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What’s next for the Build SFU projects?

EIC February 2, 2015

Earlier this month, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) did not receive permission from the students present at their Special General Meeting (SGM) to pursue a loan for Build SFU’s Student Union Building (SUB) and Stadium projects. The motion only garnered 65 per cent of the 75 per cent of votes needed to pass, which means that the board cannot obtain a loan and begin construction on the SUB. Instead, the board must now consider alternative ways to move forward, as they still need the permission of the membership to obtain a loan. At their latest meeting, at-large representative Rebecca…

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Upcoming Special General Meeting generates opposition

EIC January 19, 2015

As students prepare to vote on motions related to the Build SFU projects at the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)’s Special General Meeting (SGM) this Wednesday, January 21, some students are calling for the projects’ termination. No to Build SFU…

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Council Commentary

EIC January 17, 2015

SFSS board appoints new CEO By recommendation of council, the SFSS board of directors has appointed a new chief electoral officer (CEO) to head up their independent electoral commission (IEC). Oscar Sanchez was favoured by the council over opposing candidate…

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