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Statement from the USC Executive regarding the Anti-Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Council Motion

Last night, the USC executive introduced a motion at Council regarding improving accountability for sexual and gender-based violence prevention and response. We consulted students and student groups for several months and have heard loud and clear that they want to see more immediate, transparent, and meaningful action to make our community safer and more equitable.  […]

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The Power of Student Voices: VP External Affairs, Eunice Oladejo, on OSAP Clawbacks, Bringing Buses Back and How Advocacy Works

By: Anushka Goswami   By actively engaging in advocacy initiatives and with the help of student voices, the University Student Councils’ Vice President External Affairs and Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance’s President, Eunice Oladejo, ran a campaign to advocate for stop OSAP Clawbacks from the provincial government and successfully brought LTC buses back to campus. Ontario

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PRESS RELEASE: The University Students’ Council Announces Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Over the next three years, the organization will reallocate 61 per cent of invested funds out of pooled holdings containing fossil fuels and into sustainable, profitable, and fiscally-responsible funds. UC Hill at Western University (Photo Credit: USC) For Immediate Release  LONDON, Ontario, February 3, 2022 – The University Students’ Council (USC) announced today that the

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November Council Recap

Council discussed changes to Foot Patrol’s services, security patrols on residence, and the approval of two USC policy papers. On November 24th, Council met in person for the first time this school year to discuss six motions, making this their sixth meeting together as a council. The meeting began with presentations from the Vice-Provost Academic

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Winter Break Update

the lead up In November, the USC and Western Student Senators (WSS) started to hear from students about concerns regarding the length of this year’s Winter Break. Changes to the Academic Calendar need to be approved by the University Senate. While the USC is present at Senate meetings, we do not have voting rights; however,

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Flexing your Finance Muscle at Financial Literacy Week: Teaching Students About Money (For Free)

By: Amina Khan Financial Literacy Week  is catered towards university students who have just started dealing with their own finances and are unsure of the concepts that come along with it, whether that is with taxes, banking, credit, or loans. It is a great opportunity for students who are feeling overwhelmed with the idea of

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Bringing back USC Day in 2021: Students Lead the Way

By: Anushka Goswami Have you ever wondered who organizes events on campus? Who runs the Spoke and Wave? How do students have access to Purple Care, London Transit, and Purple Fest? The answer to those questions is your University Students’ Council (USC). The USC is a student-led organization that advocates for and represents undergraduate students

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Press Release: The University Students’ Council Votes on Affiliation with Greek Life at Western University

Council votes on motions determining how the USC will interact with fraternities and sororities in the future For Immediate Release  LONDON, Ontario, October 28, 2021 – The University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University held their October meeting where Councillors voted on the relationship and privileges between Greek Life and the USC. In the past,

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USC Clubs Week 2021: A successful hybrid model that brought students together

By: Amina Khan, Brand Journalism Coordinator   The USC’s annual Clubs Week was held at the end of September and adopted a hybrid model to allow students to connect with new campus communities both in person and online. USC Clubs Week is an opportunity for the clubs at Western University to showcase their organization to

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A Message from the USC Executive on Western’s Vaccine Policy

The University Students’ Council executive team is pleased by the direction and approach Western University is taking to ensure the health and safety of our campus community.   The vaccine policy announcement shared this evening is essential information for students to consider as we begin planning a return to campus.  We look forward to learning more

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World Indigenous Peoples Day

By Victoria Brown World Indigenous Peoples Day is an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by Indigenous peoples. The USC acknowledges the continued impact of colonization and is committed to taking steps forward to both decolonize our campus.  Whether you are connected with your community

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Statement: USC Responds to the Death of a Western Student

The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a Western student this week:  The USC is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Josue Silva, a second-year student in the Faculty of Social Science. Our thoughts are with Josue’s friends and family, and the fellow students who have been impacted by

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USC Statement on Palestine and Israel:

June 1, 2021 The University Students’ Council is working with students, clubs, and other organizations regarding their concerns with human rights violations in Israel and Palestine. We condemn Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and discrimination in all its forms. We recognize that even amid a ceasefire, students are still affected by the ongoing conflict and may need support.

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USC Statement on Kamloops Residential School

May 31, 2021 The USC joins in the collective mourning of 215 Indigenous children who lost their lives after enduring forced separation from their families and placed in the Indian Residential School in Kamloops, BC. Our thoughts are with their relatives, Indigenous communities and residential school survivors during this difficult time.  The legacies of residential

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University Pharmacy & Canada Post Storefront – FAQ

University Pharmacy Is the University Pharmacy open? Yes, the University Pharmacy is open, but with reduced walk-in hours. The new walk-in hours will coincide with the new in-person hours for Student Health Services. The pharmacy will be open for walk-ins on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. The pharmacy will be

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State of the USC Address: Communications Officer Nico Waltenbury

Good evening everyone, and thank you for all of the applause so far for the many inspiring words I wrote that my colleagues have just read. Just kidding – with full credit to my team, communications is a shared exercise and each executive member actually does a phenomenal job writing their own material. If we

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State of the USC Address: Secretary-Treasurer Declan Hodgins

Hi Everyone, for those of you that don’t know me, my name is Declan Hodgins, and I am the Secretary Treasurer of the USC. Following executive restructuring, my position will be renamed to the VP Governance and Finance next year, but responsible for the same functions as my current role. Through my position I oversee

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Health Promotions Aims to Break STI-Testing Record and Educate Students on Sexual Health

Hey! Were you looking to read about Chris’ OUSA experience? Click here.  The USC Health Promotions portfolio plays an important role in ensuring the holistic wellness of students on Western’s campus. From hosting student health events to running informational campaigns on the various dimensions of wellness, Health Promotions is USC’s leading service for all things health

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USC Showcases 400 Opportunities Available to Undergraduate Students

Western’s University Students’ Council is currently accepting applications for over 400 work, volunteer, and student leadership positions on campus for the 2019-2020 academic year. Posted opportunities include USC associates, coordinators, interns, and part-time positions at the USC’s services and operations. “Western students gain skills and knowledge in the classroom everyday on our campus,” says USC

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