Following the AMS’s deconstitution of fraternities in 2019, a preliminary assessment in early 2020 found UBC Sororities to be in violation of AMS policy. A full review was put aside due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but began again this year following The Ubyssey’s coverage of the delay.
UBC’s VP Finance and Operations Peter Smailes will be leaving UBC at the end of May.
After feeling that complaints of wage stagnation and cancelled shifts had not been heard, eight of the ten workers voted to join CUPE Local 116, the union that also represents residence advisors and many maintenance workers at UBC.
Of the four referenda on the ballot this year, only the fee increase for the Bike Kitchen failed to pass. While it achieved a slim majority, it did not receive the necessary votes to make quorum.
Dr. Mario Gallo has resigned from the University Neighborhood Association (UNA) Board of Directors. Fall election candidate Fei Liu will be replacing Gallo on the Board.
UBC will be lifting the COVID-19 vaccine requirement in student residences on April 8, following changes to the public health orders.
The Board of Governors voted to increase tuition by two per cent for returning domestic and international students and four per cent for new international students at its meeting yesterday.
Many students are frustrated about the quality and price of food provided by UBC Housing, but the university says it has other on campus alternatives.
A group of Ukrainian students held a rally on campus today, calling on UBC to take stronger action to support students impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Ubyssey has unpublished this article.
Science Undergraduate Society elections mishap caused by an invalid ballot, miscommunication
The full Board will vote on the tuition increase proposal at its meeting tomorrow morning.
The most recent PCR testing data released by the BC Centre for Disease Control shows a drop in the testing positivity rate in the UBC community health area.
After a failed referendum for a fee increase during this year's AMS elections, the Bike Kitchen is working with the AMS to figure out a path forward amid financial insecurity.