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UVic senator pushes for more inclusive language in academic awards

“I recognize there are many awards, and I recognize that when a donor approaches the university, they know what they want to give an award for, and you have donors…

10 members of ‘Student Leadership Alliance’ elected to Senate

The Senate elections received 1 437 votes, out of 21 021 eligible voters, a turnout of 6.8 per cent. There were 103 abstain ballots. 

UVic Senate, Jan. 9

At its first meeting of 2026, Senate approved several new academic programs, discussed scholarship and award language, and updated research centre policy.

‘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.

UVic Senate, Nov. 7

One presenter took two questions regarding the consistency of language across awards as it relates to gender equity and inclusivity. A discussion followed, where a senator mentioned recently nominating a…

Proposal for accessibility committee meets backlash at senate meeting

At the time of publication, it does not reserve a spot on the committee for an SSD representative. UVSS Director of Campaigns and Community Relations Michael Caryk said the lack…

UVic Senate, Oct. 3

The bulk of this meeting was spent discussing Academic Accommodations policy, which drew heated criticism from several senators.

Five completely serious candidates for UVic’s new president

The words you use are really big and I feel like I should trust you because of them. Please, tell me what is right and what is wrong. Lead me.…

UVic the first university in BC to introduce a ‘Good Samaritan’ drug policy

"We would really like to see the university be proactive in communicating this policy change,” said Galway. “If it’s not communicated, then the policy might as well not exist.”