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...
January, 5, 2022
SFSS President - Notice of Resignation Effective January...
January, 5, 2022
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...
January, 2, 2022
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recent inclement weather events have demonstrated that SFSS Personnel Policy 1 (Office Closure) is inadequate and outdated.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...
January, 2, 2022
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”...
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...