Jaymee Salisi
Council Meeting — June 16, 2021
July 1, 2021Return-to-campus student accommodations discussion Councillors of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) discussed their plans to accommodate COVID-19 safety protocols and learning accessibility in the fall when campus reopens. Chaired by SFSS president Gabe Liosis, the Student Union Building (SUB) reopening working group will prepare COVID-19 safety plans to eventually be approved by Council. Vice president (VP) equity and sustainability Marie Haddad said their plans will go through a two-level consultation process. They will first take recommendations from marginalized groups such as the Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry, First Nations Student Association, and the Disability Neurodiversity Alliance. The second level…
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SFU350 and Climate Justice UBC pressure universities to stop funding fossil fuel projects
June 30, 2021SFU350 is a student organization campaigning against climate change and working to realign SFU’s investments to reflect sustainability and integrity. SFU350 and Climate Justice UBC (CJUBC) are partnering to launch the Community Reinvestment Campaign. They hope to push both universities…
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SFU Community-Engaged Research discusses inclusivity among youth
June 25, 2021SFU Community-Engaged Research hosted “Holding space vs. making space: building youth-led community belonging.” The workshop aimed to examined inclusivity and platforming marginalized youth in community-centred research. It featured four speakers who discussed their experiences piloting the Youth Justice Lab and…
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BC raises minimum wage to $15.20 per hour
June 23, 2021On June 1, 2021, BC raised its minimum wage from $14.60 per hour to $15.20, making the province’s base rate the second highest in the country. In an effort to benefit nearly 400,000 British Columbians earning minimum wage, the provincial…
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SFU announces Greg Younging Endowment Award for Indigenous students
June 17, 2021The Greg Younging Endowment Award has been introduced by SFU Publishing for Indigenous students pursuing a Master of Publishing (MPub) degree. Named in recognition of Dr. Gregory Younging, the award honours him as the first Indigenous graduate from the MPub…
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Professors discuss concerns regarding SFU’s reopening plan
June 16, 2021Following the BC provincial government’s reopening plan, SFU announced its plan to return to campus by Fall 2021. The university aims to bring back in-person classes for 70–80% of courses. They also created a four-stage plan outlining broad guidelines for…
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Crespi Laboratory develops new endometriosis theory
June 11, 2021Endometriosis is a disease that causes endometrial tissue to grow outside of the uterus rather than inside. As a result, the body treats the displaced tissue growth like an infection, causing individuals with the disease to experience high pain sensitivity…
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Senate Report: May 25, 2021
June 10, 2021Return to campus update Vice president academic and provost Catherine Dauvergne said SFU is aiming for a “70–80% return to in-person teaching, research, and engagement activities. “There are some parts of our campus where that will be more like 100%…
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Council Meeting — May 19, 2021
June 1, 2021Content warning: discussion of genocide, violence, and sexual violence. Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) response to the Israeli colonization of Palestine Science undergraduate representative Zaid Lari brought forward a motion requesting the SFSS show solidarity with Palestinian SFU students. He…
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BC introduces three days of paid sick leave
May 31, 2021The BC provincial government announced a program requiring employers to provide part-time and full-time workers with three days of paid sick leave, if they are unable to work due to COVID-19 or possible exposure. The program begins once the legislation…
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