April 21
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.
Against the backdrop of declining revenue following the opening of Rec North last summer, the gym closed following unsuccessful litigation against its landlord.
The ShinyHunters cybercrime group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which has affected thousands of schools worldwide.
Nawar's resignation comes after a Ubyssey article reported yesterday that she violated her fiduciary and confidentiality duties to the student union.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All referendums — with the exception of the clubs services fee — passed during this year’s AMS elections.
