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Board rejects motion to house CJSF, Embark, SFPIRG, and SOCA in the SUB 7–5

Gabrielle McLaren November 6, 2019

Editor’s note: this piece will be followed by more in-depth coverage on the discussions surrounding both motions and concerns voiced about accessibility, feasibility, and financial responsibility. Other business from this meeting will be discussed in a future piece.  A motion originally proposed by SFSS president Giovanni HoSang to house SOCA, SFPIRG, Embark, and CJSF in the Student Union Building (SUB) was defeated on November 1’s SFSS Board meeting. Another motion was adopted to renovate Forum Chambers and the Undergrounds in Maggie Benston Centre to house SOCA, SFPIRG, and CJSF instead — though SFU community members expressed concerns regarding this resolution.…

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SFPIRG hosts “Putting Students back in SUB” workshop

Lubaba Mahmud October 11, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is a recap of an event that occurred on campus. The discussion that occurred represented one specific point-of-view of events related to Rotunda groups and the SUB.  SFU’s long-awaited Student Union Building (SUB) has been the…

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Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group hosts town hall about space in Student Union Building

Peak Web February 18, 2019

On Thursday, February 13, the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) held a town hall to discuss space allocation in the new Student Union Building (SUB). In addition to providing an in-depth overview and background on the situation, the…

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“The need for safe space”: SOCA publishes letter on ongoing space conflict

Peak Web February 4, 2019

On January 16, SFU Students of African and Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) published a letter on their Facebook page directed at the SFSS, regarding the issue of space in the new Student Union Building (SUB). The letter includes a quote of…

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Board Shorts

Amneet Mann November 27, 2018

  Board approves motion to extend subleases with CJSF and SFPIRG on a month-to-month basis The original expiry date on the subleases allocating the Simon Fraser Campus Radio Society (CJSF) and the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) space…

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FNSA raises concerns regarding SFSS conduct in public letter

Amneet Mann October 2, 2018

  The First Nations Student Association (FNSA) posted a public letter on their Facebook page detailing their concerns with the conduct of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). The letter, posted on September 21, cited examples of alleged mistreatment of…

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Students comment on accessibility, accountability, and engagement during SFSS AGM

Amneet Mann October 1, 2018

  The 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) saw significant student turnout, though the number of attendees dropped following the impeachment of former SFSS president Jas Randhawa. Following the special resolution to impeach…

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In this week’s SFYou: Giovanni and Travis talk SOCA

Anindita Gupta September 24, 2018

Correction notice: One paragraph was removed due to concerns expressed by an external organization who had previously been mentioned in the piece. The Rotunda has been home to numerous equity groups over the years. SOCA, Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry,…

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Board Shorts: a recap of the rotunda space discussion

Amneet Mann September 19, 2018

  At the latest Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors meeting, the organizations operating within the Rotunda attended and discussed concerns regarding space in the Student Union Building (SUB). Groups represented at the meeting included the Simon Fraser…

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Board Shorts

Amneet Mann September 17, 2018

  Board increases budget for website redevelopment In the latest Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors meeting, the board passed a motion to increase the Web Site and Tech Support budget by $9,000. The funds for this budget…

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