Reading Time: 2 minutesDue to austerity measures taken by the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) this year, the over 175 clubs on campus will not be receiving any funding from the federation.
Budget
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) recently released its approved budget projections for 2016 online, following its adoption at the Aug. 16 Board of Administration (BOA) meeting.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf nothing else, reading the budget will give you a sense of the scope of the SFUO finances. They may be a student federation, but they are dealing with very significant sums of money.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter narrowly avoiding bankruptcy by firing most of its summer workforce, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has decided that, when it comes to cutting costs, it’s time to bring out the big guns.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe most recent Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of Administration (BOA) meeting focused on the SFUO’s financial situation for the 2016-17 year.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest Board of Administration (BOA) meeting was held on Aug. 16, and saw discussion on 101 Week updates, the budget for the year, along with a report by the comptroller general.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe university’s 2016-17 budget featured tuition hikes of three per cent for domestic students—the highest allowed under provincial rules—and up to 15 per cent for international students, as well as a deficit of $4.9 million.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMore should be done to integrate a hands-on research experience with theory in classes. With this type of approach, it’s not necessary to choose between two inherently connected aspects of university.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe GA did finish the night with 141 in attendance, roughly three times the number of students in attendance at the previous GA, where no motions were filed. As quorum was not reached, the meeting featured an update from the executive, a presentation on the budget, and a 20-minute question period.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFunds will do more good for students spent on projects under university control In a recent Board of Governors (BOG) meeting university president Allan Rock announced that the university plans to take faculty surpluses to help pay off the university’s $7.6-million deficit. This money given to the faculties by the university to pay for their …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe university’s monthly Board of Governors (BOG) meeting played to a full house.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis quick and delicious quinoa salad recipe combines flavours from Greece to Morocco.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOTTAWA (CUP) — According to Statistics Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians in post-secondary education programs across the country—just below six per cent of the population. The federal budget released on April 21 offered more funding to support students in a number of areas. “The total contributions are $419 million over four years. Students …
Reading Time: 2 minutesErnest Côté, a World War Two veteran who helped plan the Normandy landing, has died at age 101.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) ran a deficit for 101 Week last year and more than doubled it this year, the executive recently announced.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe break down the logistics of buying healthy and organic food.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa Board of Governors met Sept. 29 to discuss the financial results of the 2013–14 academic year, a proposal for a Woodstock campus, and a potential partnership between the U of O medical school and a Shanghai university. Our contributor Julia Riddle was on site to live-tweet.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you don’t mind going to a new studio every month, studio-hopping is your best bet. There are usually monthly deals for first-time members. But if you’d rather find a studio you like and grow roots there, then here are some studios you can try.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStudents and executive members of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa and the Graduate Students’ Association gathered in front of Tabaret Hall on May 26 to protest tuition fee increases. The planned Board of Governors meeting took place via teleconference.
Reading Time: 6 minutesWe hear all about the SFUO, but do we really know where our money goes? Infographic by Tina Wallace Dave Eaton, an international development student in the last year of his studies at the U of O, carries a heavier load of responsibility than the average 24-year-old. He’s the overseer of a multi-million dollar government …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa is projecting a $4.8-million shortfall for the 2013–14 academic year. The Board of Governors (BOG) approved the new budget with a deficit despite a $54-million increase in financing.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFinance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 on March 21. The budget titled “Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity” introduces new skills training and job creation measures, many of which are targeted at Canada’s youth.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fulcrum has decided to save you some work and give you a few key numbers we think you should know.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Board of Administration (BOA) held its second meeting of the 2012–13 school year, during which the budget for the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) was revealed and subsequently passed.
