April 04, 2023
Blog
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Introducing Kate Traynor, OUSA Vice President Human Resources & VP at the University of Waterloo
Howdy OUSA!
I'm Kate (Katie) Traynor, pronouns (she/her), and I'm currently the VP at the University of Waterloo and OUSA’s new VP HR.
Introducing Vivian Chiem, OUSA President & VP Government & Stakeholder Relations at Wilfrid Laurier University
Hi everyone!
It is an honour to reintroduce myself as the OUSA’s President & WLUSU’s Vice President: Government & Stakeholder Relations. I wrote my first blog about a year ago as the previous Advocacy & Communications Intern here at OUSA. It was an amazing experience and I look forward to continuing my work with this organization.
Presidential Update May 2023
Hi everyone! I hope the start of your summer has been splendid and you’ve been enjoying some much deserved rest and relaxation! This is a bittersweet moment for me as this is my final presidential update, so please humour me and my sentimentality.
Introducing Femi Abiola, Research Intern
Hi! My name is Femi Abiola, and I am excited to introduce myself as the 2023 Summer Research Intern at OUSA.
Introducing Charlie Martin, Advocacy and Communications Intern Summer 2023
Hey there!
My name is Charlie Martin, and I am OUSA's 2023 Summer Advocacy and Communications Intern.
Presidential Update April 2023
Hi friends, I hope exam season is treating you well! I can’t believe it’s already April and we’re at the end of the academic term.
Introducing Tiffany Li Wu, Operations & Communication Coordinator
Hello OUSA!
I am Tiffany, joining OUSA as your new Operations and Communications Coordinator.
Does Political Science Belong in STEM?
The other day, someone asked me “Are you in Political Science?” I answered this interaction by laughing. Me? A Biotechnology student being mistaken for a Political Science student? Should I feel complimented or insulted?
I’ve always been the person that agrees with the statement I hate politics or had a prejudice that science is more impactful than the arts. My mind has completely changed this year from being the Commissioner of External Affairs at the AMS and a Steering Committee member at OUSA, as it exposed me to the importance of Political Science in the STEM field, and how change is driven through politics.
OUSA's 2023 Teaching Excellence Award Recipients
The Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Teaching Excellence Awards recognize educators who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario’s young people. Successfully engaging individuals in the learning experience depends on an instructor's ability to spark students' curiosity and desire to learn, and this has never been more true than what we have witnessed over the past couple of years. It is our pleasure to give these remarkable professionals the recognition they deserve.
Supporting Former Youth in Care as They Pursue Post-Secondary Education
While having a post-secondary school degree is not the sole indicator of future employment, it continues to be one of the most important factors that employers look for when young people enter the workforce. In fact, the 2021-22 Ontario University Graduate Survey indicates that 54% of graduates required an undergraduate degree to work the job they were currently employed in.[1]