our responsibility to protect our members’ personal information seriously, and we sincerely regret that this incident occurred,” wrote the University of Ottawa Students’ Union in an incident notice.
“The university is aware of the petition and is looking into the matter,” says U of O manager of media relations, Isabelle Mailloux-Pulkinghorn.
“The very presence of more Black folk validates the [new President’s Action Committee for an Anti-Racist and Inclusive Campus] and validates Frémont’s inaction. Any validation for the University of Ottawa to move forward with the committee is a step against systemic change for anti-Black racism at the University of Ottawa,” said Jamal Koulmiye-Boyce.
The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) held its first online Fall General Assembly (FGA) on Thursday night over Zoom. The event was originally planned to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. but lasted over seven hours ending at 2 a.m.
Jason Seguya was elected the University of Ottawa Students’ Union’s (UOSU) equity commissioner on Wednesday night along with ten new students who will serve on the UOSU’s Board of the Directors.
The University of Ottawa Students’ Union will hold their Fall General Assembly at 7 p.m tonight. Here’s a look at the different motions and amendments that the undergraduate student body will be asked to vote on.
“There’s increased stress and anxiety among students because of the disruption and uncertainty caused by COVID-19,” said Rita Notarandrea, ceo of CCSA.
Two University of Ottawa students, Eve Staszczyszyn and Livia Han have worked with students from the University of Waterloo BETS Program and the Queen’s Center for Advanced Computing to develop Wellness World; a portal aimed to combat the mental health crisis centered around the U of O community.
A variety of activities, speeches and games helped the UOSU and the University of Ottawa student body fundraise close to $4,000 dollars to help raise awareness for cystic fibrosis. Shinerama month continues throughout September.
