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UVSS revives defunct university relations committee

Lead Director Matthew Allen Curtis said the open committee’s purpose is to be a “united front” for student interests.

Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says

The new uniforms were made following “feedback ... that their former uniforms too closely resemble those of other emergency responders," UVic said.

An insider’s guide to UVic’s Campus Kickoff 2026

The UVSS’ annual Campus Kickoff (CKO) is back, taking place from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11 with events you don’t want to miss.

UVSS to push for wider range of hormone replacement therapy options through health plan

The GEM, Pride Collective, NSU, SSD, and SOCC all endorsed the motion, calling for the UVSS to lobby for expanded coverage options under their health plan.

UVSS elects new Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council representative and reinstates dormant committee in August 10 meeting

The student society also approved a Special Projects Grant for the UVIC Fashion Society.

UVSS discusses re-establishing University Relations Committee, lobbying to expand hormone replacement therapy coverage at July 20 meeting

In this meeting, the board discussed lobbying for expanded hormone replacement therapy coverage under the Health Care Plan, re-establish the University Relations Committee, and expenditures from the Major Capital Fund

UVSS approves funding transfers, discusses new Campus Security uniforms at July 13 meeting

Tam Aljundi, campaigns director, said that to his knowledge, the new uniforms are coming in August along with a name change.

UVSS approves 2027 election dates in short June 22 meeting

The board discussed election dates, appointed a representative to the Campus Planning Committee, and shifted the next meeting date to July 13.

Despite efforts to improve accommodation services and accessibility, implementation still a concern for some students

Student senator Evan Maher said he was prompted to push for improvements to CAL after hearing from students that UET wasn’t meeting their needs. 

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