SFU Financial Aid and Awards is working on options for students seeking emergency funding where there may be urgent and immediate needs in relation to: 1. accessing some funding for a plane ticket home in the case of an international undergrad/grad student, and/or 2. accessing some funding for technology such as laptops/internet access If this […]

In an effort to maximize social distancing and protect the health and safety of the university community, there are a number of changes to SFU’s campus services. With the exception of a few essential services such as cleaning services, security, dining hall services, Residence & Housing, and the medical clinic (while it is safe to […]

March 13, 2020 As the threats posed by COVID-19 accelerates very rapidly, The Simon Fraser Student Society Board of Directors (BoD), through the Executive Committee, has decided to temporarily shut down its services starting March 13, 2020, at 4:00 pm. The Executive Committee, on behalf of the BoD, passed the following motion at an emergency […]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our partners at Studentcare are working diligently to adopt best practices for the student health plan. Here are the measures they are taking to serve our SFSS members at this time: They are sharing answers to the most commonly asked questions for those covered by the Travel Plan. Click […]

Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of February: The SFSS Board of Directors had a fulfilling February! They hosted numerous events ranging from Munchie Mondays & Tasty Tuesdays to SFSS Care Packages at SFU Dog Therapy. Keep an eye out for free snacks on a cart on […]

Live debates will be held next week on March 11 and voting will occur between March 17 to 19, 2020!

Student organizations from across British Columbia stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en and their hereditary chiefs. We call on the provincial government to immediately halt the militarized invasion of Wet’suwet’en and the desecration of the Kweese trail. The hereditary chiefs of all five clans of the Wet’suwet’en Nation have not given their consent for the […]

On February 27, the SFSS hosted Board Town Hall – Year in the Rear View, where individuals interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors get to learn more about the accomplishments, projects and experiences the current SFSS Board of Directors has, along with an opportunity to ask questions. If you missed […]

Hello Club and Student Unions Executives, A previous email was sent out last week regarding Club and Student Union (SU) fundraiser updates. It has come to our attention that there are many misunderstandings around the message. We acknowledge that Clubs and Student Union groups host many fundraising initiatives, both on and off campus. When it […]

The purpose of this statement is to clarify SFSS’s approach to compliance with its policies, in response to a number of recent inquiries from students and other organizations. The SFSS has the discretion to refuse or withdraw funding and other resources and revoke the internal club status of groups who contravene SFSS policies. Decisions about […]