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SFSS relocates the general office to the Think Tank
July 30, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) intends to relocate its general office to the former Build SFU Think Tank adjacent to the food court in Maggie Benston Centre this week. The new space, called the Club and Student Union Centre, will combine the services of both the general office and student union resource office, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Martin Wyant. “There’s not anything new that is landing as a service at this point,” explained Wyant. “It’s just the same stuff, different place.” Last week, the SFSS told The Peak that it does not expect any disruption for the…
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Board Shorts
July 28, 2017Student health plan administrator presents to board The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors received a presentation from Studentcare, the administrator of the society’s health and dental plan. “Our goal . . . is just to give you…
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Board Shorts
July 14, 2017Bid to change focus of Accessibility committee approved The SFSS Board of Directors has widened the scope of its Accessibility Fund committee with the intent to move beyond reviewing grant requests towards accommodation. The changes to the committee terms of…
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A breakdown of the new SFSS elections policies
June 30, 2017SFU students are bound to notice some differences come the next annual student society election in contrast to previous years. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) unveiled a new set of elections and referenda policies passed by the previous board…
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Student society considers new location for general office
June 23, 2017Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) staff brought a discussion to the board on June 19 regarding the possible relocation of the society’s general office to Think Tank located adjacent to the food court in Maggie Benston Centre. The society is…
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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”…
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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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