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...
February, 9, 2021
The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) wholeheartedly acknowledges Black History Month (BHM) and the contributions of Black people in Canada and at SFU. We commend the efforts of monumental Black folks in the past, and the roads they paved for society today. For many in the Black community, this is a time for celebration also...
February, 9, 2021
The Simon Fraser Student Society wants to reduce barriers for students in need of financial support. On January 29, 2021, the 2020-2021 SFSS Board passed a motion to approve a Spring and Summer semester emergency COVID-19 funding of $200,000 per term. The funding criteria will be $500 per student with 40% allocated to domestic students...
February, 5, 2021
Simon Fraser University Students are urging Burnaby City Council to back TransLink’s proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola with a new campaign aimed at securing the City’s support. “Students from all walks of life are joining with businesses and residents to tell the City Council that it’s time to back the project and get it built for...
February, 3, 2021
Here are your candidates for the #SFSS2021Elections! Watch them at the Candidate Debate on February 11, from 4 – 6 pm and make an informed decision. Voting will occur between the 16 and 18,...
February, 1, 2021
Be it resolved that the Board of Directors amend SFSS Board Policies, Standing Order 1, as presented in the attached document titled “Proposed Amendment to SO-1: Duties of Committee Chairs”. View the draft amendment proposal...
January, 29, 2021
SFU Senate approved to launch a pilot Pass/Credit/No Credit (P/CR/NC) grading scheme for electives only, for the 2021 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. While this is a step in the right direction, it still does not adequately address the needs of students in the midst of a pandemic. In the announcement email that SFU sent...
January, 25, 2021
On January 6th, the SFSS Council passed a motion to launch a Departmental/Faculty Student Unions (DSU/FSU) Space campaign called #StudentsDeserveSpace. The recent eviction in November 2020 of SFU Bachelor of Environment Student Union (BESU), and SFU Environmental Science Student Union from their common room exemplifies the need to secure student...
January, 15, 2021
SFSS Virtual Clubs Day Spring 2021- January 19, 10am to 7pm 128 SFSS Clubs, Student Unions, and Groups! Ask questions, join clubs, learn about services and more! Answer poll questions for a chance to win one of 18 gift cards! Register here:...
January, 13, 2021
On January 8th, the Government of Canada has announced that former international students will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit. This achievement is the result of a series of initiatives across the country where student societies, like our own, have been actively advocating to help foreign students affected by the pandemic....