The University of Ottawa has closed all sports and recreational facilities on campus until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. All sports, fitness, and wellness programs have also been cancelled.
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“If you see an opportunity to create something that can be a part of your community, and nobody else is stepping up to fill that role, don’t be afraid to do it yourself, even if you’re not as qualified … just do it as a project and see what happens.” —Manuel Reed, r/geegees moderator
University of Ottawa president Jacques Frémont has been reappointed for a second term, which means he’ll lead the school until July 2026. The decision was approved at a Board of Governors meeting on Monday evening.
Seven students now make over 6,000 fellow students laugh on a daily basis with their Instagram page @uottawa.memes. In an exclusive interview, the Fulcrum had the chance to discuss some crunchy topics with them.
This year on Tabaret Lawn, students had the chance to get decked out in plaid, go “fishing” in a fishing shack, enjoy a sugar shack lunch, try their hand at the Indigenous game of snakes and sticks, and, of course, get free Beavertails and hot chocolate.
The men’s volleyball team has officially been given a path to varsity status by Sports Services. However, the men in Grey and Garnet will need to prove to the university that they can financially sustain themselves before they can move forward
Tierney said it cost about $120 to degender the bathrooms in the visual arts building, and that was only because they outsourced the sign-making. The university could do it for less, Tierney said, because they can make their own signs on campus.
The University of Ottawa’s Mashkawazìwomagig: Indigenous Resource Centre organized the inaugural round dance on campus, an event that they hope will be the first of many.
The varsity rowing club participated in the OUA championships this weekend in St. Catharines, Ont. The Gee-Gees novice teams exceded expectations, winning a silver and gold medal against better-funded clubs, while the varsity teams also had a strong showing.
The U of O football team took advantage of a weak York Lions team to get their offensive groove back on Saturday.
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