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...
November, 6, 2020
11.1 Elections and Referenda Policies – MOTION BOD 2020-10-30:13 Whereas, the SFSS Membership approved By-Law Proposal 4 (Council Empowerment) at the SFSS 2020 AGM. Whereas, under the new By-Laws, Executive Committee elections occur in January. Whereas, there is a need to update the SFSS Elections and Referenda Policies to...
November, 4, 2020
Work with a dynamic Board of Directors committed to advocating for students, building student power, and providing resources and services that represent, connect and benefit the undergraduate student body at Simon Fraser University. Alongside the President and Society Executives, the Board Organizer will help lead strategic planning and...
November, 3, 2020
The SFSS board of directors had a very engaging month of October. The board met on the 2nd of October for the biweekly meeting, where we approved the agenda for the SFSS 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). We also passed the motion for the SFSS Faculty Representatives to distribute the Open Educational Resources (OER) faculty...
November, 3, 2020
The SFSS is hiring a new Accessibility Assistant to support the SFSS Accessibility Advisory Committee on the implementation and evaluation of a new Accessibility Standard Policy. The Assistant will be further responsible for assisting the development of proposals, bookings, and administrative work related to accessibility. This is a part-time (up...
October, 28, 2020
The Simon Fraser Student Society Annual General Meeting took place on October 26th, where over 600 students gathered virtually to condemn SFU for tuition increases implemented in the 2020-2021 academic year. The vote passed with an overwhelming 96% of students in favour, providing a clear mandate from the student body for the SFU Board of...
October, 23, 2020
Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine? This event is for you ! SFU MedConnect is hosting a conference through lectures from physicians of varying specialties, hands-on professional workshops from health professionals, and a panel of medical students, we hope to inspire and educate the next generation of health professionals into...