March, 15, 2023
Whereas the current Volunteer Orientation Policies are filled with numbering and grammar mistakes; Whereas the policy is out of date with current practice; Be it resolved to strike 3.2(d) and replace with “review job descriptions with volunteers,” Be it further resolved to add a new section 3.3(c) review SUB emergency procedures, when...
March, 15, 2023
Whereas the appeals process for inappropriate advertisement is unclear under CMP-2; Whereas relevant staff are not defined in the appeal process; Whereas appeals of determination seem to be escalated immediately to Council according to CMP-2.2(a); Be it resolved to strike CMP-2.2(a) and replace it with: 2.2 (a) All appeals to any such...
March, 13, 2023
Dear SFU350, We recognize on March 1, 2023, members of SFU350, in collaboration with Banking on a Better Future, attempted to host a peaceful protest in the Student Union Building (SUB) on Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Burnaby Campus. We also understand that the purpose of the sit-in was to encourage the SFSS to divest from...
March, 13, 2023
This past month your executive committee was hard at working preparing for future projects and bringing food to campus through the SFSS breakfast program. See below for a recap of February’s...
March, 6, 2023
The BC government has recently unveiled the 2023 BC Provincial Budget. We are happy to see a Budget that reflects some current immediate needs of communities across BC, including access to free prescription contraceptives for BC residents. A few wins from this budget for our members also include: However, student voices and issues are...
February, 17, 2023
PRESIDENT VP INTERNAL & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VP FINANCE & SERVICES VP UNIVERSITY & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VP EXTERNAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS VP EQUITY & SUSTAINABILITY VP EVENTS & STUDENT AFFAIRS REFERENDUM RESULTS: QUESTION 1: SFSS HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN FEE INCREASE QUESTION 2: GRAMMAR, TYPOGRAPHICAL, AND REFERENCE...
February, 9, 2023
Your executive committee was hard at work this new year bringing you events like the Lunar New Year Celebration, First Year Orientations, and also tabled at this semester’s Clubs Day. The following is a recap of this past months...
February, 9, 2023
The SFSS is hosting a Free Breakfast Program for all SFU Undergraduate Students! Come and enjoy a free, nutritious and healthy breakfast in the SUB (Level 3000)! Open to all Undergrads. Students are encouraged to bring their own containers and water bottles to put their food and beverages in. The breakfast will include toast, fruits,...
February, 1, 2023
The SFSS Executives represent you and play a determining role in advancing the wellbeing and rights of all SFU undergraduates, lobbying and advocating for their interests at all levels. Voting for your Student Union next Executives will happen between February 14 and 16, 2023 and we are hosting a Candidates Debate to help you make...
February, 1, 2023
President VP Equity & Sustainability VP Events & Student Affairs VP External & Community Affairs VP Finance & Services VP Internal & Organizational Development VP University & Academic...
February, 1, 2023
The SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance is providing food vouchers for our constituents to order food that is accessible to them while they work. What do we mean by work? Work can be school work, chores, or things you need to do to take care of yourself or others. You can use the vouchers to...
January, 18, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURNABY, B.C. – On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 23 at 2:30 pm, the former President of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), Helen Sofia Pahou, submitted her resignation to Council effective immediately. Later that day, the former SFSS Vice President Internal and Organizational Development, Judit Nagy, also...