Students barred from entering Michael Williams Building, labelled a “security threat” after Board of Governors meeting and protest November 26, 2019December 11, 2019 Emily Fagan Shortly after a student rally for UVic’s divestment from fossil fuels at the Nov. 26 Board of Governors meeting, seven students walked to the Michael Williams Building to deliver letters
Livestream, hiring committees on agenda at Nov.7 UVSS Meeting November 25, 2019November 27, 2019 Alec Lazenby The UVSS Board of Directors met for the second time in a week on Nov. 7 in order to discuss the hiring of a new Executive Director as well as
Upcoming Accessibility Town Hall to help form province’s legislation on accessibility November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Kate Korte The B.C. government is creating accessibility legislation, and wants students’ input. On Nov. 27, the UVSS and the Society for Students with a Disability are hosting an accessibility town hall
New study shows all-electric transport in B.C. is cost-effective November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Kate Korte Researchers at UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems recently published a study examining the province’s transportation future. The study found B.C. would need to double its energy grid capacity but
Your UVSS Tweetcap for November 18 November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Kate Korte On a cold and rainy evening in November, the UVSS Board of Directors met to discuss their recent initiatives, upcoming events, and hummus.
Liberals plan to ban conversion therapy nationwide after months of provincial confusion November 19, 2019 Liz Stewart Canada’s new Liberal government has promised to fight conversion therapy on the Federal level, after refusing to do so in the face of a nation-wide petition in March. No provincial
Vaccine shortages cause UVic flu clinic cancellations, delays November 17, 2019November 20, 2019 Michael John Lo Amidst national flu shot shortages, several campus flu shot clinics have been subject to cancellations and delays, including UVic's annual free clinic for students and staff on Nov. 7.
UVic professor, students feeling impact of ongoing Hong Kong protests November 15, 2019November 17, 2019 Meaghan Bate As protests in Hong Kong continue, tensions have grown in Victoria and Vancouver between pro-democracy supporters and pro-China supporters. Peaceful demonstrations have quickly turned aggressive between these two groups, causing
5 Days of Action aims to reduce harassment, discrimination on campus November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Josh Kozelj UVic’s EQHR office hosted the second annual “5 Days of Action” week-long event earlier this month, inviting members of the UVic community to take concrete steps to end discrimination, harassment,
Vote on potential divestment from short-term fossil fuel investments moved to January November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Emily Fagan A Board of Governors vote on whether to change UVic’s short term investment strategy to include options for divestment from fossil fuels has been moved to Jan. 28. This vote
