letter from DSU president

On Tuesday, April 19th at 2:00pm the Board of Governors will meet to consider<br>the proposed fee increases that were recommended in BAC XXXI – i.e., 3.9%<br>general increase for graduate and undergraduate students; 9.28% differential<br>increase from professional students (med, law and dent); and, an $810 increase<br>in the current differential fee that is applied to international students.<br><br>At the last meeting, on March 22nd, I saw what I think was the most powerful and<br>effective display of student activism (yes, I said it!) in my 5 years involved<br>in the DSU.  Medicine, law, dentistry, international and other students stood<br>solemnly outside of the entrance to the Board of Governors meeting as Governors<br>passed them en route to the meeting.  From the discussion at the table I know<br>that your presence was meaningful in guiding their comments.  Personally, I was<br>motivated to push the cause beyond the scope of what we had prepared to do, as<br>student reps., due to your presence.  That said, the final decision will be<br>made at the meeting on Tuesday and I urge you to attend.  If we can re-create<br>the scene that was present outside of the last meeting I am confident that<br>Governors will consider that in their decision making.<br><br><br>The above message is form Curtis (DSU President 2004/06). DISA is highly<br>suggesting you all to come and join others. See you on Tuesday at 13:45 at the<br>main floor of Henry Hicks building at Lord Dalhousie room.