In February 2020, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) — the governing body of UBC’s frats — announced an indefinite suspension on all open social events following drugging allegations from multiple female students in 2019.
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UBC’s new system, announced last week, requires rapid testing for students, staff and faculty who are unvaccinated.
“We hope to help people learn more about the science behind vaccines to make better decisions for their own health.”
According to a report on the AMS survey’s results, recorded lectures will be advantageous in reducing commute time and allowing students to “learn at their own pace.”
Hasan, who is a second-year chemical engineering student, told The Ubyssey that the Faculty of Engineering has removed any online options for all classes above second-year.
Two UBC professors said they are planning to teach their courses online until the number of COVID-19 cases decrease and additional safety measures are adopted by BC, despite a return to in-person learning.
UBC has among the fewest COVID-19 cases in the province, according to the latest update to the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) COVID-19 dashboard.
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The event, intended to be held on September 8 after the start of phase four of the BC Restart plan, was advertised as a “rager” and “the first of its kind at UBC.”
Concerns of overcapacity on alternative routes have accompanied sentiments regarding the risk of COVID-19, including during transfers to busy bus and train lines.
In a Twitter thread from last week, Elections Canada defended its decision, citing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and “the minority government situation.”
Starting Tuesday, community members will be able to participate in a rapid testing study led by the UBC School of Nursing.
The website allows students to use filters such as price, cuisine, and location to easily search for specific food vendors.
UBC will provide rapid COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff who are unvaccinated or don’t wish to disclose their vaccination status.
Board of Governors representative Max Holmes pushed AMS executives on what they’ve been doing to address the drug poisoning crisis.