March, 21, 2020
Upon review of the SFU Department of Finance’s draft 2020-21 Budget and Financial Plan, the SFSS sent the attached letter (on March 4) responding with its concerns around a tuition and fee hike – a 2% domestic undergraduate tuition increase and a 4% international tuition increase. The main concern revolves around the long term trends...
March, 20, 2020
NOTICE OF 2020 GENERAL ELECTION REFERENDA RESULTS PRESIDENT Christina Loutsik – 537 Osob Mohamed – 956 (ELECTED)Miguel Resendiz – 309 VICE-PRESIDENT – STUDENT SERVICES Prince Cheema – 690 Matthew Provost – 993 (ELECTED) VICE-PRESIDENT – UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Gabe Liosis – 706 (ELECTED)Julian...
March, 20, 2020
Support international students in B.C. amid COVID-19 by signing this change.org petition. The petition mentions, that “amid the contagion, hundreds of thousands of international students across Canada are left vulnerable. While the Federal and B.C. governments have announced a stimulus package to support citizens, it is silent on...
March, 20, 2020
SFU Financial Aid and Awards is working on options for students seeking emergency funding where there may be urgent and immediate needs in relation to: 1. accessing some funding for a plane ticket home in the case of an international undergrad/grad student, and/or 2. accessing some funding for technology such as laptops/internet access If this...
March, 18, 2020
In an effort to maximize social distancing and protect the health and safety of the university community, there are a number of changes to SFU’s campus services. With the exception of a few essential services such as cleaning services, security, dining hall services, Residence & Housing, and the medical clinic (while it is safe to...
March, 16, 2020
March 13, 2020 As the threats posed by COVID-19 accelerates very rapidly, The Simon Fraser Student Society Board of Directors (BoD), through the Executive Committee, has decided to temporarily shut down its services starting March 13, 2020, at 4:00 pm. The Executive Committee, on behalf of the BoD, passed the following motion at an emergency...
March, 16, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our partners at Studentcare are working diligently to adopt best practices for the student health plan. Here are the measures they are taking to serve our SFSS members at this time: They are sharing answers to the most commonly asked questions for those covered by the Travel Plan. Click...
March, 10, 2020
Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of February: The SFSS Board of Directors had a fulfilling February! They hosted numerous events ranging from Munchie Mondays & Tasty Tuesdays to SFSS Care Packages at SFU Dog Therapy. Keep an eye out for free snacks on a cart on...
March, 4, 2020
Live debates will be held next week on March 11 and voting will occur between March 17 to 19,...
March, 4, 2020
Student organizations from across British Columbia stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en and their hereditary chiefs. We call on the provincial government to immediately halt the militarized invasion of Wet’suwet’en and the desecration of the Kweese trail. The hereditary chiefs of all five clans of the Wet’suwet’en Nation have not...
March, 3, 2020
On February 27, the SFSS hosted Board Town Hall – Year in the Rear View, where individuals interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors get to learn more about the accomplishments, projects and experiences the current SFSS Board of Directors has, along with an opportunity to ask questions. If you missed...
February, 28, 2020
Spring Soirée is SFU HRSA’s annual stand-up networking event. Featuring a professional panel, a keynote speaker and over 30 professionals, students will gain valuable insights into various topics surrounding HR. Throughout the night, we will have networking sessions aimed at engaging professionals and students. Where: Pinnacle Hotel...