The University has formally rescinded the eviction notice and confirmed that the lease for the cafe will be renewed. We will monitor the upcoming contract negotiations to ensure the terms remain favorable for Steve. Thank you for providing the leverage necessary to secure this outcome.
April 28, 2015
Final supporters
Whereas "Hello My Friend Cafe" is instrumental in creating a sense of community among the students of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.
Whereas "Hello My Friend Cafe" provides food and beverage support for numerous University of Alberta Faculty of Law student academic and social events including Moots, OCIs, and informal student gatherings.
We the undersigned hereby affirm our strong opposition to the removal of "Hello My Friend Cafe" by the University of Alberta. We oppose any and all re-purposing of the space used by "Hello My Friend Cafe" as proposed by the University of Alberta.
Updates
April 16, 2015
We have reached one thousand signatures. These names are now being compiled into a formal document to be presented to the University administration.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015
I have requested a formal meeting with the university administration to discuss the proposed lease termination. We are currently drafting a legal memorandum detailing the value of this space to the law school community.
April 12, 2015
The administration has acknowledged the volume of this petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss the future of the space. I am currently drafting a briefing document that outlines our primary concerns to present during this session.
Reached 100 supporters
April 10, 2015
390 Comments
As a recruiter from Bennett Jones LLP (Calgary), I looked forward to seeing Steve each year of my visits to the U of A. He was truly a fixture and pillar of the U of A law community and it is extremely unfortunate that his lease is not being renewed.
Hello My Friend Cafe was one of the few stable parts of my life when I was in law school. It's truly shocking to me to think that someone is contemplating its removal. Steve's coffee shop is not just a coffee shop-- it's an integral part of our faculty's culture.
Steve is what keeps law students alive, coffee, of course. But it is Steve's spirit - his kindness and generosity that truly keep us all grounded. I can't express enough how important Steve's little cafe has been to my experience of law school.
Hey, Steve is also a big favorite in the music department, too - which is right beside you lawyer types. The best spot for coffee, the biggest help with our annual grad conference, and generally, the nicest man on campus.
Steve is often the highlight of my day. He brews good coffee and treats everyone with kindness and respect. I am an alumnus of the U of A and still make a point of visitng Hello My Friend Cafe and Steve for a coffee and conversation whenever I am in the area.
I have mixed feelings about this petition. On the one hand, coffee is great. On the other hand, sexual harassment is bad. Could a condition of the renewal be that Steve commit to mending his ways?
If thousands of peoples lives being bettered by one person isn't enough of a reason to keep them around, I'm at a loss for words. Somebody somewhere needs to break out of the bureaucracy and do what is right...
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The University has formally rescinded the eviction notice and confirmed that the lease for the cafe will be renewed. We will monitor the upcoming contract negotiations to ensure the terms remain favorable for Steve. Thank you for providing the leverage necessary to secure this outcome.
April 28, 2015
Final supporters
Whereas "Hello My Friend Cafe" is instrumental in creating a sense of community among the students of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.
Whereas "Hello My Friend Cafe" provides food and beverage support for numerous University of Alberta Faculty of Law student academic and social events including Moots, OCIs, and informal student gatherings.
We the undersigned hereby affirm our strong opposition to the removal of "Hello My Friend Cafe" by the University of Alberta. We oppose any and all re-purposing of the space used by "Hello My Friend Cafe" as proposed by the University of Alberta.
Updates
April 16, 2015
We have reached one thousand signatures. These names are now being compiled into a formal document to be presented to the University administration.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015
I have requested a formal meeting with the university administration to discuss the proposed lease termination. We are currently drafting a legal memorandum detailing the value of this space to the law school community.
April 12, 2015
The administration has acknowledged the volume of this petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss the future of the space. I am currently drafting a briefing document that outlines our primary concerns to present during this session.
Reached 100 supporters
April 10, 2015
390 Comments
I would be absolutely heartbroken with the loss of 'Hello My Friend Cafe'. I'm not a law student, but I make the trip from Campus St Jean two or three times a week for a cup of tea, a nice place to study and a chat with Steve.
As a recruiter from Bennett Jones LLP (Calgary), I looked forward to seeing Steve each year of my visits to the U of A. He was truly a fixture and pillar of the U of A law community and it is extremely unfortunate that his lease is not being renewed.
Hello My Friend Cafe was one of the few stable parts of my life when I was in law school. It's truly shocking to me to think that someone is contemplating its removal. Steve's coffee shop is not just a coffee shop-- it's an integral part of our faculty's culture.
Steve is what keeps law students alive, coffee, of course. But it is Steve's spirit - his kindness and generosity that truly keep us all grounded. I can't express enough how important Steve's little cafe has been to my experience of law school.
Hey, Steve is also a big favorite in the music department, too - which is right beside you lawyer types. The best spot for coffee, the biggest help with our annual grad conference, and generally, the nicest man on campus.
Steve is often the highlight of my day. He brews good coffee and treats everyone with kindness and respect. I am an alumnus of the U of A and still make a point of visitng Hello My Friend Cafe and Steve for a coffee and conversation whenever I am in the area.
I have mixed feelings about this petition. On the one hand, coffee is great. On the other hand, sexual harassment is bad. Could a condition of the renewal be that Steve commit to mending his ways?
If thousands of peoples lives being bettered by one person isn't enough of a reason to keep them around, I'm at a loss for words. Somebody somewhere needs to break out of the bureaucracy and do what is right...
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I would be absolutely heartbroken with the loss of 'Hello My Friend Cafe'. I'm not a law student, but I make the trip from Campus St Jean two or three times a week for a cup of tea, a nice place to study and a chat with Steve.