June, 21, 2023
The SFSS would like to celebrate and acknowledge that June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The SFSS acknowledges that it is located on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm...
June, 15, 2023
Are you an SFU Undergraduate looking for a unique experience to expand your skills and network? Join an SFSS committee now to partake in exciting projects impacting student life. From finance to events and equity, we’re offering you 9 committees to choose from according to your interest and skillset: Learn more and apply HERE by June...
June, 12, 2023
Whereas the goverance committee is crucial to the ongoing procedures and functions of the SFSS, and is chaired by the VP Internal; Whereas the VP Internal was not consulted on changes made to the governance committee; Whereas changes to the governance committee composition have increased the minimum quorum count, making it challenging to meet...
June, 12, 2023
Whereas Council meetings should be flexible to Council members’ schedules; Be it resolved to strike R-7.6 and replace it with: It is suggested Council meetings shall occur Wednesdays starting at 4:30 pm and ending at 8:30 pm, but will be up to the discretion of Council at the beginning of the Council term. Meetings shall...
June, 1, 2023
This May, your executive committee has continued to immerse themselves in their projects and had an opportunity to interact with you at this semester’s clubs day! Read on for the full list of happenings. See below for a recap of May updates: Our VP Events had the pleasure of meeting with the Minister of Post...
May, 11, 2023
The SFSS has seen some big changes in personnel as we bid farewell to last term’s executive office and welcome our new student leaders! Your executive committee has been hard at work onboarding the new executives who are already at work to bring you the best student experience possible. Read on for the full outline!...
April, 4, 2023
The executive committee has been actively involved in various events and initiatives throughout March, demonstrating their commitment to students. From collaborating with student groups to organizing events and supporting important causes, our executive committee has been making a positive impact on the SFU community. Read on to learn more about...
April, 4, 2023
Clubs Days Summer 2023 will be happening in the SFU Burnaby Convocation Mall on May 16, 17 and 18 from 11:00am-2:00pm. You can now sign-up for Clubs Days through the SFSS Club/Student Union Portals. The booking page can be found under “Club Days Table Registration” once you’ve logged in. Registration will be done on a...
March, 23, 2023
Whereas on August 20, 2023 notice was given and an eventual vote for a motion to disallow campaigning online during voting period, Whereas this motion has caused considerable issues and disallowed campaigns from being able to liaise with their prospective constituents during the most vital time during election period; Whereas in person campaigning...
March, 23, 2023
Be it resolved Amend OTP2.4.c to add another sentence and subsection as outlined: ” Other Orientation sessions must include a workshop on ‘Past and Continuing SFSS Advocacy and campaigns ‘, ‘Upholding Indigenous Inclusion and Reconciliation ‘, ‘Intersectional climate justice and activism’, and...
March, 23, 2023
Whereas it is important for the governance committee to have a makeup and representation that is reflective of the perspectives of diverse equity seeking communities and groups that typically not included on governance and policy making tables; Whereas the VP Equity and Sustainability role is one role that enables equity perspectives in the SFSS...
March, 23, 2023
Whereas it is important to have Constituency representatives at the table for matters that may impact their constituents directly on the various committees; Whereas the SFSS has an accessibility committee that must be formed that deals with matters of accessibility and approve grant requests; Whereas DNA is the recognized constituency group that...