October, 1, 2019
You’re invited to a sneak peek of the Student Union Building! Date: Thursday, October 10 & Friday, October 11 Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm (walk in at anytime) Duration: Approximately 10 minutes Entrance: Freedom...
October, 1, 2019
SFSS and GSS to Host Federal Election Debate for SFU Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURNABY, B.C., (Oct. 1, 2019) — The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) and the Graduate Student Society (GSS) will be hosting a debate at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby Campus where voters, especially youth, can be informed and involved at the local...
September, 20, 2019
Recognizing and prioritizing sustainability as one of its guiding principles, the Simon Fraser Student Society’s (SFSS) Board of Directors fully support the Global Climate Strike and are calling an end to fossil fuel investment on campus and around the globe. “It is very encouraging to see students at the forefront fighting for action on this...
September, 11, 2019
Every year at the end of November, the Winter Craft Fair showcases local artisan & fine goods makers to the SFU community up on the lovely Burnaby Mountain Campus. Students, Faculty, Staff, UniverCity, and the surrounding community crowd the North Academic Quadrangle as they peruse the fair for a unique holiday purchase on their way...
September, 5, 2019
FALL KICKOFF is hosted by Simon Fraser Student Society, in collaboration with CRESCENDO1 & Timbre Concerts! It was a fun-filled summer, but let’s kick off fall the right way: a fun night with good music, food trucks, water stations, and all your closest friends. ************************************************** WHEN: Friday September 20th...
September, 5, 2019
Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of August: The SFSS Board of Directors has had a fulfilling August in the last month of Summer. We met new and returning students at the SFU Welcome Day, planned events for fall, worked on researching new services to improve the...
September, 4, 2019
Don’t miss out on the SFSS Summer Club Days! Visit the booths to meet new people and connect with students who share similar interests as you! Come visit us to get involved with a club — there are so many to choose from! SFU Burnaby: September 10-12, 11am – 3pm at Convo Mall SFU Surrey: September...
August, 27, 2019
Fall is just around the corner! We hope you’re just as excited for the pumpkin spice lattes, sweaters, and extended Student Centre hours as we are! That’s right! We’ve been listening, and we will be extending the Student Centre hours from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for the month of September. Now you can drop by our...
August, 22, 2019
The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) is a provincial alliance of thirteen university and college student unions. The BCFS, through their respective campaigns, give a voice to student needs for equitable education choices. The BCFS Knockout Interest campaign calls for the elimination of interest accumulated on the federal portion of...
August, 12, 2019
The SFSS Board of Directors is advocating for a nationwide ban on the practice of “Conversion therapy (CT)” in Canada. “CT” aims to change the sexual orientation of same-sex-attracted people using physical, psychological, and spiritual means. More recently, ‘CT’ has been applied to transgender individuals to make them identify in a...
August, 9, 2019
Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of July: The SFSS Board of Directors has had another eventful month this past July. After passing our new strategic plan with our vision, “Students Thriving Everywhere,” we have embarked on a myriad of activities for the betterment of the student...
August, 2, 2019
On August 1, 2019, the Simon Fraser Student Society Board of Directors passed a motion to stand firmly in support of the right of all Simon Fraser University students to peacefully, respectfully and freely express their views regarding the ongoing political situation in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the SFSS condemns any attempt to censor or dissuade...