Jaymee Salisi
A summary of the 2021 SFSS candidate debate
February 14, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On February 11, 2021, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held a candidate debate for their 2021 Executive Committee elections. The Executive Committee is elected by the student body to represent undergraduate students and advocate on their behalf with SFU administration and governing bodies outside the university. Candidates introduced their platforms and answered questions from other students regarding their potential plans with the SFSS. The Elections Chief did not approve all candidates simultaneously, which may have affected campaigns. The Peak reached out for more information, but did not receive a response. President Current Vice President…
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Beedie’s School of Business affordability guide aims to aid housing in Metro Vancouver
February 12, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer SFU’s Beedie School of Business and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) have joined in efforts to develop a guide to affordability in Vancouver. Based on various levels of income, the guide’s objective is to…
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SFU professors raise concerns about snowbirds travelling during COVID-19
February 9, 2021By: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Many retired Canadians continue to participate in international migration to warmer climates such as Mexico or Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. People who engage in this practice can be referred to as “snowbirds.” An estimated…
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SFU Stadium Project expected to be ready by February 2021
January 28, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Originally scheduled for completion in August 2020, the SFU Stadium Project is expected to be “substantially complete” by February 2021, according to SFSS Vice-President of Finance Corbett Gildersleve. Completion of the stadium had been postponed from…
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SFSS and GSS aid in extending post-graduate work permits for international students
January 26, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On January 8, 2021 the Government of Canada announced that former international students who hold, or held, a post-graduate work permit (PGWP) will now be able to renew their permit for 18 months. This…
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SFU implements pass/credit/no credit pilot grading system for electives
January 26, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer SFU has approved a temporary undergraduate pass/credit/no credit (P/CR/NC) pilot grading system for the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 terms. The motion specifies this grading scheme can be used towards 12 elective credits per term. The…
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New Dean of FCAT aims to prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion within the faculty
January 26, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Carman Neustaedter has been named Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology (FCAT). Previously a professor and director for the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT), Neustaedter started the position on December…
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Council Meeting: December 16, 2020
January 13, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer SFSS discusses the arrest of SFU alumnus On December 16, 2020 the SFSS Council gathered over Zoom to vote on two motions regarding the arrest of a Black SFU alumnus. SFU security stated that…
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The SFSS calls on SFU to re-implement pass/fail grading
January 10, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) is calling for SFU to implement pass/fail grading for the upcoming Spring 2021 semester and “retroactively for the Fall 2020 semester.” They are proposing that “students be allowed…
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