‘Walking on sunshine’: A look at the U of O’s top earners of 2021

Charley Dutil

2022/03/30, 9:14 pm

A total of 1,850 University of Ottawa staff members earned more than $100,000 in 2021, revealed the province’s Sunshine List which was released on March 25.

U of O signs the Scarborough Charter, now has to work to implement its objective says special advisor on anti-racism de B’béri

Ciku Gitonga

2021/11/28, 9:21 pm

The University of Ottawa joins more than 40 other post-secondary institutions in Canada in the signing of the Scarborough Charter, a nationwide initiative to promote inclusivity in higher learning institutions.

Many students encountered difficulties with U of O’s vaccine declaration portal

Salma El hajj

2021/10/12, 4:26 pm

Last month, the University of Ottawa made it mandatory for incoming students, faculty, and staff members to certify their vaccination status using the COVID-19 Vaccination Declaration online tool, whether they intend to come to campus or not.

Compulsory vaccination not a ‘dominant hypothesis’ but being explored by Council of Ontario Universities says Frémont

Charley Dutil

2021/05/20, 6:19 pm

“We are still in the preliminary phases but clearly it raises many legal issues and legal challenges. It doesn’t look as if it is a dominant hypothesis right now, but the conversation is going on and the studies are being conducted,” said the U of O’s president.

U of O students split over news of reopening campus and in-person classes

Jelena Maric

2021/03/08, 5:00 pm

“At first glance, this email sounded encouraging; at second glance, it sounded performative,” said fourth-year political science student Laura Bradbury.

Campus updates: As U of O prepares to reopen campus; UOSU president highlights priorities for students

Bridget Coady

2021/02/28, 9:10 pm

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.

U of O announces spring/summer semester to take place online, details preliminary plans for fall semester

Charley Dutil

2021/02/05, 5:19 pm

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.

Advisory committee on mental health announces 12 recommendations to improve mental health and wellness at U of O

Charley Dutil

2021/01/14, 6:59 pm

Recommendations include singing Okanagan Charter, creating physical mental health and wellness centre on campus and creating a research cluster.

Sit-in ends on day six, protesters cite health and safety concerns

Charley Dutil

2020/12/09, 7:39 pm

“While the university does not care about our safety, we cannot risk the safety of those here,” said Jamal Koulmiye-Boyce.

“Unified front”: Sit-in protesters await for meeting with U of O president

Paige Holland

2020/12/07, 7:06 am

The sit-in to demand a meeting with president Jacques Frémont has now lasted over 65 hours inside of Tabaret Hall as of the publication of this article.

U of O names professor Boulou Ebanda de B’béri as special advisor on anti-racism and inclusion

Bridget Coady & Charley Dutil

2020/12/03, 9:40 pm

The University of Ottawa announced on Thursday evening that it had appointed professor Boulou Ebanda de B’béri as the university’s first special advisor on anti-racism and inclusion.

UOSU calls on U of O to offer pass/fail grading for 2020/2021 academic year

Jelena Maric

2020/11/25, 8:17 pm

“In our view, despite our best efforts, online learning is not quite where it needs to be, in terms of quality, access to resources and delivery of course content,” reads an open letter from the UOSU to provost and vice-president of academic affairs Jill Scott.

Names to know at the U of O in 2020

Karli Zschogner

2020/09/07, 3:47 am

Wherever you are this school year, check out the influential faces at U of O driving the discourse at the University.

U of O hosts info session for international students amid COVID-19 confusion

Aaron Hemens

2020/03/17, 11:00 am

As the University of Ottawa prepares to move the semester online on Wednesday due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration hosted an information session for international students on Monday to answer questions during the period of uncertainty.

First draft of U of O’s Indigenous Action Plan revealed

Aaron Hemens

2020/02/27, 1:04 pm

The recently completed Indigenous Action Plan was revealed at a Board of Governors meeting on Monday. The framework, which was completed through consultations with Indigenous communities, is designed to Indigenize several aspects of the school by 2024.

Students demand action on improving U of O’s mental health system at town hall

Aaron Hemens & Matt Gergyek

2020/02/13, 1:57 pm

Several University of Ottawa students pushed for immediate action on improving the school’s mental health system at a town hall discussion for the faculty of arts on Wednesday, with many asking president Jacques Frémont for concrete next steps on how he plans to address the situation.

Indigenous artist David General unveils new statue on campus

Ryan Pepper

2019/11/04, 2:20 pm

The University of Ottawa unveiled a new statue by David General, a member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, on Oct. 28, celebrating the long and continuing history of the Anishinaabe people on this land.