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’ […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 impacted […]
Council votes on motions determining how the USC will interact with fraternities and sororities in the futureFor 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, the USC had […]
The following is a letter to Western University from the USC. Dear Dr. Prichard, Mrs. Logan and Mr. Chelladurai, On behalf of the University Students’ Council at Western University and the 35,000 undergraduate and professional students we represent, we write to share our thoughts on the priorities for next year’s university budget.The USC was pleased […]
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 who […]
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 on how […]