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As part of its proposed 2022-2023 operating budget, the university has allocated funds over two years to distribute free menstrual products across the entire campus For Immediate Release  LONDON, Ontario, Monday, May 7, 2022 – The University Students’ Council (USC) is proud to announce that as a result of ongoing advocacy efforts, Western University will […]

Friday, April 29, 2022 Response RE: Proposed 2021-2022 Western University Operating & Capital Budgets To the Undergraduate students, University Senate and Administration at Western University,  Over the course of the 2021/2022 academic year, our student body has navigated challenges related to ongoing waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts between online and in-person learning, and the

For Immediate Release Trigger Warning: This media advisory will include contents on sexual and gender-based violence. The University Students’ Council (USC) and On Canada Project will be hosting a Twitter Spaces Conversation with Western students and alumni to discuss sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). While this academic year is coming to a close, we know

The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a Western student yesterday:  The USC is heartbroken and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Maija Nenonen, a third-year student at Ivey School of Business. Our thoughts are with Maija’s friends and family, and the fellow students who have been impacted

By Sydney Dawson “Girl, you got this. You are strong, you are smart. Feel empowered to resist sexual violence. Come to the workshop!” I saw this poster in the UCC in March of 2020, shortly before Western shifted to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It struck me in multiple ways; as a

  86% of menstruators have reported starting their period in public without access to the menstrual products that they need to function throughout the day. Additionally, one third of all Canadian menstruators under the age of 25 experience period poverty and struggle to afford menstrual products. This was what led us to create free the

Last week on March 23rd, the Ontario Undergraduate Students’ Alliance issued a statement in response to the Ontario Provincial Government’s release of the 2022-2023 Tuition Freeze, which can be read here: https://www.ousa.ca/pr_freeze_2022. “Although we are pleased that domestic tuition will not be increased this coming year, we are worried there is still not enough support

By Amina Khan  This past February, The University Students’ Council (USC) announced that it will be divesting. But many students wonder what divestment is and why they should  care. I  had the chance to speak with Zamir Fakirani, current President of the USC, about this decision.  What is divestment?  In order to divest, the USC

On March 2nd, the USC unanimously passed a motion to declare a sexual and gender-based violence crisis on campus. The language we use matters, and declaring a crisis  communicates that we are more accurately and saliently reflecting the intensity and severity of what our students are experiencing and have been for generations. The word ‘crisis’

by: Anushka Goswami The USC’s Ethnocultural Support Services (ESS) and Black Students’ Association (BSA) spearheaded programming to honour the contributions of Black individuals in history while looking forward to inspiring the future with Black Joy.  BSA’s events highlighted different dimensions of Black excellence, joy, triumph, and recognized challenges of the past and present. Their programming

Say hi   to Eliot Hong, past USC Comms Officer 2011-12  and seasoned marketer who loves to build up the communities he’s part of. He’s been able to forge a diverse career in marketing since his time at Western, and has been able to utilize his experience and love for technology to work in a

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This election season, we’re profiling past USC executives to see how their career started and where they are today. First up, meet Andrew Forgione a past USC president (2011-12), Social Science Student Council president (2010-11), and Social Science USC councillor (2009-2010). He is currently McKesson Canada’s Senior Director, Public Relations and Communications. Previously, Andrew worked

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. 

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

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

By: Amina Khan   Online school can be hard and fatigue is real. As the Omicron wave peaked, Western University announced it was going online until January 31st for graduate students and undergraduate students in years 2, 3, and 4. First-years are expected to be back in classrooms after reading week according to Western University’s

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

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,

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

The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a Western student last week: The USC is saddened to learn of the passing of Olivia Vaseleniuck, a student in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Education Program. Our thoughts are with Olivia’s friends and family, and the fellow students who have been

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

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,

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

The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a student earlier this week. The USC is devastated with the news of the passing of Gabriel Neil, a first-year health science student. Our sincere condolences are extended to Gabriel’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with those within our campus community

Trigger Warning: this post discusses gender-based and sexual violence.   The USC is heartbroken with what we are hearing within residences and on campus. While we cannot comment on investigations taking place, we want to make it absolutely clear that we hear you, we stand with survivors, and we are here to take your feedback

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

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

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

The University Students’ Council is excited to welcome students back to campus, and we are looking forward to providing an exceptional student experience, which is in-line with all health and safety regulations. Last week, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities announced that campuses should plan for a normal return to campus. This includes no capacity