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UVSS draws criticism at AGM for lack of consultation, accessibility issues
This year’s AGM significantly exceeded quorum, at one point hitting 264 attendees, but many key policies failed to pass.
UVSS Annual General Meeting, Oct. 28
UVSS will have no President, anti-racism policy, or decolonization policy after lengthy AGM votes many motions down.
Recent conflict between India and Pakistan causing ‘stress and uncertainty’ for international students
“It’s hard to talk to your parents or loved ones who are telling you they have to evacuate and move, and can see things in the sky that aren’t stars…
UVic’s first-ever ‘Global Village’ will bring students and cultures together
“If you’re from Switzerland and you have something you want to share … we want to experience that. If you are from Kazakhstan and have something from your culture you…
Students of Colour Collective set to open communal pantry
“We’re really hoping to have this lounge sort of feel like a third space for BIPOC students when they’re on campus,” said Qureshi. “We want people to know we exist…
Students of Colour Collective backs out of social media deal with university after content was “policed”
In February, UVic’s Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) backed out of a social media takeover for the university’s Instagram account.
Newly-launched BACK program aims to support BIPOC students’ mental health
Belonging, authenticity, communities of care, and knowledge — these are the pillars of the new mental health initiative BACK that was launched to support BIPOC students at UVic. BACK is…
