SFSS & TSSU Joint Open Letter Regarding SFU’s Return to Campus Plan: Unsafe, Inadequate, and Inequitable

On Monday, January 24th, SFU returned to full in-person instruction. This mandatory return was conducted amid the highly transmissible rates of the Omicron variant, its overwhelming impact on the healthcare system, and the danger it presents to disabled and immunocompromised SFU community members. SFU’s actions both encourage the spread of COVID-19 and understate the impact […]

Join our Virtual Town Hall on the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Project

SFSS Virtual Town Hall on the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Project, Friday January 21st from 11am to 1pm via Zoom.

Why and how to run for a position on the 2022 SFSS Executive Committee

Notice of Elections Run for a position on the SFSS Executive Committee 2022 and be part of the change you want to see on campus! Did you know that as an undergrad at SFU you have the opportunity of representing 25,000+ students in an amazing leadership role? There are 7 vacancies at the SFSS Executive […]

Emergency Changes to the SFSS and SUB Operations

Considering the surge in COVID-19 cases, the SFSS is implementing an important emergency plan to ensure the safety of our staff and membership with the following measures: · The SUB will remain closed to the general public until January 12. After January 12, the SUB will re-open with reduced capacity but SFSS services will remain […]

SFSS Thanks You For Your Flood Donations!

This past December, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) took immediate action to support victims affected by the floods that occurred across the province of British Columbia. The SFSS Council contributed $10,000.00 which helped provide monetary donations and purchase of physical goods. The SFSS collaborated with other partners including SFU’s three campuses, GSS, clubs, faculty […]

SFSS President – Notice of Resignation

SFSS President – Notice of Resignation
Effective January 24

SFU Community Free Fridge Closure Extension

Following the University’s decision to begin the 2022 spring term with a temporary, two-week shift to remote learning and teaching for lectures and seminars, the SFU Community Free Fridge will remain closed until January 12, 2022.  The Community Fridge is hosted in the Student Union Building (SUB) and as the building remains temporarily closed to […]

Notice of Motion: Amendments to SFSS Personnel Policies Regarding Office Closures and Building Closures

Whereas, recent inclement weather events have demonstrated that SFSS Personnel Policy 1 (Office Closure) is inadequate and outdated. Whereas, the Society needs robust and clear policies and processes regarding closure of spaces due to inclement weather or other reasons. Whereas, the President, alongside Management, have drafted policy language for the consideration of Council regarding Office […]

Notice of Motion: Policy Changes – Notice of Motion Notifications

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” […]

Notice of Motion: Outreach Committee Terms of Reference

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 […]

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