January, 2, 2022
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...
December, 23, 2021
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...
December, 21, 2021
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...
December, 21, 2021
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...
December, 6, 2021
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...
December, 3, 2021
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...
December, 3, 2021
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;...
December, 2, 2021
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...
December, 1, 2021
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...
November, 29, 2021
The SFSS is hiring a Building Coordinator responsible for the day to day operations of the SUB. The Building Coordinator will also be tasked with requesting and monitoring custodial and facilities work. This is a full-time permanent position at $32.96/hr with benefits. Read the detailed job description here and...
November, 29, 2021
Whereas in October 26th, 2020 and October 27th, 2021 members at the SFSS Annual General Meetings passed bylaw changes that set base democratic governance requirements for non-executive Council seats; Whereas these base requirements are that Council representative position to be elected, open to their members, and at least 1-week notice was given...
November, 26, 2021
Recent floods across BC have left a devastating impact on many people’s lives. As a society guided by the principles of community and support, we’re calling on students, staff, and the entire SFU community to stand as one and show support. On Wednesday, November 24, the SFSS Council has passed a motion to provide support...