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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 Randhawa, the meeting’s agenda involved the receipt of the SFSS’s annual finance report by vice-president finance Matthew Chow, the receipt of the society’s audited financial statements, and an open space for SFSS members to propose discussions.   Finance reports Chow reported on the student society’s revenues and expenses. In the 2017–18 fiscal year, the SFSS earned $11.3 million in revenue,…

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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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Student group condemns SFSS for “institutionalized racism”

Amneet Mann September 11, 2018

  SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) has published public letters on their Facebook page condemning the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) for their treatment of marginalized groups on campus.   SOCA addresses the SFSS In their public…

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