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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Ottawa has been ranked 4th in North America in the Sustainable Transportation category by the Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) Sustainable Campus Index.
President-elect of student union says “It’s a slap in the face to students who are activists and advocates and vocal about it.”
Kim recalls Nurse Practitioner Marie-Noëlle Bisson refusing to refill her prescription and asking about her genitals and surgery status.
Reports began emerging that the UOshow’s opening act, Nic Gignac had (as part of his magic act) asked for five female volunteers to join him on stage and proceeded to guess the colour of their undergarments. Some observers pointed out that at least one of these volunteers was wearing a red wristband, identifying them as under 18 for 101-week events serving alcohol in Quebec.
The faculty of arts is one of the largest faculties at the University of Ottawa. But students, both undergraduate and graduate, have been plagued by budget cuts, poor course availability and the suspension of the school of translations.
CUPE 2626, the union representing teaching assistants, tutors, residence life workers, and other employees at the U of O, has been bargaining with the university for a year following the expiration of their previous agreement.
The University of Ottawa Board of Governors (BOG) met on May 29 to approve their newly curated 2023-24 budget, which includes a 40 per cent decrease of admission scholarships for first-year students, and tuition increases for Canadian students and permanent residents, as well as international students.
The Union is protesting budget cuts by the University that have reduced TA contracts, expanded class sizes, and affect Francophone programs and courses.
For Morah, who is originally from Alberta, the scholarship will help alleviate the financial burden associated with studying in Ontario.
As of March 1, over 45,000 Turks and 6,700 Syrians were confirmed dead, and over 1.5 million people were left homeless.
Since it was announced, the plan has received criticism from health care professionals, politicians and disability activists.
Conversations between AÉÉIPPSSA and Vice-Presidents of Academic Affairs Jill Scott are ongoing, according to Shah.
The Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, Bob Rae, was interrupted by peace activities at University of Ottawa event.
“She was loved by her research team…, for her commitment, her listening skills, and her advocacy.”
The funds will go towards a new faculty of health sciences building and establishing a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health.
Some of the more contentious propositions include a now-rescinded motion to abolish Campus Vibez uOttawa (CVUO).
Drayton Mulindabigwi Jabo won in the “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” category at the 25th RCB Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards.
The Spirit Awards “acknowledge and feature the diverse ways young people are shaping their communities.”
