by Ethan Barkley | Oct 21, 2025 | Meetings
First meeting of the 2025–2026 academic year sees lengthy debate on accommodations In a two hour-long meeting on Oct. 3, UVic’s Senate met for the first session of the 2025–2026 academic year. The Senate heard a number of reports and voted on a few minor motions, but...
by Ethan Barkley | Oct 9, 2025 | Campus, News
The UVic chapter of the organization was ratified at the Sept. 8 meeting During their Board of Directors meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, the UVSS ratified “SSI UVic,” a chapter of the broader “Students Supporting Israel” movement. While the UVic SSI’s official...
by Ethan Barkley | Sep 26, 2025 | Meetings
First meeting of the Fall semester welcomes Acting President, new Chair In a short meeting on Sept. 23, UVic’s Board of Governors voted to approve a number of policies and procedures, including the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration Policy and Procedures, and the...
by Ethan Barkley | Sep 25, 2025 | Campus, News
The petition follows a letter submitted to university leaders in April, outlining similar concerns On Sept. 8, 2025, a coalition of student and employee organizations launched a petition requesting that university leaders address “serious problems” with UVic’s student...
by Ethan Barkley | Jul 31, 2025 | Environmental, News, Provincial
Emily Lowan, climate activist and former UVSS Director, calls for ‘new ideas and new energy’ in BC politics Emily Lowan is a UVic graduate, with a degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies. She is a former UVSS Director of Campaigns and Community...