students of colour collective

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.

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…

UVSS ELECTIONS | SOCC referendum

On Jan. 16, the UVSS approved three questions to be posed to UVic students alongside the 2020 student society elections. One of the three questions will ask students whether they…

The most diverse library in Victoria is inside the SUB

This library pales in size comparison to the towering bookshelves residing in the McPherson library or the vast foyer of the Law library. When you walk into the SOCC office,…

Get to know the UVSS advocacy groups and the Native Students Union

Who they are and how to get involved Working from inside the Student Union Building, there are four advocacy groups — Students of Colour Collective, Feminist Collective/Third Space, UVic Pride,…

UVic needs diversity on faculty

The UVic students quoted in the article study at the undergraduate level and have not disclosed their full names. The Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) is a student-run advocacy group…