April 04, 2023
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August Presidential Update 2023
Hi folks!
August has definitely slipped away into a moment in time. This is the calm before the storm - before students return back to campus!
Last week, I spoke at a Possibility Seeds press conference, Taking Action to Protect Students from Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning. This is the first national research-to-action project on this issue, and in order to safeguard students against sexual harassment during experiential learning, we urge post-secondary institutions and provincial governments to adopt these recommendations. The release of the preliminary findings also coincides with the one-year anniversary since the Our Campus, Our Safety action plan was released.
Why Advocate? : A Podcast Series
Charlie Martin is the Communications and Advocacy Intern with OUSA for the Summer of 2023. The purpose of starting this show was partly due to completing his capstone project. Charlie wanted to use his project to highlight the works of those he advocates beside and learn more about what it truly means to advocate for students. Through each episode, Charlie brings on a special guest with a unique perspective on a student-related issue to discuss the importance of advocating and bringing awareness to others. Moreover, Charlie discusses how each guest became aware of advocacy and delves deep into their journey to becoming a student leader.
July 2023 Presidential Update
Hi everyone! I hope you are keeping well during this month.
First, I would like to acknowledge the hate-motivated attack that took place at the University of Waterloo. We are standing in solidarity with the Waterloo community and sending our care to everyone affected. The attack is a pivotal marker on the importance of campus gender-based violence advocacy, especially because of its impacts on the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community. Hate is not tolerated here and has no place in our organization. OUSA has been engaging with the media in an effort to represent the student voice on this issue.
Introducing Abigail Samuels, VP (Education) at McMaster University
Hey Family! My name is Abigail Samuels (she/her/hers), and I’m the Vice-President (Education) for the McMaster Students Union (MSU). Only my mother and the CRA use Abigail, feel free to call me Abby <3.
Introducing Samantha Brown, President at Ontario Tech University
HiHi OUSA!
My name is Samantha Brown (please call me Sam), and I'm excited to be the first representative for the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) on OUSA's Steering Committee.
Introducing Anthony Coulter, VP of University Affairs at Trent University
Welcome back!
My name is Anthony Coulter, and I am the Vice President of University Affairs with the Trent Durham Student Association (TDSA).
Introducing Victoria Mills, VP University Affairs at Queen's University
Hi, everyone! My name is Victoria (Vic) Mills, and I am the current Vice President of University Affairs at the Alma Mater Society (Queen’s University).
June 2023 Presidential Update
Hello friends! Happy Pride and Indigenous History Month!
I hope you are soaking up the sun while it’s been out. Welcome to the first of many updates to catch you up on what OUSA has been doing!
Introducing Zarreen Brown, VP Education at Laurentian University
Hi everyone!
My name is Zarreen Brown, and I am the Vice President Education at Laurentian University’s Students’ General Association.
Introducing Julian Mollot-Hill, Commissioner of External Affairs at Queen's University
Hi there!
My name is Julian Mollot-Hill, I am the Commissioner of External Affairs at the Alma Mater Society (AMS) at Queen’s University and a voting member of the OUSA Steering Committee.