At Wednesday’s meeting, discussion about discussion dominated the agenda — and ultimately saw the main motion on cutting ties with Israeli universities sent back to committee.
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Senators voted not to hold a special meeting to consider the AMS's open letter demanding UBC cut ties with Israeli universities.
AMS VP Student Life Kevin Heieis has led the drive to bring back the dormant Blue and Gold Society. But coming in a month before the end of his term, it remains to be seen if the society can build enough momentum to keep going.
At the penultimate Council meeting this school year, councillors discussed last month's AMS elections results, which saw Dylan Evans elected as president.
Continuing a trend from the last fiscal quarter, AMS businesses continue to fall short of their financial targets. While the businesses are not collectively in a deficit, they have not been meeting their net contribution expectations as the AMS had expected.
Work continues on an updated responsible investment strategy, governors were told in the meeting.
Now passed, this year’s budget calls for $3.077 billion in operating expenses, a four per cent — or $132 million — increase in spending compared to last year’s forecasted budget.
Student Governor Jasper Lorien has resigned from UBC’s Board of Governors — the university’s highest decision-making body — citing personal reasons.
UBC is partnering with the provincial government to invest in innovative companies that “extend” the impact of UBC research and discoveries through the creation of UBC Catalyst Venture Fund. The fund will support the province's goals of boosting economic development and creating more jobs.
Arts students are voting on a student society fee increase as the AUS says rising inflation and operational costs make it difficult to sustain its services.
Live updates for AMS Council's March 25, 2026 meeting.
All referendums — with the exception of the clubs services fee — passed during this year’s AMS elections.
Dylan Evans is your next AMS president.
Jaiya Panchi is your next VP academic & university affairs.
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