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The Upcoming Referenda: Why you should care about more than just the U-Pass
No other (public) university student union in BC allows its Council to seal records at the policy level. If this change goes through as currently drafted, the AMS could become the least open university student society in BC.
UBC Expands First Year Housing Guarantee
SHHS Expands First Year Housing Guarantee
BoG Forces Sauder to Repay $2M to Students
Two weeks ago, no one knew a Phase 3 of Sauder renovations existed. Construction will be starting in April. While it’s going forward, it has significantly eroded the Board’s trust in Dan Muzyka. But it’s commerce students who should feel most betrayed. They were swindled out of millions.
UBC Starts 2011/2012 Tuition Consultation
This will not come as a shock to anyone, but UBC is planning to raise tuition this year.
UBC Insiders Endorses: AMS Elections 2011
These candidates are also the ones that we feel will serve the student population most faithfully and truly listen when students raise concerns.
Million Dollar Condo Lessees Complain About Site of Research Hospice
Citing “culture and religion”, a number of residents of Promontory (2688 West Mall) are complaining about the proposed location of St. John Hospice. “Eighty percent of the resident in Promotory are Asian,”(sic) said Janet Fan, resident and organizer of the opposition to the site via email, “having dying people in our backyard is against our culture and religion.”
News in Brief: Shaban’s Candidacy Restored, Toope Comes to Council
Omar Shaban Disqualified, Re-instated Over Nomination Form; President Toope Coming to AMS Council; Gaza Flotilla Donation Still Not Resolved; GSS Passes Bylaw Reforms, Except For Council Size Reduction; AMS Gets New Health Plan Provider
GSS Bylaw Reform: Cutting Council Down to Size
Tomorrow, the GSS will be holding a Special General Meeting to pass Bylaw changes, including abolishing AVPs, creating a council secretary, reducing council size, and raising executive pay.
AMS Executive, Exciting Career Opportunity, Now Hiring
Nominations for the 2011 AMS Elections are now open until Friday. Ever thought of running? From a past exec, here’s how to tell whether or not an executive position on the AMS is right for you. 1. Are you a big fan of long council meetings which don’t really need to be that long but [...]
UBC Installing New Campus-Wide Heating System
UBC Installing New Campus-Wide Heating System
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