Ubyssey News

UBC community members hold vigil in support of Palestine

Renée Rochefort and Aisha Chaudhry — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:02:00 +0000

Isa S. You / The Ubyssey

On Tuesday evening, members of the UBC community held a vigil in front of the UBC Musqueam post to stand in solidarity with Palestine.

Between the Motions: AMS Council speaker now allowed to bar individuals from Council

Bernice Wong — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:02:05 +0000

Iman Janmohamed / The Ubyssey

Councillors approved an expansion of the speaker's powers, heard concerns over Decker's leave of absence and a presentation on student budget priorities.

Board of Governors Finance Committee recommends 2-5 per cent tuition increases for 2024/25

Spencer Izen — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:12:00 +0000

Nathan Bawaan / The Ubyssey

The Board of Governors Finance Committee voted on Monday to recommend tuition increases of 5 per cent for new international undergraduate students, 3 per cent for continuing undergraduate international students and 2 per cent for new and continuing domestic undergraduate and graduate students.

UBC launches Zero Waste Market to promote sustainability

Raxana Sunthareswaran — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:25:00 +0000

Sarah Kim / The Ubyssey

The Zero Waste Market is the newest addition to UBC's initiative to build a zero waste and circular economy.

Food Hub Market extends its operating hours

Morris Hayes — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:57:21 +0000

Gargi Bhave / The Ubyssey

The Food Hub Market, located in the Centre for Interactive Sustainability, has extended its operating hours to Tuesday to Thursday, from 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Hillel BC says independent contractor distributed “offensive” stickers on campus

Renée Rochefort and Anabella McElroy — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:13:00 +0000

Jasmine Foong / The Ubyssey

An independent contractor previously associated with Hillel BC distributed “offensive” stickers on campus, according to a social media post on Instagram by the organization.

Midterm reviews: What have AMS execs accomplished halfway through their term?

Ubyssey news staff — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:05:54 +0000

Iman Janmohamed / The Ubyssey

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.

Midterm review: VP Administration Ian Caguiat

Fiona Sjaus — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:59:22 +0000

Isa S. You / The Ubyssey

Ian Caguiat ran on a platform of resourceful sustainability, and community engagement and inclusion. Six months into his term, his ambitious and broad on-the-ground approach has led to him delivering results, though at the midway point, many of his initial action items remain in progress.

Midterm review: VP Finance Abhi Mishra

Bernice Wong — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:58:28 +0000

Isa S. You / The Ubyssey

VP Finance Abhi Mishra accomplished major goals this term, stabilizing the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan and increasing student financial literacy. He looks to continue improving the AMS as he heads into the second half of his term.

Midterm review: VP external portfolio

Isabella Ma — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:58:00 +0000

Isa S. You / The Ubyssey

Tina Tong ran on a platform emphasizing affordability, accessibility and transparency. Tong went on a leave of absence in September and will be returning in January. Currently, Joshua Kim serves as interim VP external.