Michelle Gomez
Applications open for new post-secondary BC Access Grant
August 2, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Back in March, the provincial government announced the new BC Access Grant for students studying at BC post-secondary institutions, starting fall 2020. As of mid July, applications are now open. The grant is needs-based, and will provide funding to low and middle-income post secondary students. The amount granted to each student will depend on family income. Those applying for student aid will automatically be assessed for the grant. In addition to providing funding to full-time undergraduate students, the grant will also be offered to those in diploma and certificate programs, and to part-time students.…
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Grad Minutes
July 29, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Stipend temporary position for COVID-19 related issues The Council discussed hiring an additional temporary staff member for working specifically on COVID-19 related issues for the upcoming academic year. Director of Academic Relations Rahil Adeli…
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Catherine Dauvergne will be SFU’s next Vice-President, Academic and Provost
July 20, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Dr. Catherine Dauvergne is currently the Dean of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC, and previously held the role of Special Advisor to the UBC President between 2009 and…
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Freedom Square plaque removed and engraved into new tiles
July 13, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor The plaque that once stood in SFU’s Freedom Square, in commemoration of protests that took place in 1967, has now been engraved into the new tiles in Freedom Square with different wording. According to…
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Board Shorts: June 12, 2020
June 22, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Here are the highlights from last Friday’s four-hour long Board meeting. Black in BC Community Emergency Support Fund contribution The Board carried a motion to contribute $3,000 to the Black in BC Community Support…
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Andrew Petter, amongst others, provide statements in solidarity against racism
June 15, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor and Paige Riding, News Writer SFU President Andrew Petter has released a statement on SFU’s stance against racism. “The events of recent days add further urgency to this cause. Racism has no place in…
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Students raise concerns over use of proctoring software during remote exams
June 8, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor With SFU’s switch to remote learning during COVID-19, the use of proctoring softwares for online exams has become more common. It has also caused controversy amongst students; the Simon Fraser Student Society has asked…
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Senate Report
June 1, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Student senators inquire about SFU’s COVID-19 policies during the question period Beginning the question period of Tuesday’s Senate meeting, Senator Colin Fowler started by asking: “Will SFU commit today to do a thorough, independent,…
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SFU’s Five Year Capital Plan entails complete renovation of W.A.C. Bennett Library
June 1, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor SFU’s Five Year Capital Plan currently involves a library renovation project that was initially anticipated to have the W.A.C Bennett Library shut down for five years. However, they are now looking at a phased…
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SFU community group formed to advocate for student and staff during COVID-19
May 26, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor In light of COVID-19, members of the SFU community have come together in support of one another through a group known as the SFU C19 Coalition. Formed in March of 2020, the SFU C19…
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