March, 9, 2021
The SFSS is denouncing the Simon Fraser University for delaying the bargaining process for the unionization of Research Assistants since November of 2019. We demand that SFU Admin immediately: Recognize all RAs as workers, including those whose work overlaps with their studies; Provide healthcare and dental benefits for all RAs, including group...
March, 5, 2021
We’re proud to announce that Out On Campus is one of the winners of the #SFU 2020 Champions for a Healthy Campus Community Awards. The group was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of the LGBQIA2S+ communities on campus. About Out On Campus Out On Campus is a department of the...
March, 2, 2021
NOTICE OF MOTION: Whereas, at its January 27th, 2021 meeting, the Governance Committee approved in principle adding definitions for “territorial acknowledgement”, “pronouns”, “roll call of attendance”, and “access needs” to Board Policy R-9.Whereas, at its January 27th, 2021 meeting, the Governance...
March, 2, 2021
Be it resolved that the Board of Directors amend SO-8 (Accessibility Committee) composition to include “1 member of SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance...
March, 2, 2021
The SFSS Board continued to work on important initiatives through the month of February. The first board meeting occurred on the 12th of February. A motion was raised and passed regarding the StudentCare agreement. StudentCare and the Executive Committee negotiated a new two-year agreement with the option of extending it by another two years. A...
February, 26, 2021
On February 16th 2021, the SFSS President Osob Mohamed and VP External Relations Samad Raza met with Minister of Advanced Education Skills and Training, Anne Kang and MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed, Katrina Chen to discuss the following topics: Increasing Post-secondary institution (PSI) operating grants to relieve the burden of tuition from students....
February, 25, 2021
*Currently Accepting Nominations* This year’s SFSS Women of the Year Awards celebrates community members who have demonstrated leadership and advocated for positive changes in society. We welcome nominees who identify with our goal to celebrate members of the SFU community who have made contributions to advocate for improvements in...
February, 19, 2021
NOTICE OF 2021 GENERAL ELECTION REFERENDA RESULTS PRESIDENT Gabe Liosis – 598 (ELECTED) VP INTERNAL & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ronit Chawla – 302Corbett Gildersleve – 599 (ELECTED) VP FINANCE & SERVICES Cole Gorst – 396 Almas Phangura – 482 (ELECTED) VP UNIVERSITY & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Serena Bains – 633...
February, 16, 2021
The Simon Fraser Student Society and supporting organizations stand in solidarity with the Farmers’ Protest in India. We empathize with folks that have been impacted by the violence against peaceful protestors in India. We commend the efforts of people peacefully protesting all across the world and spreading awareness about the farmer’s...
February, 12, 2021
Whereas, the Parliament of Canada has been officially recognizing Black History Month since 1995 following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian Woman elected to the Canadian Parliament – The Honourable Jean Augustine, Whereas, Black History Month is important to the Black Community and is a time for reflection, introspection and...
February, 12, 2021
The Simon Fraser Student Society has set aside $10,000 to spend on student-driven initiatives, programs and resources. We’re asking students and staff to tell us how they’d like us to spend it. By asking for your suggestions, we hope to make our budgeting process more transparent and encourage marginalized and underrepresented...
February, 11, 2021
The SFSS board kicked off the new year with different initiatives. The team met for the very first board meeting of this year on 15th January. The meeting began with a presentation from Meaningful Work. The organization matches skilled corporate employees with non-profits and charities for volunteering. Raaj Chatterji, who is also the CEO of...