February, 9, 2022
The voting period is fast approaching (February 15 – 17) and attending the Candidates Debates is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about their agendas and make an informed decision prior to voting. The Debates will take place on February 10, 5pm-7pm (PT) via Zoom and you can use these details to join:...
February, 2, 2022
President Dilraj Nijjar Helen Sofia Pahou Liam Feng Shariq Ahsan Sophonie Priebe Vincent Huang VP Equity & Sustainability Rea Chatterjee VP Events & Student Affairs Janaye Majer Vaibhav Arora VP External & Community Affairs Donya Pourtaghi Eshana Baran VP Finance & Services Abhishek (Abhi) Parmar Saima Chowdhury...
February, 1, 2022
The SFSS is hiring a Women’s Centre Coordinator responsible for overseeing the Centre, delivering programs and services for self-identified women (whether cis or trans), intersex people, and non-binary/genderqueer/agender folks at Simon Fraser University. This is a full-time (35 hours/week) permanent position and is included in the Canadian...
January, 31, 2022
The SFSS is hiring an Accessibility Assistant responsible for supporting the SFSS Accessibility Committee on the implementation and evaluation of a new Accessibility Standard Policy. The Assistant will also be responsible for assisting the development of proposals, bookings, and administrative work related to accessibility. This is a...
January, 28, 2022
The SFSS and SFU have been actively advocating for over a decade for transportation solutions that benefit students and better connect our three main campuses. This news out of Burnaby City Council is a massive win for the #GiveStudentsALift Burnaby Mountain Gondola campaign. Additionally, Burnaby City council’s endorsement of the Route 1 speaks...
January, 28, 2022
Due to the temporary closure of the Student Union Building, SFU Community free fridge has been relocated to Maggie Benson Centre (MBC) Room #50 (beside Document Solutions). The MBC building is located north of the WAC Benneth library (Burnaby Campus). This will be the home of the SFU Community free fridge- effective immediately until further...
January, 26, 2022
On January 21st, 2022, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held a press conference to discuss recent Executive and Council decisions regarding COVID-19 safety. The SFSS released a statement on December 23rd, 2021, calling on Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the Provincial Government to enact stricter health measures and provide immediate...
January, 26, 2022
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...
January, 13, 2022
SFSS Virtual Town Hall on the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Project, Friday January 21st from 11am to 1pm via...
January, 12, 2022
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...
January, 7, 2022
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...
January, 7, 2022
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...