GSS Statement on UBC's decision to declare a state of climate emergency and two key divestment initiatives.
"We applaud the grass-root student action and indigenous resilience that was crucial in making this happen".
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The GSS Welcomes UBC’s Divestment Announcement
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On December 5, 2019, the University of British Columbia (UBC) formally declared a state of climate emergency and proposed two key divestment initiatives to continue their transition to a sustainable organization. The Graduate Student Society (GSS) at UBC supports these actions. We applaud the grass-...GSS President Nicolas Romualdi and AMS President Chris Hakim, spoke to the Ubyssey about the challenges of student consultation on campus. Capturing the views of 10,000 graduate students is an almost impossible task, but one of the reasons we conduct projects like the GSS funding survey and focus groups is to make sure we're representing your concerns as accurately and faithfully as we can.
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In the November 12 submission, AMS President Chris Hakim and GSS President Nicolas Romualdi voiced their concerns in regards to how UBC has been seeking consultation from students-at-large instead of elected student leaders.We're recruiting. Join the GSS as Elections Officer and help organise and manage our 2020 elections.If you're interested in supporting student democracy it's a great role that will allow you to work closely candidates and help them become great Executives. ow.ly/CXZ550xpLAM
Thank -you to everyone who submitted entries to first GSS photo contest. We were blown away by the number and quality of the images.
After much deliberation here are the top three who each win gift cards ($100, $50, $25). We'll also be displaying the winning shot on the wall on the Loft. We'll be publishing all the photos here very soon
1st. Backpacking Brothers: Graham Fonseca, MASc in Biomedical Engineering
Garibaldi Lake
2nd. Lynn Canyon: Veronica Relano, PhD in Oceans and Fisheries
Weekends are for nature. Feeling the lights, the smells and the colours of theforest while having time for myself. What else can I ask for?
3rd. Starry Nights: Suraj Kashyap, Computational Multiphysics Laboratory
UBC has something to cater to everyone's interests. This image was captured during an outing to Porteau Cove with the UBC Astronomy Club in October. I got the opportunity to capture the Milky Way rising over the enthusiastic members who were huddled around the telescope.
If you are a student aged 19-25 with a disability or who lives with someone with a disability you can give your feedback to the BC Government on the development of new accessibility legislation.
The Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction is hosting a special virtual consultation session on Monday November 25, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Register for the session via e-mail to engageaccessility@gov.bc.ca or calling toll-free 1 844 878-0640.
Once you’ve registered you’ll be provided with the call-in/skype details.
