Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo student federation board members were accused of participating in a conversation that included comments about the sexual assault of their president in a motion presented at the end of reading week.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThings aren’t looking much better for the University of Ottawa’s journalism program.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa Liberty Society erected a wall of free speech Feb. 5–6 in response to the U of O’s failing grade on a free expression index released in October. The wall was intended to be an exercise in free speech for all students, but was covered with remarks from the Revolutionary Student Movement (RSM), formerly called the Marxist Students’ Association.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) and the Carleton University Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) have joined together to lobby City Hall to bring a safe injection site to Ottawa.
Reading Time: 3 minutesLocal organization Jer’s Vision hosted a panel discussion Feb. 7 at the Arts Court Theatre with the intent of opening up a dialogue about Russia’s gay propaganda laws with members of the local LGBTQ+ community. The event, titled “Speaking out on Sochi,” featured speakers to discuss the new anti-LGBTQ+ law within the context of the ongoing Winter Olympics.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) elections raised a number of talking points among candidates as one slate was penalized, another raised some concern about vacation use, and the General Assembly (GA) referendum took on more forceful opposition.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn arbitrator has ruled against former professor Denis Rancourt’s bid to reclaim his job at the University of Ottawa.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa will offer a master’s in bilingualism studies program beginning in September 2014, in an effort to promote the bilingual and Francophone presence on campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTabaret Hall’s construction was completed to reveal a new student lounge on Jan 20. Separated into three rooms on the first floor, the space seats close to 150 students and comes equipped with fireplaces, microwaves, sofas, chairs, and counters with plugs for laptops.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe University of Ottawa Health Services has cut its two on-staff psychologists in what it has called a “reorganization” of mental health services offered by the university.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe two University of Ottawa professors who conducted a research study that included an interview with accused killer Luka Magnotta have won their legal bid to quash a Montreal police warrant for the video.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Student Emergency Response Team (UOSERT) gathered for its first meeting on Jan. 22 with the hopes of establishing a campus-wide first response unit.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe company behind the Bixi bike share system, which has two stations on campus, has filed for bankruptcy.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA campaign by the Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) aiming to create nursing and breastfeeding spaces at the University of Ottawa was launched with a panel discussion Jan. 22.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Student Appeal Centre (SAC) has awarded its third Iron Fist Award to Julie Beauchamp, vice-dean of undergraduate and professional programs at the Telfer School of Management, for allegedly academically penalizing students for non-academic infractions.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, who currently serves as chancellor of the University of Ottawa, has been named honorary chair of the summer university on francophone studies, hosted by the U of O.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Muslim Students Association (UOMSA) is seeking access to more information from Food Services about halal meat at the cafeteria after several students reported eating a Quiznos sandwich thinking it was halal, only to discover the sauce is not.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCafé Nostalgica has obtained a business license and has promoted chef David Breitenherdt to the head manager position after dismissing its previous manager in November.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJer’s Vision, an Ottawa-based youth initiative and non-profit organization, is spearheading an awareness campaign in January and February aimed at highlighting the recent signing of an anti-gay law in Russia, which criminalizes the promotion of “non-traditional sexual relations” to minors.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile the U of O faces pressure to build more residences, there are considerable financial restraints preventing on-campus developments.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Board of Administration (BOA) convened on Dec. 1 to discuss General Assemblies (GA), live streaming the Olympics, the undergraduate seat on the Senate Appeals Committee (SAC), toilet paper reform, and a new scholarship.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has had difficulties replacing the volunteer coordinator and philanthropic coordinator after both members left their positions at the beginning of September.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRecent University of Ottawa graduate Kevin Graham was recognized Nov. 29 at the Ontario chapter of the College of Family Physicians’ 51st Annual Scientific Assembly as a future leader in family medicine.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute recently published a study proving that heart disease can be preventable if potential sufferers are willing to make lifestyle changes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent study conducted by University of Ottawa PhD student Robert Way and York University professor Kevin Cowtan concluded that global warming is coming at a much faster pace than previously forecasted.
