UVSS

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. 

Offbeat: CFUV shares top May albums

Ora Cogan, Beached Out, cootie catcher, Broken Social Scene, and Quiet Light counted among CFUV's top charting artists in May.

UVic installs rainbow crosswalk in new location

The state of the original crosswalk was criticised in a recent UVSS meeting. “For many students, university is one of the first places where they are able to fully be…

Dr. Rhonda McEwen announced as UVic’s new president

McEwen is the current president of Victoria University (VICU), a federated university in the University of Toronto which contains Victoria College and Emmanuel College.

UVSS hears presentation on UET, discusses Pride crosswalk at June 8 meeting

The presentation and crosswalk discussion condition took up most of the meeting, which also saw committees filled and clubs ratified.