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Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Governors Open Session Minutes
The Board received reports from the President regarding university performance, global rankings, and student enrolment metrics. Major actions included the formal approval of new Campus Development and Open Space Strategies, as well as the authorization of a new Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program. The meeting included discussions on proposed revisions to election campaign guidelines and the presentation of an annual report detailing student mental health progress. Additionally, the Board received several reports for information, encompassing preliminary year-end operating budgets, investment committee memberships, Western retirement plans, and various annual operational reports regarding student conduct, staffing, research activities, and gender-based violence policies.
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The Board of Governors discussed several key administrative and financial topics. The President provided a report on university achievements, including green employer recognition and impact chair program updates. The board approved the MAPP Policy on Responsible Investing, revisions to investment policies for various portfolios, the 2026-2027 university operating and capital budgets, and budget allocations for student-fee funded units. Additionally, the board addressed reports on campus safety, employee well-being, committee memberships, and the introduction of a new Doctor of Health Sciences degree program. The meeting also included approval of a public report on forced labor and child labor in supply chains, and the rescission of a policy regarding university chaplains.
Feb 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Governors Open Session Minutes
The board meeting included a report from the President regarding international research funding, upcoming student recruitment events, and alumni participation in the Olympics. The Property and Finance Committee presented the Key Financial Indicators report and secured approval for a new Climate and Sustainability Strategy, as well as revisions and rescissions related to various research and administrative policies. The Fund Raising and Donor Relations Committee obtained approval for updates to policies concerning advertising, commercial activity, and fundraising. Additionally, the Board received reports on scholarship awards, operating and ancillary budget updates, and an annual report from the Office of the Ombudsperson, and discussed the ongoing consultation process for a new responsible investing policy.
Jan 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The document appears to be metadata and transcript information for a panel discussion titled "Down to Puck: Hockey, Queer Desire, & Heated Rivalry." Key discussion topics included the cultural resonance of the show 'Heated Rivalry' amidst current social and political pressures, the significance of romance genre narratives during times of calamity, the depiction of queer intimacy and desire, the show's engagement with themes of decolonization and indigenous representation (notably through the symbol of the loon), and the reasons for its strong appeal among straight female audiences, often linked to the portrayal of sexual intimacy and competent masculinity in a utopian hockey setting. The speakers also touched upon the importance of supporting women's sports leagues as groundwork for such media success and the impact of weekly episode releases on audience yearning.
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