December, 11, 2020
The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) supports the SFU Re-use for Good initiative in the decision to eliminate the sale of pre-filled water bottles at the SFU campuses on December 31st, 2020. The SFSS was briefed on this project by the Ban the Bottle club and the Re-use for Good Committee. The reasons for eliminating...
December, 9, 2020
The Board had a busy yet productive month of November. The first board meeting of the month occurred on November 13th (it was Friday the 13th). On that occasion, the Board passed a motion in support of finding an alternate permanent space for the BESU (Bachelor of Environment Student Union) and the EVSCSU (Environmental Science...
December, 7, 2020
Dear Board of Directors of the First Nations Students Association, I am writing to you today on behalf of the Simon Fraser Student Society to state our support for your Board of Directors, and for your ongoing “Let Us Speak” campaign. We recognize and condemn Simon Fraser University for the gaslighting and dismissive actions taken...
December, 1, 2020
Be it resolved to amend the SFSS Elections and Referenda Policies NEP-1(3) to read “The Notice of Election and Referendum Period will last at least 1...
December, 1, 2020
Be it resolved to amend the SFSS Elections and Referenda Policies CP-1 to add a subsection (A) under section 2 and have it read: “a. If there is any gap of time between the end of the campaign period and the start of the voting period, candidates shall be subject to the regulations applicable to...
November, 20, 2020
3rd/4th year students will be sitting down as panelists and the audience can ask them questions regarding enrollment, final exams, or anything else that they would like to know. The panelists will be sharing their perspective of what they wish they knew in their first year. Tue, December 1, 2020 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM...
November, 20, 2020
Want to improve your cooking skills? We’ve got you – just register in our FREE rasam soup food workshop. This workshop will teach you the basics of making an easy, warm, and delicious dish, all in the comfort of your own home. Here is the recipe with the ingredients list:...
November, 20, 2020
Independent Electoral Commission Chief Commissioner (Part-Time, Temporary) The Independent Electoral Commission Chief Commissioner will be responsible for coordinating elections, by-elections, and referendums that adhere to all related policies, by-laws, and regulations of the Society. This is a temporary part time (minimum 8 hours and up to...
November, 20, 2020
Independent Electoral Commission Commissioners (Part-Time, Temporary) The four Independent Electoral Commission Commissioners will be responsible for supporting the coordination of elections, by-elections, and referendums that adhere to all related policies, by-laws, and regulations of the Society. Click here to...
November, 17, 2020
Dear School of Environmental Science and Faculty of Environment, We have recently learned that there is a plan to evict the Environmental Science Student Union (EVSCSU) and Bachelor of Environment Student Union (BESU) from their common room in TASC 7470 to convert it to a lab space. We believe that common room space is an...
November, 10, 2020
Dear Honourable Melanie Mark and Premier John Horgan, My name is Samad Raza and I am the Vice President External Relations at Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). Today, I am writing to you with the hope of bringing an important student issue to your attention: post-secondary tuition fee increases amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless lives...
November, 9, 2020
YOUR Tuition is Going Up During a Pandemic…AGAIN! SFSS Response to SFU’s Further Proposed Tuition Increases #EnoughIsEnoughSFU! On October 26th at the Simon Fraser Student Society’s Annual General Meeting, you showed up and made your voice heard – You voted to formally condemn SFU for increasing tuition for the 2020-2021 academic...