Urooba Shaikh

Dec 3, 2024 | thevarsity.ca | Urooba Shaikh

Content warning: This article mentions violence and genocide. The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) held its November Board of Directors (BOD) meeting on November 22. Members discussed the need for more multi-faith prayer spaces on campus, ongoing campaigns, and approved the Policy and By-law Committee’s review of motions to be presented at the Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) — formerly known as the Annual General Meeting.

Nov 18, 2024 | thevarsity.ca | Urooba Shaikh

At U of T, Indigenous advocacy and engagement have taken on various forms through the support of Indigenous community members, from research and knowledge sharing to creating space for cultural practice. Indigenous community members at U of T told The Varsity about their advocacy both at U of T and globally; the kinds of spaces they aim to create for the Indigenous community; the challenges associated with their advocacy work; and what needs to be done to address these difficulties.

Nov 11, 2024 | thevarsity.ca | Urooba Shaikh |Matthew Molinaro |Damola Omole

Content warning: This article mentions antisemitism and Nazism. On October 21, a former assistant professor from Columbia University, Shai Davidai, held a rally at King’s College Circle protesting anti-Zionism and antisemitism at U of T. The rally marked the second day of his tour led by the Tafsik Organization — a group that rallies across Canadian universities to stand against antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

Nov 11, 2024 | thevarsity.ca | Urooba Shaikh

On October 31, UTSC held its annual fall Town Hall. The Town Hall included presentations and updates from various UTSC Offices about construction plans, changes to the UTSC Campus Farm, budget changes, and student enrolment data, as well as a Q&A session at the end. Expanding UTSCThe Town Hall started with Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Arifuzzaman sharing updates from the Office of Business, Operation, and Strategic Affairs.

Oct 21, 2024 | thevarsity.ca | Urooba Shaikh

On September 3, multiple U of T faculty, staff, and students sent a letter to UTSC’s Office of the Vice Principal and Dean (OVPD) outlining their concerns about the non-renewal of UTSC Campus Farm Coordinator Béatrice Lego’s contract, which ends on November 8. In the letter, the UTSC community expressed concerns over the transparency surrounding Lego’s contract expiration and the future maintenance of the farm.