The talk was a part of Undergraduate Government of BC’s GLBTQ+ Leadership Council’s (GLC) annual Pride Week, and it was sponsored in collaboration with the Philippine Society of BC.
The Irony of “Free Speech”
“Yet, time and time again, campus conservatives do exactly what they accuse the left of doing: silencing people’s right to speak.”
First GLC Pride Week to Take Place Next Week
Events for the week will include panels, a game night, and a community breakfast.
GLC Pride Week is Positive Effort for UGBC and GLC
“As it continues to face larger and more difficult attempts at policy change, these smaller events help to shape the campus climate and bring about the gradual developments that will hopefully lead to larger changes in the future.”
Fight for a Response: #SilenceIsViolence March Will Support the Marginalized
Multiple on-campus organizations are joining together to host a march for the marginalized Thursday morning.
The State of Race: UGBC, Admin Prioritized Dialogue, Culture Shift Over Policy Change
Throughout the course of the year, discontent on campus with regards to race led UGBC and the administration to open up dialogue on these issues but they were unable to change much of the University’s policies.
GLTBQ Leadership Council Recognized With 2016 Ever to Excel Award
The GLTBQ Leadership Council (GLC) received the Ever to Excel award for its work in making BC a more inclusive campus for GLTBQ students.
GLC Ever to Excel Award Should Lead to Tangible Change
“The official recognition that this award brings is important, but what really matters is accomplishing future goals, such as expanding the non-discrimination clause.”
LTE: A Response Regarding UGBC Debate Changes
“With this in mind, we recommend that the Elections Committee continues to allow student leaders in ALC and GLC to ask questions at the debate. This is not about giving these groups special privileges—it is about ensuring there is equal and adequate representation in the debate.”
UGBC Debate Should Strive for Objectivity
By delegating the entire question-making process to an external group, UGBC would preemptively minimize any possible accusations of unfairness and ensure that the election allows every voice running to have an equal chance.