Third-year international economics student Sylvester Adinam Mensah Jr wants to bring his diverse experiences to the VP administration portfolio and improve relationships with undergrad societies and clubs.
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Fourth-year political science and history major Aidan Wilson is promising a fund for new clubs and more greenery around the Nest in his bid to make the AMS more accessible as VP administration.
This is the first campaign period after the AMS banned postering — and with changes in candidates’ campaign strategies, students are divided on how this affects their elections awareness.
He defeated opponent Aidan Wilson in a race fought over room bookings, environmental sustainability and support for clubs.
Although millions look up to Greta Thunberg as the face of the climate movement, she’s only bringing awareness to a longstanding concern. Indigenous peoples continue to advocate for the environment, despite often being overlooked by the media.
The third-year biology major said that her community-building experience as a residence advisor will help her advance her extensive platform of affordability, accessibility and equity.
Art is defining student activist movements in a world that’s increasingly moving to social media. The visual side of activism has evolved to encompass new forms with students embracing performance and Lennon walls — but despite the shift online, one medium remains especially striking: the protest sign.
With experience from residence life, Yee has defeated Harresh Thayakaanthan, Zoe McDaniel and Reed Garvin in the VPAUA special election held after all candidates dropped out of the original race.
Councillors sped through discussion of the health and dental plan and how the AMS is responding to COVID-19.
An April 17 broadcast email sent to students, staff and faculty stated that the Term 2 change will affect UBC Vancouver, Okanagan and Robson Square campuses.
At around 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, the suspect entered the store and tried to steal vodka and rum, said Farhan Muhib, an employee at the liquor store.
International student workers in these positions will now be able to work more than 20 hours per week.
Evans responded that he was “swamped” with other work and was unable to produce the report on time.
The Ubyssey examined Evans’s progress since his midterm review up to that moment on his executive goals announced at the start of his term as well as his campaign goals.
Racial minorities, including Filipinos, are more at risk for COVID-19, especially given that, as Catungal explained, ethnic minorities are overrepresented in essential and front-line work.