This year's VP academic & university affairs (AUA) midterm review looks a little different. Unlike previous years where The Ubyssey has interviewed the VP AUA to discuss their progress, this year we were unable to interview the VP AUA due to turn over.
Halfway through the year, this is where Irfan stands on accomplishing her campaign promises and goals.
AMS VP Administration Amy Liao ran on a platform promising to better the experiences of clubs and AMS subsidiaries, improve the Nest and work towards the AMS Sustainability Action Plan's 2026 goals.
AMS President Christian ‘CK’ Kyle ran on a platform to improve the student experience, provide academic support, and aid both clubs and student affordability.
NDP MLA Anne Kang, a UBC alumna, is once again in charge of the ministry that deals with public post-secondary funding, student loans and more.
On November 21, the sound of whistles, clanging and chants of “free Palestine” and “divest now” could be heard as students made their way to class in Buchanan.
On first-year move-in day in August 2023, Alex, who was working as a residence advisor, stepped outside to take a breath.
On November 20, AMS Council met to appoint two interims VPs, amend policies and hear presentations.
UBC faculty and staff began moving into UBC’s newly completed workforce housing building at the end of October.
AMS VP Finance Gavin Fung-Quon is taking a leave of absence due to “personal reasons,” according to a statement from President Christian ‘CK’ Kyle to The Ubyssey.
With UBC's implementation of Workday Student, some faculty have also expressed frustration about the transition creating possible delays and confusion.
The AMS will be holding a by-election for VP academic and university affairs (AUA) after previous VP AUA Drédyn Fontana was removed from office.
The 2024 AMS Academic Experience Survey (AES) revealed that only 30 per cent of students with one or more disabilities are registered with UBC’s Centre for Accessibility (CFA).
Last night, AMS Council voted to remove VP Academic and University Affairs (AUA) Drédyn Fontana six months into his term, effective immediately.
For many students, this upcoming fall reading break is not a true escape from the stresses of schoolwork.