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SFSS discusses expectations of executives
November 24, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor Concerns about Executive Letter of Expectations A presentation was delivered to Council at their November 9 meeting. Vice-president internal and organizational development, Judit Nagy, and vice-chair of Council, Ben Tischler, discussed their concerns regarding the letter of expectations. SFSS president, Helen Sofia Pahou, required executive councillors to sign the letter. The letter highlights the job duties and responsibilities of councillors — including their requirement of working a minimum of 60 hours biweekly. The letter also outlines that councillors are required to submit their course schedule to the SFSS president at the beginning of each semester.…
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Council receives presentation on Iranian solidarity
November 2, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer Editor’s Note: The article was updated on November 3, 2022 to reflect the correct full names and titles of Peter Hance and Ayooluwa Adigun. Open letter calls for increased support with Iranian community Narges Abedzadeh…
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Board Shorts — April 30, 2021
May 21, 2021Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Board finalizes new Student Union Building (SUB) leases to student groups The Board discussed a motion to approve lease agreements for space in the SUB to key SFU groups. This includes the First…
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Board Shorts — April 23, 2021
May 14, 2021Written by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer 2021/22 financial budget proposal Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) vice-president (VP) finance Corbett Gildersleve brought forward a budget draft for the 2021/22 fiscal year for approval. Income from student enrolment and commercial tenants within…
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Board Shorts — March 12, 2021
April 2, 2021Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Board voices support for Braided Warriors Indigenous youth after arrest Content warning: Mention of and link to video footage of police violence against Indigenous youth Science faculty representative WeiChun Kua and at-large representative…
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Board Shorts — February 26, 2021
March 19, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Student Union Building (SUB) reopening plan SFU recently announced plans to reopen in Fall 2021. In preparation, Vice President (VP) of Finance Corbett Gildersleve brought forward a motion for the Simon Fraser Student Society…
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Board Shorts — January 15, 2020
February 10, 2021Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Board takes action to reform the temporary pass/credit/no credit grading system SFU administration recently announced that they are introducing a new, temporary pilot grading system: pass/credit/no credit (P/CR/NC) for the Spring 2021, Summer…
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Board Shorts — November 13, 2020
December 20, 2020Written by: Mahdi Dialden, News Writer SFSS emergency funding for Fall 2020 The Board discussed the possibility of emergency funding for students struggling financially during the pandemic. Last April, the SFSS passed a motion providing about $150,000 to an emergency…
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Board Shorts — October 30, 2020
November 9, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer An update on the SUB closure Recent CDC updates on the rising COVID-19 cases in British Columbia have prompted a reaction from the SFSS regarding the Student Union Building (SUB). They passed a motion…
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Board Shorts — October 16, 2020
October 28, 2020Written by: Mahdi Dialden, News Writer Embark Storage Room Allocation The Board made a decision regarding a storage room previously allocated for Embark Sustainability in the Student Union Building. Embark expressed that they do not need the room, which…
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