Peer Support Centre launches Oct. 1 October 5, 2018 Josh Kozelj UVSS unveils new peer-to-peer support system As of Oct. 1, UVic students now have a designated safe space on campus where they can talk openly with their peers about mental health...
Draft audit of financial statements and course union funding key points at latest UVSS board meeting October 4, 2018 Josh Kozelj A Tweetcap of the Oct. 1 meeting, because, let’s face it, aren’t tweets easier to read than just a recap? After a near two-hour meeting last time, the UVSS Board of...
Jamie Cassels speaks to the university’s new five-year Strategic Framework September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 Josh Kozelj Speaking in regards to the university's new five-year Strategic Framework, University of Victoria President Jamie Cassels praised UVic’s past and current progress towards fulfilling promises and institutional initiatives in his...
World’s first Indigenous Law program debuts at UVic September 20, 2018September 19, 2018 Josh Kozelj Seven months after UVic announced a new law program combining the study of Indigenous and non-Indigenous legal practices, the university has officially kickstarted the world’s first Indigenous Law degree this...
The ins and outs of your new UVSS health plan September 19, 2018September 20, 2018 Josh Kozelj Everything you need to know about the tiers, coverage, and how to opt out entirely Ratified in last spring's referendum and finalized at a summer board meeting, students returning to...
Shouldn’t we all stand up (or kneel) for what we believe in? September 19, 2018September 10, 2018 Josh Kozelj Why Nike’s decision to make Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign is inspiring and you would be ignorant to think otherwise With nine simple words,...
Meet your 2018-19 UVSS Board of Directors September 8, 2018September 8, 2018 Josh Kozelj Of all the uncertainties and anxious energy flying around campus during the opening week, one guaranteed thing is meeting new people — whether in class, on campus, or at your...
A sports fan’s biggest confession September 6, 2018 Josh Kozelj Yep, I’m saying it: the Canadian Football League is more entertaining than its American counterpart I’ve got a confession to make. Ever since my dad brought me to a sold out B.C....
Cannabis likely to be eased into current smoking policy, UVSS says September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 Josh Kozelj Details about the policy will be released some time before the Oct. 17 legalization date, university says With less than two months until consumption of cannabis is officially legalized across the...
Smoky summers could become ‘new normal,’ experts say August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 Josh Kozelj Every year, thousands of tourists flood the Pacific Northwest for its renowned Douglas Fir and Garry Oak forests, mountainous landscapes, and the crisp, fresh ocean air gusting off the neighbouring...
