Leah Bjornson
Enactus SFU sweeps the competition at regionals
March 18, 2014SFU made history at the recent Enactus Canada Western Regional Exposition, where the team swept the competition with their innovative entrepreneurial initiatives. For the first time in the group’s 22-year history, Enactus SFU claimed first place in each of the top categories. Their Banner Bags initiative earned the number one spot in the Scotiabank Eco-Living Green Challenge; the entrepreneurial program Jumpstart landed first in the TD Entrepreneurship Challenge; and the Hunger Actions project seized the title in the Capital One Financial Education Challenge. SFU student Chantelle Buffie also won the HSBC Woman Leader of Tomorrow Award. “This is a huge…
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University Briefs
March 17, 2014Students boycott hummus linked to Israeli Apartheid University of Ottawa students have launched a campaign that would ban Sabra hummus on campus, as it is allegedly connected with the Israeli Apartheid. According to the New York Times, the Strauss Group…
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TransLink efficiency measures potentially problematic
March 10, 2014An interview with professional bus driver Dianne McKenzie has revealed funding problems within TransLink; McKenzie told The Peak she feels “good working for such a successful transportation company,” but is “worried about the future.” McKenzie, driver for the Coast…
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Faculty Reps
March 7, 2014The main responsibility of Faculty Representatives is to communicate with theirs and others faculties, so Faculty Representatives must maintain good relations with the Departmental Student Unions and forum representatives within their faculty. There is no specific prescribed duties for this…
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At-Large Reps
March 7, 2014At-Large representatives have a large degree of flexibility to take on projects and join committees that interest them. They also support executive directors on Society operations, holding events, and launching campaigns. 1. How would you get your DSUs/students more involved…
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VP: Student Life
March 7, 2014The Vice-President Student Life works primarily with student groups on campus and members of the Society. This position will act as a liaison for organizations including but not limited to Department Student Unions, Faculty Student Unions, and SFSS Clubs. The…
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Referendum Questions
March 7, 2014The board of directors has put forward three referenda questions to be voted upon by the student body in the upcoming elections. Students can respond with either “yes” or “no.” Extended Health and Dental Plan Referendum Question The Board…
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VP: External Relations
March 7, 2014The Vice-President External Relations is a position to advocate for the Society, and chairs the Advocacy Committee. The Vice-President External Relations runs campaigns (such as the current Student Debt campaign), communicates with SFU groups such as Senate, Governors, the Graduate…
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Your guide to the SFSS elections
March 7, 2014It's finally here . . . the event we've all been waiting for . . . the SFSS elections! We've asked the questions, and the candidates have provided the answers. This is your hotspot to get to know what the…
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VP: Student Services
March 7, 2014The Vice-President Student Services is responsible for the services offered by the Society, and acts as the main liaison for students. The top priority for the Vice-President Student Services is to ensure that services such as the health plan, night…
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