March 14, 2025
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Presidential Update: August 2025
Hello everyone! Long time no talk! And happy August! I hope you’re feeling rested and ready as we gear up for September!
The Inside Scoop Behind the Docuseries!
When I first joined OUSA as the Advocacy and Communications Intern for the summer, I was told that I would have the opportunity to work on a capstone project. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to try something new where I could further learn and develop skills as well as create something meaningful. This project allowed me to further explore my interest in creating short-form content and develop various skills, such as video editing. I was also able to see how advocacy and media lean on one another.
I’ve dabbled with creating short-form content here and there, but it was something I used to do for fun. I started to play around with the idea of creating videos for OUSA’s Instagram, but couldn’t entirely figure out how to do it in a way that would reflect a “capstone.” Then, I decided it would be cool to create a docuseries.
We are hiring! Manager of Communications
Formed in 1992, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) is a non-profit advocacy organization that strives to effectively and responsibly represent Ontario’s full- and part-time undergraduate students to lobby for an affordable, accessible, accountable, high-quality, and equitable higher education system. In order to achieve these goals, OUSA provides research and policy solutions to government, organizes campaigns, communicates priorities, and develops partnerships with post-secondary education sector stakeholders. With a membership of approximately 160,000 undergraduate, professional full- and part-time students, OUSA is one of the largest and most respected student organizations in the country.
Presidential Update: July 2025
Hello everyone! Long time no talk!
First, happy July! I hope you’ve taken some time during Disability Pride Month to engage with art, media, and stories from folks with disabilities. I also hope it’s been a productive and fulfilling time for you!
Money Talks – The Need for Further Accessibility and Investment in PSE
At OUSA’s Fall 2024 General Assembly (GA), we passed the renewed edition of the Student Financial Aid policy paper. It was by far the most debated topic over the course of GA, and for good reason. Changes in financial aid policies impact a large portion of post-secondary students in Ontario. We’ve either personally felt or have seen our peers suffer anxiety over not knowing when our OSAP money is going to hit our bank accounts.
Presidential Update: June 2025
Hello everyone!
Happy June! I hope you’ve taken some time this month to engage with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ art, media, and stories. I also hope it’s been a restful and meaningful month for you!
Introducing Anthony, President at Trent University Durham GTA
Hello everyone! My name is Anthony Coulter, I’m a Political Studies student, I use He/Him pronouns, and I’m excited to be returning to OUSA Steering Committee as the Trent Durham Student Association representative.
Introducing Edlira, Commissioner of External Affairs at Queen's University
My name is Edlira Ballaj, and I’m entering my fourth year at Queen’s University, where I study Political Studies and Life Sciences. I currently serve as the Commissioner of External Affairs for the Alma Mater Society (AMS), where I lead student advocacy efforts at the institutional, municipal, provincial, and federal levels. From discussing housing rights to advancing reforms in academic support services, I’ve learned that meaningful change happens when students are given both the tools and the space to lead it themselves.
Introducing Eloghosa, President at Ontario Tech University
My name is Eloghosa (Elo) Avenbuan, and I am the President of the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU). This year, I will be part of OUSA as a steering committee member, and I couldn't be more excited about what the future holds.
Introducing Staysha, VP Advocacy at Laurentian University
Hello Everyone!
My name is Staysha Kasunich (she/her), and I’m entering my fourth year as a Law and Justice student at Laurentian University. I was born and raised in Northern Ontario in the city of Sudbury, and feel lucky to have grown up with the small-town feel it offers.