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SFSS board overhauls election and referenda policies
June 23, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors has passed a host of changes to the policies governing elections and referenda held by the society. The changes were launched by last year’s board citing a “lack of clear process” resulting in “inconsistent elections and referenda.” Among the changes to the policies, specific election processes as well as communications policies have been introduced, all of which has expanded the new document to eight times its former size. Further updates to elections documents were approved at the board meeting on June 19. “The previous board had put together a new set…
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SFSS looks to secure student space on Surrey campus
June 12, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has announced plans to consult students at the SFU Surrey campus about improving study and social spaces. The results of this week’s consultation will be shared with university representatives in the coming weeks, according…
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Student society approves budget for fall kickoff concert
June 9, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors unanimously approved the budget for this year’s fall kickoff concert currently scheduled to take place on September 22. It is the sixth concert hosted by the SFSS and the largest event…
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University urges SFSS to develop sexual violence policy
June 9, 2017After provincial legislation came into force last month requiring that universities have a policy to address sexual violence, SFU is urging the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) to develop their own policy. “In terms of jurisdiction, the way our policies…
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SFSS shows Highland Pub, Higher Grounds to potential operators
June 5, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has launched tours of the Highland Pub and the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in hopes that a new operator can open the space in time for next semester. The site tours took place last…
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Board Shorts
June 2, 2017Election report cites numerous issues The SFSS Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2017 election report by the Independent Electoral Commission. The report covers no less than 36 issues that arose during the election period, including debate organization, ambiguous poster…
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SFSS considers leasing Highland Pub, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop space
May 26, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) announced today that it is exploring options for the space that houses the Highland Pub and the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop. The society’s first priority is to see if they can lease the space…
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The food and beverage closures show why you need to watch what you’re funding
May 15, 2017Before I started writing for The Peak, I admittedly paid very little attention to student politics. When I voted for my preferred Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) candidates, I read their blurbs and made the decision without giving it too…
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An interview with SFSS President Hangue Kim
May 15, 2017It’s only the first week of the semester, but SFSS President Hangue Kim’s schedule is already packed. Between fulfilling his board duties, coaching at the Enactus national competition, and taking classes, Kim still found time to sit down with The…
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Board Shorts
May 15, 2017Members form new committees The SFSS Board of Directors appointed its members to the committees that conduct the society’s business at the first meeting since the new board stepped into their roles this month. The board decided not to proceed…
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