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Term 2 U-Pass stickers are available December 12, 2011. Stickers can be picked up or reactivated at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel. To avoid line ups students should pick up or reactivate their sticker prior to January 4, 2012.
For all you need to know about the Term 2 U-Pass, including exemption applications, important dates and bus routes visit ussu.ca
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. They died because they were women.
As well as commemorating the 14 young women whose lives ended in an act of gender-based violence that shocked the nation, December 6 represents an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women in our society. It is also an opportunity to consider the women and girls for whom violence is a daily reality, and to remember those who have died as a result of gender-based violence. And finally, it is a day on which communities can consider concrete actions to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.
This years event will be taking place at the Army, Navy & Airforce (359 1st Avenue North) at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. As part of the event, there will be two documentary screenings of Polytechnique:
November 28 -7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Room 146 in the Arts building)
December 1 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Room 241 in the Arts building)
If you have any questions about the event, please contact the USSU Women's Centre at 966-6980
The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. Wearing a white ribbon is a personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. Wearing a white ribbon is a way of saying, "Our future has no violence against women.
To support the White Ribbon campaign visit the USSU table in the Tunnel November 28 - December 2 and pick up your White Ribbon and pledge your support to the campaign.
The USSU will be screening the documentary "Finding Dawn" November 30 at 3 p.m. in Neatby Timlin Theatre. Finding Dawn illustrates the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Native women in this country. It goes further to present the ultimate message that stopping the violence is everyone's responsibility.
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces, in Canada and around the world. With their Mo's, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.
On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words, they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men's health.
At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valour by either throwing their own Movember party.
Join us at Louis' November 29th for the Stache Bash.
To support the USSU Mo Crew visit Louis' click here or visit the USSU Main Office.
Bus running late or passing you by? The USSU is holding a Transit Forum on November 16 at 1:30pm in Arts 106. This is your chance to come and give your opinion, feedback and suggestions about ways to improve Saskatoon Transit. Representatives from the Saskatoon Transit service are coming to answer your questions and they want to hear what you have to say.
So come on out! Pizza will be provided.
The AGM will be held Thursday November 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in Neatby Timlin Theatre (Room 241 Arts). Students can vote on proposed Bylaw Amendments and a representative from KPMG will be in attendance to report on the Audited Financial Statements.
Please bring your student card for verification as a current U of S student.
For more information visit ussu.ca/bylaws or to view the Agenda and proposed Bylaw Amendments click here.
If you want to get involved in student politics, now is your chance. The time is ripe for action, the air is thick with anticipation over who the next Member of Student Council will be for the following group:
2 Positions for the International Students’ Association
The duties and responsibilities accorded with the positions are available here.
In order to participate in the By-Election as a Candidate you must pick up a Nomination form from the USSU Reception Desk, on the main floor of Place Riel or download it here.
Completed forms are due back at the USSU Reception Desk by November 14 at 4:30 P.M.
The Campaign Period will be November 14-18.
The Election will be done via PAWs on November 17 & 18.
Let the USSU Executive know the issues you're facing as a student. Visit us at the Comment Couch November 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Agriculture building by Room 1D51.
Bring your concerns, comments and ideas and we will try to help out where we can.
After you have selected your candidate for the 2011 Provincial Election, come down to Louis' and enjoy food and drink specials while we watch the results. You may even want to attempt to eat the Excalibur?
So come down to Louis' and cheer for your Political Party at 7 p.m. November 7th.