May 15
Canvas access restored at UBC
UBC IT has confirmed Canvas is "fully operational” and that “faculty and instructors have the choice to either return to Canvas or remain in their alternative hosting tools” for summer session courses.
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UBC to open food prescription program in September
The program comes as nearly half of students report worrying about affording groceries. Funded by a donation from RBC, students may be asked about their food security alongside physical and mental health screenings.
June 11
Here's what Canada’s AI strategy could mean for students
As youth unemployment sits around 13 per cent, and anxieties over regulation dominate public discourse, the federal government released its strategy for artificial intelligence — for some, it leaves much to be desired.
June 3
AMS hires VP student life after lack of interest leaves month-long vacancy
No one ran for the newly created position in the last AMS elections. Hiring began on March 23, but it was not until May 31 that sixth-year political science student Matthew Ma Renzitti took the reins.
May 31
Governance review debate takes the spotlight at Council's first meeting
Council also discussed executives preliminary goals, and appointed councillors to committees
May 15
Canvas access restored at UBC
UBC IT has confirmed Canvas is "fully operational” and that “faculty and instructors have the choice to either return to Canvas or remain in their alternative hosting tools” for summer session courses.
May 13
Senate postpones debate on long-awaited academic freedom policy
Senate voted to postpone the approval of a long-awaited academic freedom policy to September. The policy, which has been under development for seven years, has not been updated for decades.
May 13
Seven years in the making, the Senate will vote on a new Academic Freedom Policy tonight. Will it pass?
Even if it does, critics say concerns about state interference are more pressing today than the original issues that inspired the review process in 2019.
May 11
Canvas parent company reaches 'agreement' with cybercrime group behind attack
Instructure claims all data has been returned and destroyed by ShinyHunters.
May 8
Here's why the UBC Gold's Gym closed after two decades
Against the backdrop of declining revenue following the opening of Rec North last summer, the gym closed following unsuccessful litigation against its landlord.
May 7
UBC reviewing security measures before restoring Canvas
The ShinyHunters cybercrime group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which has affected thousands of schools worldwide.
April 22
VP AUA Zarifa Nawar resigns, alleging retaliation for 'speaking up'
Nawar's resignation comes after a Ubyssey article reported yesterday that she violated her fiduciary and confidentiality duties to the student union.
April 21
Our reporting process on the Nawar misconduct story, explained
We used several unnamed sources to report this story — having to balance completing ethical obligations to be transparent and to protect sources. Here's how we decided what to do.
April 21
Zarifa Nawar remained an AMS executive despite internal report finding she violated fiduciary, confidentiality duties
Concerns about a costly legal battle and that firing Nawar would tank the AMS’s chances of passing fee increases for services, clubs and projects ultimately saved her employment, sources said.
April 20
Motions on partnerships with Israeli universities struggle at Senate
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.
April 15
Senate votes down special meeting on Israeli post-secondary partnerships
Senators voted not to hold a special meeting to consider the AMS's open letter demanding UBC cut ties with Israeli universities.
April 9
Student leaders say campus spirit needs to improve. Can the Blue and Gold Society change things?
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.
April 8
AMS Council hears elections report in penultimate meeting this year
At the penultimate Council meeting this school year, councillors discussed last month's AMS elections results, which saw Dylan Evans elected as president.
April 8
As AMS businesses miss revenue targets, the AMS shifts gears
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.
March 31
Divestment movement continues to push Board as university budget is approved
Work continues on an updated responsible investment strategy, governors were told in the meeting.
March 31
Board of Governors approve budget as protestors call for divestment
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.
