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CASA: Amplifying Student Voices in Federal Advocacy
By Eshpreet Aneja Advocacy lies at the very heart of the USC. As an organization committed to empowering students to change the world, we prioritize enhancing the student experience to ensure students reach their full potential. Much of that vision lies in our advocacy efforts, including local, municipal and provincial lobbying. Vice President of External Affairs […]
PRESS RELEASE: The University Students’ Council Makes Significant Amendments to Elections Bylaws
Changes to Bylaw #2 impact the referendum and violations policy, financial procedure, and Elections Governance Committee terms of reference
OUSA: An INSIDER Edition on Student Advocacy
By Eshpreet AnejaThis past October, OUSA held their bi-annual general assembly. Hosted by Laurier University on their Waterloo campus, university student unions across the province sent delegations of student leaders to discuss policy papers to lobby the municipal government on student-centric issues. Sound intimidating yet? That’s exactly how I felt walking into my first OUSA general […]
Rick’s Spoke Farewell: The End of an Era
By Madison Bohdal You may think that the Mustang, or even the Goose, is the perfect star to represent Western. However, many would argue that one man with an acoustic guitar outshines both of them; Rick Mcghie. Rick’s Wednesdays at the Spoke – and Thursdays at The Grad Club – have been described as “a […]
The BTS of USC’s External Advocacy
By Muskaan Dadlani You might have come across a few headlines detailing Canada’s Minister of Housing, Sean Fraser, visiting our campus earlier this semester. Fraser’s visit with the University Students’ Council concerned the ongoing student housing crisis in the country – an area of advocacy led by the USC’s Vice President of External Affairs, Emily […]
Behind the Scenes of Policy Writing: A Focus on Student Mental Health
By Sara Paulo In recognition of World Mental Health Day this past October, the USC would like to showcase the dedicated efforts of the University Affairs portfolio. This team has worked tirelessly to highlight the importance of student mental health and overall well-being, emphasizing the significance of these critical issues through policy work and initiatives. […]
Rick’s Spoke Farewell: The End of an Era
By Madison Bohdal You may think that the Mustang, or even the Goose, is the perfect star to represent Western. However, many would argue that one man with an acoustic guitar outshines both of them; Rick Mcghie. Rick’s Wednesdays at the Spoke – and Thursdays at The Grad Club – have been described as “a […]
Take a Chance on OWeek: A Welcome from the USC
By Eshpreet Aneja September marks the beginning of new chapters in many students’ lives, and as campus sparks to life with excitement, laughter, and anticipation for the new semester, first-years prepare for OWeek: A week full of fun activities meant to orient students to the Western culture, community, and environment. However, there’s a lot more […]
PrideUSC: an all-year-round occasion
By Eshpreet Aneja Whether it’s going to the annual PrideUSC Pride Ball, advocating for queer-centric issues on campus, or going to your city’s annual Pride parade, Pride is a year-round occasion in the queer community. Pride, in its definition, means ‘to be proud of,’ a name most fitting for Pride: a month dedicated to celebrating […]