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UVSS SAGM fails to hit quorum, reaches less than half of required attendance

Andrew and King attributed the low attendance to “end of year burnout,” and the fact that there were only two special resolutions put forward. 

UVic Senate, Feb. 6

In the meeting, Senate heard discussions about the university’s demographic data, awards, enrolment levels, and an overhaul of the AWR

Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

From March 4–6, students can vote on who will serve on the board of directors next year, as well as on four student fee referendum questions.

UVSS Board of Directors, Feb. 2

The meeting covered leadership decisions, committee appointments, policy amendments, funding approvals, and updates on ongoing campaigns.

UVSS Board of Directors, Jan. 19

The UVSS’s second Board of Directors meeting of 2026 saw board members provide updates, fill committee roles, and pass several motions.

‘Students Supporting Israel’ not ratified at January clubs council meeting

Clubs council voted on the club separately. At the time of the vote, only three attendees in the meeting voted to ratify SSI UVic.

UVSS Board Of Directors, Jan. 5

The UVSS started 2026 with a quick 30-minute Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 5, focusing on referenda questions and ratifying clubs and course unions.

Student societies oppose post-secondary system review, as B.C. government says more funding ‘not practical’

The B.C. government says public post-secondary institutions are facing fiscal challenges due to federal reductions in study permits for international students, declining domestic student enrolment, and global inflation, but says…

UVSS adopts ‘Election Ban’ policy for repeated infractions

The update to the policy specifically allows the UVSS to ban candidates who commit “repeated major infractions” or “equivalent minor infractions” from running in the following election cycle. Under the…