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Senate has approved a new dual degree business program despite concern over the program’s cost and equity protections while students are abroad.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Canada West and U Sports announced today that no conference competition will be happening during the first term of the 2020/21 season.
With most courses in the fall semester to be delivered online and public health not permitting large gatherings, UBC has had to change its approach to orientation with virtual versions of Jump Start, Imagine UBC and collegia.
Online course material and instructor flexibility have provided some leeway for all students, including those with diverse abilities. Meeting the needs of each student, however, still proves a challenging task.
This month’s first AMS Council meeting had councillors discussing the creation of a strategic plan, representation at the University Neighbourhoods Association and the resumption of the U-Pass program.
And how we’ll need your help to enact that change.
As hospitals have kicked students out with the outbreak of novel coronavirus, students currently completing their hospital requirements have been sent to community pharmacies.
The Ubyssey spoke to three students about their finances, hopes and unanswered questions for their university experience and whether they’re still coming to campus.
While this meeting was especially long, councillors say the length of regular Council meetings has historically been a barrier to student participation.
UBC students have reported themselves to be following the recommendations of health officials and supportive of BC health authorities’ current guidelines.
President Santa Ono, the AMS and the Arts Undergraduate Society have all released separate statements in support of Black communities after yesterday’s protest at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
UBC students now have the opportunity to study the COVID-19 pandemic as it unfolds in a new course, COVID-19 and Society.
In an email sent to students on June 1, UBC announced that all university travel for students in fall 2020 has been cancelled, including the exchange programs.
Organized by Jacob Callender-Prasad, the demonstration followed a string of anti-racist protests in the United States that erupted after Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody.