As we’re reaching the end of the school year, the USC would like to highlight the amazing efforts your student council has made this year. The Council is the governing body of the USC, made up of student representatives from your respective faculties. It is responsible for drafting policies or initiatives and suggesting changes to […]
To the Undergraduate and Professional students of Western University, University Senate, and Western Administration, University-facing advocacy for the 2022-2023 academic year focused mainly on one key issue: returning to campus. After 3 years of hybrid and virtual learning, approximately 35,000 students were welcomed back to campus, with a renewed focus on community building and student experience. The […]
As protests and violence continue in Iran following the killing of Mahsa Amini in early September, the University Students’ Council (USC) stands in solidarity with Iranians calling for gender equality, human rights, and freedom. These protests have both an immediate impact of unifying Iranians around the world, and offer hope for lasting change.All too often, […]
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. We […]