May, 1, 2016
BURNABY, B.C., (April 22, 2016) — The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever strategic plan, which is now available here. “This is a significant milestone for us and for the students we represent,” said Enoch Weng, President of the Board of Directors. “For the first time in...
April, 27, 2016
BURNABY, B.C., (April 29, 2016) — As part of a commitment to address sexual assault incidents on post-secondary institutions, the province of British Columbia is the latest to introduce a legislation to make campuses more responsible to the needs of victims. Bill 23, Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act, requires university and college...
_0_0_1-150x150.jpg)
April, 8, 2016
What have been the losses over the past few fiscal years? The SFSS Food & Beverage Operations has been subsidized roughly $400,000 a year for nearly a decade. Fiscal 2012: $309,279 loss Fiscal 2013: $425,335 loss Fiscal 2014: $244,952 loss Fiscal 2015: $436,344 loss Fiscal 2016: $348,294 loss What has the SFSS done to try...
March, 25, 2016
The Society of Arts and Social Science (SASS) is calling for its annual election for the 2016-2017 calendar year to fill the vacant seat on its executive council. Voting has begun! You can vote until Wednesday March 31st at 11:59 PM. Election results will be announced on Friday, April 1. VOTE HERE! Information for potential...
March, 21, 2016
The SFSS is seeking feedback about its Emergency Food Voucher Program, which provides students who self-identify as being in financial need with food vouchers. All undergraduate SFU students, whether they have or have not accessed the service, can complete our short survey and help us to improve the program. The survey is completely anonymous and...
March, 11, 2016
The Science Undergraduate Society is calling for an election for the 2016-2017 year to fill the vacant seat on its executive council. Important dates to remember: Voting period is from Monday, March 14 at 12:00 AM to Wednesday March 16 at 11:59 PM via electronic voting (websurvey). CLICK HERE TO VOTE. Election results will be...
-150x150.jpg)
February, 29, 2016
Do you want to make a change in the SFSS and engage with the student body? Your opportunity is here because it’s time for the 2016 SFSS General Election! Keep posted on elections.sfss.ca for more updates. In the meantime: • Nomination Period begins Monday, February 22nd at 9:00 AM and closes on Monday,...
January, 15, 2016
What’s Out on Campus all about? Join us at our Open House. ***This event is taking place on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.*** We will tell you about who we are and what we do. There will be free food, games, good conversations and a...
January, 12, 2016
BURNABY, B.C., (Jan. 12, 2016) — The Simon Fraser Student Society and Scotiabank signed a $44.3 million loan agreement on Dec. 21, 2015 to help with the construction of the new Student Union Building at SFU’s Burnaby campus. This marks a milestone for the project, enabling it to quickly move forward to the next...
January, 2, 2016
BURNABY, B.C., (April 22, 2016) — With the exception of special events, the Simon Fraser Student Society’s Highland Pub will be closed during the summer semester, from May 1st to the end of August. This closure stems from an in-depth analysis conducted by the SFSS of the current service delivery model. Competition has been growing...
November, 9, 2015
This Fall, Facility Services will begin rebuilding the three main washrooms in MBC, located on level 1000, 2000 and 3000 of MBC. This is part of a campus wide renewal of public washrooms that has been conducted all over the Burnaby campus for the last 3 years. The rebuild includes the renewal of all finishes...
October, 16, 2015
Description: The Trans and Gender Diversity Project Worker is tasked to create a guide for trans and gender diverse students to aid them in accessing the university and updating their records (such as how to change their name and gender markers). The position will also oversee the implementation of other trans friendly programming through Out...