Whereas PM-1.2 states the process that motion shall follow when it seeks to “establish or amend any policy of the Society” Whereas PM-1.2(d) states that “before Council approves the policy, the policy shall be given two (2) weeks notice of motion, including being: posted on the SFSS website and circulated to the Council email list” […]
Whereas the previous iteration of Council had a standing committee dedicated to student outreach. Whereas there is currently no standing committee dedicated to engaging with students directly to raise awareness around the SFSS. Whereas the terms of reference for such a committee have been drafted by the Outreach Working Group. Be it resolved that council […]
It is time to have Your Voice Heard! Did you know that the Burnaby City Council votes on the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Project in January? Did you know that this vote is a pivotal decision that will determine if funds will be allocated for the construction of the gondola or not? Do you feel frustrated […]
The Student Union Building will be closed starting December 22 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 4. The SFSS services will be closed likewise except on Thursday, December 23 when you can reach us online until 1 pm. You might find our contacts under the “Services” tab or send us a message via the form […]
To help combat food insecurity on campus, we assisted with the launch of the SFU Community Fridge alongside our partners- Embark Sustainability, the Burnaby Primary Care Network, Food Mesh, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, SFU Ancillary Services, and SFU’s Office of Community Engagement. The SFU Community Fridge has reduced food waste and has allowed easy access to […]
Please note that the Campaign is now closed and we are not taking donations anymore. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Together We Stand Burnaby, B.C. (December 6, 2021) – The recent floods and landslides across the province have had a devastating impact on Indigenous communities, vital infrastructure, individual properties, and have caused freight to pile up at […]
Whereas the SFSS has the ability to set policy around the collection of SFSS student activity fee including exemptions; Whereas the students in the Concurrent Studies program are BC high school students with high academic standing and who can take one or two SFU lower division courses while in high school; Whereas the number of […]
Whereas the SFSS has the ability to set policy around the collection of SFSS student activity fee including exemptions; Whereas the STEPS Forward program supports SFU students with developmental disabilities to complete university courses; Whereas these students are registered in SFU courses and SFU considers them to be undergraduate students; Whereas STEPS Forward has approached […]
As part of the coordinated efforts to help bring relief to individuals and communities affected by ongoing floods in the province, Simon Fraser Student Society in partnership with Simon Fraser University, Chartwells, Nesters, Graduate Student Society, SFU Childcare, Highlands Elementary School, Point Church and UniverCity Community Association are organizing a TOY DRIVE starting Monday, November […]
BURNABY, B.C., (Dec. 1, 2021)— Food insecurity on Burnaby Mountain means individuals face more barriers to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food. Community fridges are becoming a common way to address food insecurity in so many of our neighborhoods! Because of this, the SFSS has joined forces with Embark Sustainability, the Burnaby Primary Care Network, Food […]