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Presidential Update: July 2026

Hello all,

 

If June was a month of beginnings, July has been a month of conversations. With the Legislature on summer recess, this is often when the real relationship-building happens: MPPs are back in their communities and more available for a sit-down, and government relations work shifts from the halls of Queen's Park to ridings across the province. I've spent a good part of this month doing exactly that: showing up, listening, and making sure OUSA's advocacy priorities for the year stay front of mind for the people who can act on them.

Presidential Update: June 2026

Hello all,

June has always felt like a month of beginnings and reflection. For many of us across Ontario's universities, it marks the tail end of the academic year, a moment to pause, celebrate what we've accomplished, and prepare for what's coming next. This year, that transition feels particularly significant.

 

Introducing Stephen Titizian, OUSA Steering Committee Director

Hi everyone! My name is Stephen Titizian, and I am excited to introduce myself as Vice-President External Affairs for the University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University and a member of OUSA’s 2026-2027 Steering Committee. I recently graduated from Western with an Honours Specialization in Political Science, and I am grateful to continue serving the student community in a role that allows me to advocate for students at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.

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 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.