USSU News and Events

The USSU is holding a By-Election for Members of University Students' Council for the College of Medicine, Indigenous Students and International Students.

Students associated with the college, institution or group will be able to vote on PAWS February 29 (beginning at 9 a.m.) until March 1 (ending at 4 p.m.).

Any self-identified aboriginal student as determined by the University Census, international student as determined by the University Census and students enrolled in College of Medicine should see a vote tab on their PAWS account. If you are having any issues please contact the Help Desk.

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With the Aboriginal population in Saskatchewan projected to increase dramatically in the next three decades, it is imperative to understand what treaties are and how they affect all of us. The USSU will be hosting We Are All Treaty People, February 27 to March 1, 2012 in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber in upper Place Riel at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day.

We have been extremely fortunate to line up a group of high profile, highly respected individuals to speak on a variety of very topical subjects. Please join us for this exciting week of conversation. Coffee and muffins will be served.

Monday, February 27 Gord Martel: Superintendent Greater Saskatoon School Division on First Nations Education presents A Treaty Perspective on Education in Canada: Myths, Fact and Futures

Tuesday, February 28 Gary Merasty: Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility Cameco on First Nations and Resource Management presents Aboriginal and Resource Management

Wednesday, February 29 Dr J.R. Miller: Canada Research Chair and Professor, Department of History presents We are all treaty people. Treaty-Making in Canada

Thursday, March 1 Omeasoo Butt: PhD Student presents A Space for Governance: Indigenous Architecture and Self-Determination

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The USSU is looking for undergraduate students to become members of University Students' Council.
1 representative for the College of Medicine
1 representative for Residence
1 representative for Indigenous Students
2 representatives for International Students

Duties include:
- Passing the USSU Annual Budget
- Participating in USC Committees
- Participating in Weekly USC Meetings/Debates
- Representing the Students in your College

For more information click here

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The USSU Safewalk program are organizing a Candlelight Vigil (February 15th, 5:30pm - 6pm in the Bowl) for Hamzah Alsharief, who has been missing since December 2011. Whether we know him or not, let us all come together as fellow students and community members, and show our support to Hamzah, his family and friends.

We hope that through this Candlelight Vigil, we are able to create more awareness about Hamzah's disappearance, provide hope and support for Hamzah's family and friends, and finally, to provide students and friends with an opportunity to express their support and concerns.

If possible, please bring a candle.

Everyone is welcome!

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The SGM will be held Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in Arts 133
Please bring your student card for verification as a current U of S student.

For more information and to view the proposed Bylaw amendments visit ussu.ca

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Saskatoon's Queer Arts Festival, includes a Visual Arts Night on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Browsers Cafe (all ages; donations graciously accepted). There will be three artist talks by Levi Nicholat, Carrie Gates, and Zachari Logan with wine and snacks available. The work of 15 local emerging visual artists' will be on display.

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