While Evans has addressed some long-standing issues with clubs and clubs spaces, it is unclear how many of Evans’s stated goals will be achieved by the end of his term, particularly regarding AMS sustainability.
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Over halfway through his term, Heieis’s work to improve student life has not gone unnoticed. Out of his 14 identified action items, Heieis has reported full completion of seven, with five goals in progress and two that have yet to be addressed.
The school has introduced dean’s list and dean’s scholar distinctions for the first time, but grade thresholds across the university remain inconsistent.
Council met tonight to hear a presentation in support of the Friendlier pilot program and endorsed their fee increase referendum.
Last night, an individual passed away in the Nest — today the AMS released a statement expressing "sadness and grief, as well as our condolences to the family and friends of the person who passed."
AMS elections season has begun, and students are competing for five executive positions, two Board of Governors seats and five seats on the UBC Vancouver Senate.
Next Fall, students can expect to see on their syllabi "A statement on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) usage in student-submitted work that clarifies how the use of GenAI is permitted or not permitted."
Post-secondary institution expenditures over the next three years will modestly increase, according to B.C.’s provincial budget tabled Tuesday afternoon, while the province will sink into a record-breaking $13.3 billion deficit.
Council endorsed a referendum calling for cutting ties with Israeli universities that some say participate in apartheid against Palestinians. Now on the ballot during AMS elections, this endorsement comes after numerous students spoke in its favour.
AMS Council heard from speakers for and against a referendum question that called for the student union's support in ending UBC's academic relationships with Israeli institutions. After nearly two hours of deliberation, the question will appear on the ballot with the AMS' backing in March.
Almost all of the student union’s food and beverage outlets have reported below target sales in the first half of the fiscal year.
As Ukrainians commemorate the war dead, many remain hopeful that peace will prevail and a free Ukraine will follow despite widespread destruction from combat operations.
Students have called for the downfall of the Islamic Republic at rallies for months. Now with Israel and the United States bombing the country, some have rejoiced at the attacks.
In the midst of the 2026 AMS Elections, no one is running for the VP student life (VPSL) position; AMS President Riley Huntley said the absence of candidates is due to the newness of the role and lack of targeted marketing.
Live coverage of the Student Senator At-Large candidates at the Great Debate. Present at the debate were candidates Bryan Buraga, Ash Dennis, Drédyn Fontana, Jasper Lorien, Sultana Razia, Zarifa Nawar and Luca Jenkin.