December, 9, 2019
*Update – December 9, 2019* “Transit disruptions may escalate this week. CUPE Local 7000, which represents SkyTrain workers at the BC Rapid Transit Company, has announced potential full strike action and no SkyTrain service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 10-12) beginning at 5 a.m. unless a deal is reached...
December, 6, 2019
Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of November: The SFSS Board of Directors has had a fulfilling November! They hosted numerous festive events at the Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver campus with Winter Warm Up and Winter Wellness. Free pizza, hot chocolate, festive treats, and a holiday photo...
November, 19, 2019
Please note if you tried to send anyone from the SFSS an email from Friday, November 15 to Tuesday, November 19, there may be a possibility that we did not receive the message. We encourage you to resend the email or reach out to the Student Centre directly (at 778-782-3870 or in person at MBC...
November, 5, 2019
Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of October: The SFSS Board of Directors has had a fulfilling October! They hosted numerous festive events at both Burnaby and Surrey campuses with Thanksgiving with the SFSS, Spooky Pumpkin Painting, and a Halloween Photobooth. Free pizza, hot chocolate, treats, and...
October, 22, 2019
An information and consultative process is underway to help you share what you want to see in your new bylaws. Stay tuned for an online questionnaire early in 2020 and a town hall to get input from you. Learn about the bylaw basics and BC Societies Act requirements here. Watch for the survey coming...
October, 17, 2019
On Saturday, November 2nd 2019, SFU Harbour Centre is hosting an event entitled ‘How media bias shapes the gender identity debate.’ The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors condemns the transphobic event that Simon Fraser University (SFU) is hosting. SFU speaks about this event being a debate on gender identity in a recent...
October, 8, 2019
Here’s what your SFSS Board of Directors has been up to during the month of September: The SFSS Board of Directors has had a fulfilling September to begin the Fall semester. We welcomed students at SFU Burnaby, Surrey, and Woodward’s with a Clubs Week, Welcome Back BBQ, and Pancake Breakfast. In addition, our VP External...
October, 3, 2019
January 18-19, 2020Registration fee: $20 Register by paying the fee in the Student Centre MBC 2270, open 10am-5pm Topics and first aid skills covered: • substance overdose • mood related disorders • suicidal behaviour • psychotic disorders • psychotic episodes • eating...
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...