May 25, 2026
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Introducing Anwoy Barua, OUSA Steering Committee Director
Hello everyone! My name is Anwoy Barua (he/him), and I am the Vice President of Student Affairs at the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU). This year, I will be serving as OTSU's representative on the Steering Committee. I’m entering my second term as VP Student Affairs, and I'm excited to continue making progress on the issues that matter most to our students.
Introducing Timna Habta, OUSA's Vice President HR and Administration
Hi everyone! My name is Timna Habta (she/her), and I am excited to step into the role of Vice-President Administration and Human Resources for the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA).
Introducing Aisha Mahmoud, OUSA's Vice-President Finance
Hello! My name is Aisha Mahmoud (she/her), Vice-President Education at the McMaster Students Union, and I’m excited to tell you a little bit about myself, how I got here, and where I hope we can go next.
Introducing Rory Norris, OUSA President
Hello all, I am Rory Norris (he/him), Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations of the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), and OUSA President 2026– 2027.
Sayak's Last Presidential Update
May 13, 2026
Hello everyone, and happy May!
Today is my last day as OUSA President, and I'd be lying if I said it didn't come with a lot of bittersweet emotions. Getting further involved with OUSA was one of the many reasons I sought the VP: Government & Stakeholder Relations role with the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union — and having the honour to serve as President has been a tremendous joy and privilege.
Welcome Conference 2026 Recap
Last week, OUSA wrapped our annual Welcome Conference (WelCon)! Each year, WelCon allows Steering Committee (SC) to spend a week with Home Office, get more familiar with OUSA, begin planning for the year ahead, and elect the Executives! This year, WelCon was hosted in Keene, where we were lucky enough to take in the scenery at Rice Lake in between the many meetings and training sessions.
Introducing our Summer Interns!
This summer, OUSA is thrilled to welcome three interns, Olivia Gillespie, Chavi Karunagoda, and Chanice Olokesusi. Keep reading to learn more about the newest additions to Home Office!
Introducing Alyssa Hall, Manager of Research and Policy
Hi everyone!
My name is Alyssa Hall (she/her), and I am so excited to be joining OUSA as a Manager of Research and Policy (MRP)!
Presidential Update: April 2026
Hello everyone!
April is always a bittersweet time of year — campus events wind down; students hand in their last assignment of the semester at 11:59pm, praying their internet won’t crash and make it late; governments pass critical pieces of legislation … and amidst all the chaos, OUSA takes a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate. This month was full of meaningful conversations with key decision-makers, staff and intern hiring, and of course, our beloved annual Partners in Higher Education Dinner (PiHED).
OUSA’s 19th Partners in Higher Education Dinner
Over the past couple of decades, April has marked both the end of the school year and OUSA’s Partners in Higher Education Dinner (PiHED). This annual event is our way of commemorating the hard work and dedication of students, educators, sector partners, and elected officials in higher education. We were delighted to host many guests for a lovely evening filled with laughter, food, and celebration of the folks working to improve students’ post-secondary experience.