The Insiders
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May
27
Graduation Ceremonies Underway
Posted by: Alex Lougheed | May 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
Just a quick post to let everyone know the 2010 congregation ceremonies are taking place this week. Yesterday, English, Econ and other small arts programs crossed the stage. Today it’s more of the same, including Poli Sci, Law and Education. Telestudios airs a live stream of the ceremonies, unfortunately using Microsoft proprietary platforms (.asx and […]
May
24
Judge, Jury and Tow Truck Driver
Posted by: Neal Yonson | May 24, 2010 | 4 Comments
Coming to the Board of Governors in early June is a new set of Parking Rules for UBC. According to the document, the reasons they are looking to enact new rules are: (a) revise UBC’s traffic and parking regime so that it interlocks with the new legislative framework; (b) update and streamline the existing traffic […]
May
17
UBC Insiders Reader Feedback Survey!
Posted by: Neal Yonson | May 17, 2010 | Comments Off on UBC Insiders Reader Feedback Survey!
Last September UBC Insiders had a bit of a rejuvenation with a new website, new staff, and new ethos. At the time, we weren’t sure how it would work out, and we’re still not: that’s why we want to know what you think. Please let us know how we’re doing by filling out the survey […]
May
10
Policy 116: Coca-Cola and the Freedom of UBC’s Information
Posted by: Neal Yonson | May 10, 2010 | Comments Off on Policy 116: Coca-Cola and the Freedom of UBC’s Information
Back in January, UBC Insiders broke a story about email voting by the Board of Governors. At the time, we intended to actually go into the board policies that were involved. Life and AMS elections got in the way. Hubert Lai, University Counsel (ie. UBC’s lawyer), gave an interview about Policy 116: Commercial Agreements Initiated […]
May
6
A Month Sober, What’s Next for Koerner’s?
Posted by: Neal Yonson | May 6, 2010 | 1 Comment
When UBC stopped liquor service at Koerner’s Pub in late March, it seemed to come out of the blue. It would have taken quite a bit of foresight to predict a possible shutdown of Koerner’s might be on the horizon… The Pub has had two under-age drinking incidents in the 2008-2009 period and a contravention […]
May
4
UBC, Metro Van to ‘divorce’
Posted by: Samantha Jung | May 4, 2010 | 4 Comments
An “amicable divorce.” This is what UBC VP External, Legal and Community Relations Stephen Owen is calling the most recent development in the university’s battle with Metro Vancouver over land use on campus. Decisions on property development will no longer be made by Metro Vancouver, but will now rest in the hands of the provincial government—something that UBC is more than pleased about….
