UBC Social Justice Centre held an AMS Elections forum last night, where candidates in seven different races answered questions and agreed on the importance of the issues discussed while slightly diverging in their approaches.
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Ben Du is running for VP administration on a platform focused on helping clubs grow their membership and improving club executives’ orientations.
Tate Kaufman is running for president on a platform focused on slashing COVID-19 restrictions, cutting AMS “frills” and increasing accessibility of resources for students.
The rodent is running on a platform focused on food security — because “open kitchen for all” — climate justice and advocating for students.
Uncontested VP Administration candidate Ben (Han Qiao) Du showed his experience with the portfolio in the Great Debate on Thursday night while promising better communication with clubs during his term.
Council met last night in its first meeting after reading break to discuss the society’s sexual violence policy and respectful community and workplace policy reviews, AMS elections and code changes.
VP Administration candidate Ben (Han Qiao) Du relied on his familiarity with the portfolio but fell short when getting into specifics on policy in a solo debate on Tuesday night.
The AMS is in the early stages of implementing a rapid testing program for staff members who are unvaccinated or did not declare their vaccination status to the society.
The faculty of science recently appointed three new associate deans, renewing concerns around the lack of a Board of Governors policy to appoint associate deans.
AMS Council met last night for its final meeting before the new year to discuss the progress executives made in the first half of their terms.
The motion gives faculties the responsibility to deregister students who are non-compliant with campus COVID-19 policies where there are no online options available for courses.
If elected to the Board, Mojdehi wants to focus on making UBC safer, creating a more “vibrant community” and making campus more pet-friendly.
The student society is “committed to continuing to evaluate” and looking at how it can “potentially work towards getting something implemented,” according to Evans.
The new location is an important step in making sure students who struggle with addiction or who are in recovery feel welcome on campus, according to Sara Fudjack.