The University of Ottawa Students Union has responded to budget cuts by closing Foot Patrol, the Multifaith Centre, the Peer Help Centre, and the Bilingualism Centre.
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U of O administration has sent an updated proposal to encampment organizers, one week after their previous offer. INSAF immediately came out in opposition to the offer on Instagram.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development of Canada Jenna Sudds has announced 11.8 million in funding for the U of O and McMaster, who lead the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub
In the early afternoon of June 1, INSAF and PSA published to Instagram an update of their negotiations with the U of O administration, ahead of the university’s disclosure.
On May 27th, the 29th day of the student protest for Palestine on Tabaret Lawn, the University of Ottawa administration submitted their first proposal to organizers. In a conversation with the Fulcrum, INSAF president Sumayya Kheireddine said that the proposal is “not satisfactory.”
The pro-Palestinian encampment at Tabaret Lawn on the University of Ottawa’s campus has concluded its fourth week. Across the province, encampments are beginning to end — either by will, or force, but Tabaret Lawn remains occupied.
The Psychology Student Association’s revival of the Sandy Hill Winter Classic, a charity outdoor hockey tournament, won top event honours at the CAS Student Life Awards on April 6.
Organizers of the campus demonstration, INSAF and the Palestinian Students Association saw a productive meeting with university administration, who promised to publicly disclose their investments by June 1.
Day 20 of the student protest on Tabaret Lawn was marked by a community protest, an appearance from Joel Harden and a teach-in about “Artifacts of Palestine.”
Run by the Ottawa Socialist Literature Group, the library sees new book donations on a near daily basis. Volunteers from the OSLG lead reading groups, help people check out books and aim to make the space as welcoming as possible.
U of O announces updated list of investments to be available June 1, protesters disrupt Congrès de l’Acfas meetings on campus as protest nears third weekend.
INSAF president Sumayya Kheireddine noted the university offered a follow-up meeting tomorrow to speak more on the protesters’ main demand: divestment from “any and all corporations involved in the surveillance, occupation, and murder of Palestinians both in Gaza and the West Bank.”
Originally beginning as a sit-in on Monday, April 29, INSAF, the PSA and protesting community members have been present on Tabaret Lawn for nearly a week.
The fourth day of University of Ottawa’s protest saw an increase in the momentum and organization of the encampment. The number of tents had increased to over 30, from approximately 20 the day before, with formal stations being set up for first-aid, art, and food.
U of O students returned on Apr. 30 despite rain to continue protesting for Palestinians in Gaza, and eventually set up an encampment on Tabaret Lawn.
On the evening of Tuesday, April 30, the second day of the sit-in for divestment and solidarity in Gaza, an active encampment has begun on Tabaret Lawn as a result of administrative silence.
Students and community members took to Tabaret Lawn in solidarity for Palestinians — but what are their demands to the U of O?
On the evening of April 28, the night before a planned student-organized sit-in on Tabaret Lawn, associate vice-president of student affairs published a statement on Instagram.
Caitlin Clark breaks the all-time NCAA scoring record in front of massive audiences; the PWHL launches; but most importantly, the media ecosystem has begun to tap-in to the massive potential of women’s sports.
It’s Round Four in the battle for the 2024 F1 Championship, and the Japanese Grand Prix is back — in a new spot on the F1 Calendar.
After news broke that the NCAA is reportedly removing restrictions on CHL players playing in the NCAA, we take a look at the possible ramifications for U SPORTS hockey.
19 Recognized Student Governments signed a ‘statement of concern’ regarding the university’s possible implementation of a $100 administrative fee for course evaluation deferrals.
Round 3 of the 2024 Formula One Championship is ready to get underway. We’re off to Melbourne and Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix.
Let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the top Gee-Gees stories of the year.
The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team travelled to Quebec City and fell just short of playing for a National Championship — but won the bronze medal game on March 10.
