Lynda Li, a fourth year kinesiology student at UBC, received the Thomas Clarkson Award at the 2022 Global Undergraduate Award summit in Dublin, Ireland.
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AMS VP External Erin Co, who advocates to all levels of government on UBC issues, said her team will continue to lobby on housing affordability and transit, pushing the new government to fulfill their promises on those issues.
Last night, AMS councillors met for the last time in 2022 for two back-to-back Council meetings. AMS code requires Council to meet twice a month, but an informal poll of councillors found that not enough would be able to attend a potential meeting next week.
Twenty-five make-up ceremonies were held across both campuses this month, along with eight ceremonies over the next week for 2022 fall graduates. After the virtual ceremonies held throughout the pandemic, grads were happy to be back on campus celebrating.
You likely won’t be charged extra when using a credit card at businesses at UBC despite the new national surcharge.
Your AMS executives are halfway through their terms. The Ubyssey spoke to all five about what progress they have made on their goals and what they intend to accomplish through the rest of the academic year.
Erin Co ran on a platform prioritizing financial aid, student wellness and safety, and expanding transit. Seven months into her term, it appears she has been busy working to fulfill her promises.
Halfway through his term, AMS VP Administration Ben Du has made progress on many of his goals of club communication, support and community-building, but still has some left unchecked.
Seven months into her term, Turdy is working hard to fulfill her campaign promises, and despite some setbacks she appears to have made significant progress.
So far this year, the AMS has seen three different people serving as VP finance — former VP finance Rita Jin, President Eshana Bhangu as interim and current VP Finance Lawrence Liu — as the AMS faces a projected $1.25 million deficit.
This year has been busy for AMS President Eshana Bhangu.
According to a quarterly report released by the AMS, the Firstweek kits ended up being the biggest expense for Firstweek, with only 81 kits sold. Each kit was originally priced at $49.50.
The AMS is considering a referendum on UBC’s investments after releasing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which outlines options for the AMS to advocate toward UBC to better incorporate ESG principles in their finances and investments.
The UBC Vancouver Senate met this Wednesday to welcome new staff and senators, grant 2022 fall graduates their degrees and discuss some changes and additions to existing academic programs. Here’s what you might’ve missed.
UBC sent nine faculty and student representatives to this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, occurring from November 6 to 18.