USSU News and Events

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 USSU will be holding a SGM Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in ARTS 133.

All undergraduate students are eligible to submit and vote on proposed amendments to the USSU Bylaw. The USSU shall consult with the USSU's lawyer to ensure that the proposed amendments adhere to the spirit and intent of the Bylaw.

For more information visit ussu.ca.

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This year the USSU Help Centre and the Student Health Peer Health Educators are identifying ten steps people can take to look after their mental health. These steps include 'eating well', 'keeping active', 'talking about your feelings', 'taking care of others', 'doing something you're good at'.

Visit the tunnel January 30 - February 3 and learn valuable information regarding your Mental Health!

For more information visit ussu.ca or email help.centre@ussu.ca

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If you are part of a campus group, want to get involved with a group, or wanting to start a new group, then this week is for you. Campus Clubs can reserve table space in the tunnel January 23-27 and will feature an entire week of different campus groups in the Arts tunnel promoting themselves and seeking members. If you are looking to get involved Campus Club Week is a great time to see what's out there.

Visit ussu.ca for more information.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bus running late or passing you by? The USSU is holding a Transit Forum on November 16 at 1:30 p.m. 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.

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The USSU is hosting a candidate forum for the 2011 Provincial Election on Thursday October 27 at 1:30 p.m. in Neatby Timlin Theatre (Arts 241). Candidates representing the Green Party, NDP and Saskatchewan Party will be in attendance. Students, Faculty and Staff are invited and we encourage you to ask questions regarding your concerns surrounding Post Secondary Education or any other questions you may have for the parties.



For more information regarding the 2011 Provincial Election visit the Elections Saskatchewan website 



Vote November 7, 2011!

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Green Yourself Week is just around the corner. There will be plenty of events and activities for you to participate in, even the chance to win prizes, like a FREE BIKE from the Bike Doctor.

Events:

Screening of "Flow". Monday, Oct 24 at 4:00pm in Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre). Introduction by Howard Wheater, Director of Global Institute for Water Security. Also, FREE POPCORN.

"Sustainability at the U of S: Learning from the present, looking to the future". Tuesday, Oct 25 from 1:30 – 3:30pm in Convocation Hall. This event is meant to provide a current overview of the University of Saskatchewan's commitment to sustainability: What have we done? How are we doing? And where do we go from here?

"2011 Whelan Visiting Lecture: How to Feed the World" by Raj Patel, award-winning writer, activist and academic. Tuesday, Oct 25 at 7:00pm at the Delta Bessborough
Screening of "Home". Wednesday, Oct 26 at 4:00pm in Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre). FREE POPCORN!

"Green drinks and Paddockwood BEER TASTING". Thursday, Oct 27 from 5:00-7:00 at Louis. Meet with "green"-minded individuals over drinks. Plus, try out some of our local brews! There will be presentation by Steve Cavan from Paddockwood too!

"Indigenous Knowledge Teachings" by elder, Randall Tetlichi. Friday, Oct 28 at 1:30 in Kirk Hall 144. Randall Tetlichi is the School of Environment and Sustainability's Elder-in Residence

Activities:

USSU Sustainability Booth, everyday in the Arts Tunnel. Find out about all things sustainability related!!

Sustainability Scavenger Hunt: Participate in our one-week sustainability scavenger hunt between Oct 24-28 for your chance to win a FREE BIKE from the Bike Doctor! Pick up details that week from the USSU's main office in upper place riel, the USSU Sustainability Booth in the Arts Tunnel, or download it.

UCommute challenge: log your commutes for the week of Oct 24-28 on UCommute (see the homepage of PAWS) for the chance to win some fabulous prizes!

Green Yourself Week is brought to you by the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union, the Office of Sustainability and the School of Environment and Sustainability.

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Trick or Eat is an annual food drive that takes place on Halloween to support the Saskatoon Food Bank and to help raise awareness of hunger in the community. Everything is collected by University Students from the U of S and Kelsey/SIAST who go door-to-door in costumes to solicit donations of non-perishable food items and cash!

Come dress up and trick or treat for non-perishable food items for the Saskatoon Food Bank this Halloween! Anyone can participate!

How to sign up (Either of these ways would work!):
-Email Jared Tam with your team name, neighbourhood preference and college at food.centre@ussu.ca
-Come sign up in person in the Arts Tunnel 

-Sign up online at trickoreat.ca

When: Meet at 6pm on October 31st in Upper Place Riel. There you will be given bags and neighbourhood locations.

Each year, there is a competition between each college at the U of S. The college that brings in the most food per volunteer wins the coveted Candy Cup trophy and bragging rights! There will also be prizes given to individuals and teams that bring in the biggest haul.

This year is sure to be a record breaker. It's a lot of fun and you are guaranteed to get some candy out of the deal!

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The Aboriginal Students' Centre and USSU Pride Centre have teamed up to bring you TWO SPIRITS, a documentary film, followed by a Panel Discussion October 20th in Biology 106 at 5 p.m.

TWO SPIRITS interweaves the tragic story of a mother’s loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn’t simply divided into male and female and many Native American cultures held places of honour for people of integrated genders.

Fred Martinez was nádleehí, a male-bodied person with a feminine nature, a special gift according to his ancient Navajo culture. But the place where two discriminations meet is a dangerous place to live, and Fred became one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at sixteen. Between tradition and controversy, sex and spirit, and freedom and fear, lives the truth—the bravest choice you can make is to be yourself.

Following the film, a mixture of community voices will bring the movie home to Saskatchewan and Saskatoon.

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Let the USSU Executive know the issues you're facing as a student. Visit us at the Comment Couch October 11 in Engineering by room 1C00.

Bring your concerns, comments and ideas and we will try to help out where we can.

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True or False: academic integrity is an important part of being a successful student at the University of Saskatchewan? True!

Cheating and plagiarism have no place at university. This is why during Academic Integrity Awareness Week (October 3-7), the USSU will be in the Arts Tunnel everyday from 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. raising awareness about how to avoid academic dishonesty by playing GAMES and giving out PRIZES to lucky students who want to learn about this important issue.

Oh did we mention that there will also be delicious PIZZA? MMMMMMMMMMM it's never been easier or more fun to learn about academic integrity so be sure to check it out!

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Feeling the pinch already? Money is tight and living on a student budget can be tough. September 26-29 Cheryl Feader from RBC will be making a series of 30 minute presentations on student financial planning. By attending any of these sessions you are entered into a $1000 draw from RBC. Come learn some financial management tips and give your self a chance to win $1000.

September 26 1:30 p.m. Room 45, Edwards School of Business
September 27 2:00p.m. Room B6, Health Sciences
September 28 1:30 p.m. Room 2010, Education
September 29 2:00 p.m. Room 207, Arts
September 29 3:00 p.m. Room 1B79, Engineering

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Join the USSU Pride Centre for the first ever PRIDE GAMES, September 27-29, 2011.

So Homo Milk-Chugging!
Tuesday, September 27 @ 12:30 p.m. in the Bowl 
This milk-chugging contest will leave you with a wicked milk moustache.

Egg-Static Egg Toss!
Wednesday, September 28 @ 12:30 p.m. in the Bowl 
Think you can handle taking care of an egg? This challenge is guaranteed to push you and your partner to a breaking point.

Drag Race! 
Thursday, September 29 @ 12:30 p.m. in the Bowl
This is your chance to play dress up. Strap on some heels, a fake moustache and your momma's skirt. This footrace is sure to leave you smiling for a photo finish.

Sign up in the the USSU Pride Centre, room 104 Memorial Union Building or by emailing pride.centre@ussu.ca. Teams consist of 4 members, 1 milk chugger-2 egg tossers - 1 drag racer

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If you are part of a campus group, want to get involved with a group, or wanting to start a new group, then this is the place for you! Visit the tunnel September 19-23 to learn more about the clubs on campus or if you would like to start a club email vpopfin@ussu.ca for more information.

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Let the USSU Executive know the issues you're facing as a student. Visit us at the Comment Couch September 13 in the Place Riel concourse.

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The USSU Pride Centre will have a information table set up at Welcome to the Gaybourhood and at the 2011 Community Fair. If you are interested in volunteering at the table please email pride.centre@ussu.ca or for more information about the Pride Week visit the Pride Centre Blog.

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Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2011 USSU Film Festival. A special thanks to the Campus Computer Store for providing the prizes and Louis' for being a great host.

1st Place - Panasonic BluRay Home Theatre system – ($499) went to "Purity of Heart" by James Scott & William Robbins

2nd Place - Panasonic SD Camcorder – ($299) went to "Last Night" by Jeff Drake

3rd Place - Panasonic Pocket Mobile Camcorder – ($199) went to "Dexter" by Bryden Tollefson

To view the winners visit http://www.youtube.com/user/USSUFilmFestival

See you next year!!

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The USSU will be holding a Candidate Forum Thursday April 21, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Neatby Timlin Theatre featuring speakers representing the Conservatives, Green Party, Liberals, and NDP.

For information regarding candidates and other important information click here

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Are you Ready? The 10th annual USSU Film Festival is taking place at 7 p.m. in Louis' April 8, 2011. Film deadline for consideration is April 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Submissions should be brought to the USSU Office, 110 Upper Place Riel. For more information visit ussu.ca/filmfest

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Stop by Extreme Pita in Lower Place Riel on March 28 & 29, 20011 between 8 -9 a.m. and receive 1 Pita Sandwich or Pita Wrap.

One Pita or Sandwich per person.

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Help Browsers help you! Give your feedback here by filling out the Browsers survey for a chance to win a ussu gift card.

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Are you Ready? The 10th annual USSU Film Festival is taking place at 7 p.m. in Louis' April 8, 2011. Film deadline for consideration is April 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Submissions should be brought to the USSU Office, 110 Upper Place Riel. For more information visit ussu.ca/filmfest

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Thinking about buses? The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union will be hosting an open forum on transit February 14 at 2:00pm in the Thorvaldson Building, Room 105. Representatives of Saskatoon Transit and the USSU will be available to listen to student concerns, answer questions, and take suggestions.

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The USSU Pride Centre presents Carnival of Sex - Drag Show and Community Fair at Louis' March 12. Community Fair begins at 8:00pm ,Drag show at 9:00pm.Tickets available at the USSU Pride Centre or the USSU Information Centre $7 at the door $5 in advance.

Licensed 19+ show

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The USSU Women's Centre will be hosting a Body Image Discussion Group on the second Wednesday of every month at 12:00pm - 1:00pm. The next discussion group will be held on February 9th at the USSU Women's Centre in Room 40 Lower Sask Hall. Topics for discussion vary but will include the ban airbrushing campaign, societal constructs that formulate opinions of the "ideal body", and how body image standards have evolved over time. Discussion topics will be organized prior to the group gathering but the discussion is flexible and any relevant discussion topics are welcome.

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Rainbow Explorations is brought to you by the Provost Advisory Committee on Sexual and Gender Diversity. Join us for poetry readings at Browsers in the Memorial Union Building on January 13th, 2011 at 2:30pm.

Featuring the newest publication from JackPine Press, Leah Horlick, Alison Roth Cooley (who created "Wreckoning"), and T.L. Cowan who is apart of the small but inspirational JackPine Press collective.

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It's that time of year again, textbook time and the USSU is out trying to raise awareness among students as to how they can save money on their textbooks for the term. Visit Vp Topola in the tunnel (January 11 -14) for some free stuff and a chance to win $50 gift certificates to the U of S Bookstore!

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Transgender Day of Remembrance is a memorial service for transgender and transsexual individuals who lost their lives due to transphobia. Join us at the Francis Morrison Library Auditorium Saturday November 20, 2010 at 2 p.m.. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

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Every year the USSU Teaching Excellence Awards aim to recognize professors who demonstrate teaching excellence at the University of Saskatchewan. An excellent teacher not only helps his or her students to discover knowledge, but gives those students the tools they need to turn that knowledge into wisdom.

Nomination forms are available online from the USSU website or visit us in the tunnel Oct 26-28. Nominations for term 1 close Friday November 5 2010. Click here if you have a teacher you wish to nominate and would like to download the TEA Nomination form.

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Express your support for sexuality and gender diversity by wearing an ALLY button.

October 25th-29th the USSU Pride Centre might be at a table near you handing out free ALLY buttons, condoms, and information on LGBT issues.

MONDAY OCTOBER 25TH
Health Science Building
10:00-12:00
ARTS 130
12:00-2:00

TUESDAY OCTOBER 26TH
Education 1001
10:00-12:00
Biology 200
12:00-2:00

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27TH

10:00-12:00
Engineering 1C00
12:00-2:00

THURSDAY OCTOBER 28TH
Agriculture 1D51
10:00-12:00
ARTS 155 (edward school)
12:00-2:00

FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH
Arts Tunnel table #7 all day
10:00-2:00

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The USSU is excited to present Green Yourself Week, October 18th-22nd. This week long event aims to get students thinking about sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives.

For a complete list of activities visit ussu.ca/events

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The USSU is proud to present We Are All Treaty People Week from October 4th-8th. As Canadians, we all benefit from the Treaties and we all share certain rights and responsibilities as treaty people. Come learn about how the signing of the Treaties impacts your life and how we can move forward on issues relating to Treaty responsibilities

www.ussu.ca/events/index.shtml

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This year the USSU is working to educate students about academic integrity through a fun spin and win game in the arts tunnel everyday at noon hour October 4-8. There will be prizes, pizza and fun aplenty as students learn about the importance of academic integrity.

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Sept 13-17 the Be Book Smart Campaign will be in the Arts Tunnel handing out information and raising awareness of ways students can help lessen the burden of textbook costs ( i.e how they can be book smart). At the table in the tunnel there will be a slide show containing useful information to educate students about how they can be book smart, free promotional bookmarks, a drop-off box for the charity Books for Africa and students can enter for a chance to wine one of 3 $30 USSU gift cards.

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In celebration of National Aboriginal Day, the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union and the Aboriginal Students' Centre are proud to present a round table discussion on the State of Aboriginal People on Campus, chaired by Anna Hunter.

The round table will be held at the Aboriginal Student Centre from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with a light lunch provided by the ASC and USSU. This round table discussion is meant to give students and faculty a venue to discuss Aboriginal issues on campus.

The event is come and go, no registration is required and we hope to see you there.

For more information contact Vp Student Affairs, Leon Thompson at 966-6970

Anna Hunter BA Honours, MPA, LL.B., LL.M.

Anna Hunter joined the faculty of the Department of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan in July 2002. In addition to her teaching and research duties, she is the Director of the Aboriginal Public Administration program, an exciting academic program dedicated to the development of administrative capacity in Aboriginal governments and organizations.
Anna is a member of the Ktunaxa First Nation, located in southeastern British Columbia and is the mother of an incredible young daughter named Alexandra. Her academic areas of specialization include Aboriginal governance and politics, administrative law and politics, and non-profit governance development. Her latest research is focused on (1) What it Means to be Postcolonial in a Colonial World and (2) Accountability & Good Government.

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Registration For Beach Volleyball Has Begun.

Competitive and Non Competitive Teams

Regular Season:
May 17th - August 6th

Playoffs:
August 9th - August 23rd

League Fees - $470.00

$400.00 + $20.00 GST

$50.00 Refundable Performance Bond - Teams will only receive the Performance Bond if they field a team for all scheduled games.

For more information call 966-7001 or click here

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The Teaching Excellence Awards Nominations for all Term 2 classes will be open from January 25th to February 5th. If you feel that your professor or instructor  is worthy of some recognition for their hard work to be a great teacher please nominate them for an award.

Nomination forms will be available at the USSU Main Office in the Memorial Union Building, Room 103, The USSU Centres in lower Sask Hall,  and can be downloaded from www.ussu.ca.  As well, USSU representatives will be in the Arts Tunnel from 9:30AM - 2:30PM, February 1st and 2nd, to hand out and collect nomination forms.

We hope to see you out to give your prof a gold star!

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The USSU is now accepting nominations for teaching excellence at the University of Saskatchewan, leading up to the USSU Experience in Excellence Awards in March, 2010.

Go to ussu.ca and download a form to nominate a deserving professor. You can also pick up a form at the USSU Main Office located in Room 103 at the Memorial Union Building, or any of the USSU Centre offices located at Lower Sask Hall.

Nomination forms must be completed and brought into the USSU Main Office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2009.

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Join the USSU and several campus groups for a Climate Change Awareness March through downtown Saskatoon on Saturday, October 24, at Kinsmen Park.

This march will be in support of the global 350.org movement and the International Day of Action for Climate Change events. The march is intended to raise awareness of the international campaign dedicated towards creating an equitable global climate treaty that lowers carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere to below 350 parts per million - the safe upper limit now widely agreed upon by climate change scientists.

Everyone will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Kinsmen Park located on Spadina Cresent East, off 25th Street East. There will also be face painting, fun and games, and speakers including renowned climate change scientist Elaine Wheaton.

The march will go through downtown to the Farmers Market, where there will be an Eco-Fair with environmental organizations showcasing their work. Everyone is encouraged to wear red to stand out, and to bring banners, signs and noise makers.

Join the USSU, and be part of a global movement to show world leaders that citizens demand less talk and more action on this important issue!

For more information contact Ben Fawcett, USSU VP Student Affairs at 966.6970, or by email. Or visit 350.org to find out more about the International Day of Action for Climate Change.

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Show your acceptance of all genders and sexual orientations by participating in the USSU Ally Promotion Week, October 26-30 on the University of Saskatchewan campus. The USSU Pride Centre will be at various locations on campus throughout the week, so stop by and pick up a free pink ally button and information about gender and sexual diversity.

The USSU Pride Centre will be at the following locations:

Monday October 26:
Education Building (9:00 a.m. - Noon)

Tuesday October 27:
Engineering Building (9:00 a.m. - Noon)
Agriculture Building (Noon - 3:00 p.m.)

Wednesday October 28:
Arts Building (9:00 a.m. - Noon)
Biology Building (9:00 a.m. - Noon)

Thursday October 29:
Health Sciences (9:00 a.m. - Noon)

Friday October 30:
Arts Tunnel (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Come see the queer services community fair featuring local groups including the Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, AIDS Saskatoon, and other on-campus groups.

For more information about Ally Promotion Week, please contact the USSU Pride Centre 966.6615, email pride.centre@ussu.ca, or visit the USSU Pride Centre at Room 43, Lower Sask Hall.

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Time is running out to cast your vote at advanced polls for the upcoming Saskatoon Civic Election. To cast your vote for mayor, council and school boards, just go to the advanced polling station located in Lower Place Riel (by the Murray Library elevator, near the entrance to the Arts Tunnel).

In order to vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the CIty of Saskatoon for at least three consecutive months preceding election day (October 28, 2009), and a resident of Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months preceding the election day. You must sign a declaration that you are eligible to vote at the polling station.

The advanced polling station will be available until 4:00 p.m., Friday October 23. For more information, please contact Chris Stoicheff, USSU VP External @ 966.6985, or by email vpexternal@ussu.ca

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The USSU and several campus groups have joined with environmental NGO groups to organize a Climate Change Awareness March through downtown Saskatoon on the 24th October. This walk is in support of the global 350.org movement and the International Day of Action for Climate Change events. We are working to raise awareness of the international campaign dedicated to creating an equitable global climate treaty that lowers carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere to below 350 parts per million – the safe upper limit now widely agreed upon by scientists. Current levels are already at 390 ppm so governments around the globe must work together to lower carbon dioxide levels. 
 
The October 24th events are scheduled to occur six weeks before the international climate treaty talks begin in Copenhagen to create a strategy to replace the Kyoto Accord. This event is one of over 1,800 that will be happening around the globe on the 24th October. Be part of a global movement to show world leaders that citizens demand less talk and more action on this important issue!
 
We will meet at 10am in Kinsmen Park, where there will be face painting, fun and games, and speakers, including renowned climate change scientist Elaine Wheaton. We will then walk through downtown to the Farmers Market, where there will be an Eco-Fair with environmental organizations showcasing their work. Wear red to stand out. Bring your banners, signs and noise makers! There will be opportunities to win prizes including bike gear and certificates for free bike tune-ups.
 
For more information contact lisaf@oxfam.ca or visit www.350.org and join our facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137915720035&index=1
www.350.org

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The USSU, in recognition of the 7th Annual Campus Sustainability Day, is proud to present Green Yourself Week, October 19-24. Take part in a number of sustainability-focused events during the week, including forums, debates, information sessions, an eco-fair, and a windup rally and walk on October 24 to celebrate the International Day of Climate Action.

Watch for daily updates on the ussu.ca website, PAWS and through the USSU iPhone app button.

For more information about Green Yourself Week, go to ussu.ca.

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The USSU Office of External Affairs is pleased to present the USSU 2009 Saskatoon Mayoral Debate Forum, on Wednesday, October 14 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre). Moderated by Professor Ken Pontikes from the U of S Department of Political Studies, the debate will feature participation by four Mayoral candidates, including Donald J. Atchison, Roger Chernoff, Steve Lawrance and Lenore Swystun.

The debate will begin with an introduction of the candidates, including opening remarks. Following that, questions will be presented by the moderator. The debate will also feature questions from the attending audience.

For more information about the USSU 2009 Saskatoon Mayoral Debate Forum, please contact the USSU VP External Affairs at 966.6985 or email vpexternalaffairs@ussu.ca.

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The USSU is proud to participate in Academic Integrity Awareness Week. Join Daniel McCullough (USSU VP Academic Affairs) for Burst the Bubble on Academic dishonesty starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7 in Lower Place Riel. Each case of academic dishonesty from the 2008-09 academic year will be represented by an inflated balloon. Burst the bubble and correctly answer questions about academic Integrity for the opportunity to win a great prize. The USSU will also be giving out free pizza! (first come, first serve).

Academic Integrity Awareness Week is brought to you by the USSU and the University of Saskatchewan.

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It’s Hike, Bike & Roll Week at the University of Saskatchewan. Hike, Bike & Roll is a chance to use active human-powered transportation options like blading, cycling, walking or any other way of getting around by using your own energy.

For the week of October 5-9, get your family, friends and co-workers together – or just participate on your own. Keep track of the number of human-powered trips you take each day. Make a tally sheet of your activity, and divide your trips into three categories:

- “Jaunt” (less than 2km)
- “Outing” (between 2-5km)
- “Trek” (more than 5km)

Include trips to and from campus, as well as errands you make during the day. Drop off your sheet at any of the Hike, Bike & Roll displays in the campus bowl by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9th, and you’ll be entered into a draw to win some great prizes!

Get involved. Participate in the Hike, Bike & Roll Challenge!

The Hike, Bike & Roll Challenge is brought to you by the following sponsors:

- The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union
- Move Us!
- The University of Saskatchewan
- In Motion
- Bike Universe
- Bruce’s Cycle Works
- Doug’s Spoke n Sport
- City Park Cycle
- Bike Doctor
- Brainsport
- Escape Sport

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Join the fun, listen to the music and hang out on any of the three floors of the MUB. It's the USSU's first ever House Party! The MUB will be open Tuesday night from Louis' all the way up to the top floor! Watch live acts on each floor, grab a drink from Louis' and get set for fun. Did we mention that it's $1 draft night? Doors open at 8 p.m. Must be 19+.

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The USSU is pleased to present a Candidates Forum for the upcoming Provincial by-election for the Saskatoon Riversdale riding. Join Chris Stoicheff, USSU VP External Affairs as he moderates a debate among the four main election candidates: Danielle Chartier (NDP), Tobi-Dawne Smith (Green Party), Eileen Gelowitz (Liberal Party) and Core O'Soup (Saskatchewan Party). The debate will start at 3:30 p.m. in Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre - College of Arts and Science).

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The USSU Welcome Week is underway! Students from across campus are invited to come to the bowl, grab some food and cold drinks, and enjoy some great live music. Swing by on Thursday, September 10th to enjoy the following acts:

11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: The Gaff
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.: Mark Ceaser
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.: Cheeba
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.: Red Ram
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.: Sarah Tonin

Gates and beer garden open at 11:00 a.m. (must be 19+). See you in the bowl!

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Sign your name into history! The USSU iBeam is now in the campus bowl. Grab a pen, and sign your name into the beam which will be part of the building structure for the renewed Place Riel Student Centre. Just go to the bowl, and look for the giant beam next to the USSU Centres tent.

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The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union can now be found through Twitter! Sign in (or join up) today, or go to twitter.com/USSUExec, and start following. All key Executive-related announcements will be posted on the Twitter page, and as an added bonus, the Executive will be making lots of free prize announcements on their Twitter (but you can only win if you follow them!) Login to Twitter today – twitter.com/USSUExec

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The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union Executive invites you to Party like its 82 A.D.! The Executive will be hosting the first ever USSU Huskie Homecoming Toga Party starting today at 4:30 p.m. at Louis’. Entry tickets are just $2 each, with great drink specials (for those age 19 and over) and plenty of free appetizers!! Toga suits will be available at Louis’ for $8 each, while hard-core Huskie fans can also get painted and tattooed for free! The toga party crew will head over to Griffiths Stadium around 6:30 p.m. See you at Louis’ tonight!

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See the U of S’ best and brightest young filmmakers at the 8th Annual USSU Film Festival. All film entries will be played on the big screen, and great prizes will be handed out during the Festival’s award ceremony which will be held February 26th at Louis', starting at 7:00 p.m.

There will be three prizes given out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The prizes are courtesy the University of Saskatchewan Computer Store, located in Lower Place Riel. The USSU would like to thank the Computer Store for their prize donations and participation in this event.

The prizes are:

1st Prize: Panasonic 10MP 18X Zoom Digital Camera (DMCFZ28) - SR
2nd Prize: Panasonic mini-DV camcorder (PVGS90) - SR
3rd Prize: Panasonic 10MP Digital Camera (DMCFS5K) - SRP

Come see tomorrow’s filmmakers today! For more information, please go to http://www.ussu.ca/events

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Should we talk about suicide? Join the USSU Help Centre for a free presentation of SafeTalk.

SafeTalk is a 3 hour workshop designed to ensure that persons with thoughts of suicide are connected to helpers who are prepared to provide first aid interventions. Suicide alert helpers are part of a suicide-safer community.

The SafeTalk workshop will be held on February 24 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Room 77, Lower Sask Hall. For more information about the workshop, please contact the USSU Help Centre by telephone at 966-6982, or email help.centre@ussu.ca

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DISorientation Session: Buying a House? Realty 101
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre)

Join Slade Desrocher of Realty Executives for a one hour presentation about the things you need to know about buying or selling a house. The first half of Mr. Desrocher's presentation will be aimed at house buyers and sellers - how to make the transaction a smooth process. The second half of the presentation will focus on information on becoming a realtor. There will also be a question and answer session following the formal presentation. For more information about the presenter and
presentation, please visit www.therealtyconsultant.ca.

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The USSU will be holding a Special General Meeting to make Constitution and Bylaw amendments. All current undergraduate students are invited to attend in Room 159 Torvaldson at 6:00 pm Thursday February 12, 2009.

To make Constitutional or Bylaw amendments, please download the form available here and return it to the USSU office by 4:30pm Monday February 2, 2009

For more information or questions, please contact Josie Steeves, President at 966-6965 or president@ussu.ca

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Learn new skills and position yourself for career success. Take part in fun sessions, gain access to industry leaders, professional development opportunities, and ideas to help transition you in your career.

First session of the new year is coming up!

ETIQUETTE
A presentation on general business etiquette.
Reception & Refreshments to follow.

Wednesday January 14
7 p.m.
Faculty Club - Fireplace Room.
Dress is business casual (no hats please)

Cost is free. Space is limited and sign up is required.
Please RSVP to Andrea: andrea.eccleston@usask.ca
before 4 p.m. on Friday January 9th, 2009.

All Students who attend will be entered into a draw to win a Gift Certificate!

If you have any questions please contact:
Brea Lowenberger, USSU Vice President, Academic Affairs.
966-6968
vpacademic@ussu.ca

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This year let more people watch you.

Let them see what you have got.
Make a movie, and enter it for the festival.

Submit your work to the USSU Main Office, Lower Place Riel.

Your film must be minimum 30 seconds, maximum 5 minutes in length, in DVD or VHS format. It must abide by University of Saskatchewan policies on discrimination and harassment. You can also make your entry part of the new USSU Film Festival YouTube channel, and be seen by thousands.

Submission deadline is February 23, 2009.

To learn more, please visit drc.usask.ca/filmfestival

We’ll supply the camera and the lights You supply the action.

Want to make a movie, but don’t have the equipment? No problem.

The University of Saskatchewan’s Division of Educational Media Access and Production (EMAP) is now offering movie making gear - free of charge.

Simply sign up for EMAP’s “Studio in a Box” training seminars. The seminars are free, and takes just three hours to complete. Once you’ve finished it, you can sign out professional grade movie-making gear.

Sign up today. Start making movies. Call EMAP: 966.2500.

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Bring more meaning to gift giving by reevaluating what you give and why you give.

Christmas is a time of giving, but can also be a time of wasting, over-consumption, over-spending and materialism. Find out about alternative gift giving that is socially, economically and environmentally responsible.

The USSU Sustainability Board will also be providing FREE gift wrapping (with newspaper) and FREE card-making materials that can be used to make cards in our designated 'craft' area.

Come visit us at the stage in Lower Place Riel food court from 9:30am-3:30pm on Nov 26 and 27.

Contact USSU VP Student Issues for more information:
vpstudentissues@ussu.ca or 966-697

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Do you have a story worthy of the Horrible Housing Hall of Fame? Do you have ideas about how to solve the current housing problem?

Come talk about your housing issues and ideas. The information gained will be useful to determine and confirm major problems, and may lead to potential recommendations to give to the university, municipal and provincial governments. Plus, find out what the Students' Union has been doing to address the problem of student housing.

FREE house-shaped Gingerbread Cookies will be available!!

We will be set up at a stage in Lower Place Riel from 10am-2pm on Nov 24 and 25

Contact USSU VP Student Issues for more information:
vpstudentissues@ussu.ca or 966-697

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A day to remember those who have lost their lives for their transgender identity- Thursday Nov 20th @ 7:30pm in the Francis Morrison Library Auditorium- Program and Candlelight Vigil with refreshments to follow.

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The USSU Pride Centre presents: Drag Extravaganza!!!!

The 11th annual Drag Extravaganza takes place at 9 P.M. Friday, November 14th at Louis'.

Tickets are $5 in advance, or $7 at the door. Tickets are available at the USSU Pride Centre or the Information Centre (in upper Place Riel). Must be 19 or older to attend.

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The USSU will be holding their Annual General Meeting to present financial statements and make Constitution and Bylaw amendments. All current undergraduate students are invited to attend in Room 246 PAC (Kinesiology Building) at 5 p.m.

Visit ussu.ca/agm for details.

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The second session of DISOrientation is being held this Wednesday, November 5th:

Who: Any student from any College!
What: DISOrientation Session - Travel Bug? Travel & Work Abroad
When: Wednesday, November 5th from 4 to 5 PM
Where: Room 241 ARTS
Why: Learn more about living & working abroad through the SWAP (Student Work Abroad Program). Our goal is for participants to have a successful working holiday which we can be provided through ongoing pre-departure and after departure support.

Cost of session is FREE! Pizza, cookies, pop, and door prizes provided!

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Our sixth annual food drive that takes place on Halloween. Students from Kelsey/Siast and U of S get dressed up in costumes and go door to door, asking for nonperishable food items and donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. Monetary donations can be made online at www.trickoreat.ca. This event is to help raise awareness of hunger in the community, and to thank the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre for the hampers they provide the Food Centre throughout the year. A small portion of the food is kept to fill the shelves at the USSU Food Centre.

When: October 31st, people can expect students to be in their neighbourhoods between 5 and 8 oclock.

Stats from last year:
- more than 750$ raised in cash
-over 4 metric tonnes of food sent to the Food Bank
-approx 350 volunteers

How to help:
- have a bag of non-perishable food items ready for Trick or Eaters who come to your door! Most needed items include:canned soups, canned veggies/fruits/meat, peanut butter, baby food/
formula, pasta/rice, beans/chickpeas/lentils, etc

-donate online at www.trickoreat.ca using your credit card

-students can sign up to participate at www.trickoreat.ca

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The USSU Help Centre invites you to attend A.S.I.S.T. (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on October 18th and 19th on campus. A.S.I.S.T. is a two day workshop to help caregivers learn how to recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risk of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model and link people with community resources. Help Centre volunteers may attend free of charge and student rates are available. Space is limited so sign up early. For more information or to sign up contact Tina Elliott, Help Centre Coordinator at 966-6982, tina.elliott@ussu.ca or visit room 27, Arts tunnel.

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During the week of Oct 20-24, come check out speakers, workshops, films and the arts tunnel to find great information on how to become more sustainable in your day to day life.

Click here for a detailed schedule.

For more information contact:
Shannon Dyck VP Student Issues
vpstudentissues@ussu.ca

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Come one! Come all!

Express yourself creatively in any way you choose, or simply watch as others put on a show!

This event is not strictly for artists, musicians and poets, it is for anyone with the desire to speak. Have an issue? Talk about it! Written something lately? Recite it! Have a great joke? Share it! Just join in the fun! Have a desire to sing? Do it!

If you would like to reserve a time, just let Shannon know... or just come the day of and write your name down on the list!

NOTE: there is only going to be one microphone provided, anything extra you must provide yourself... but please contact me first to make sure we are able to accommodate your equipment

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The Federal Election Candidates Debate will shake up Lower Place Riel on Tuesday Oct 7th, from 2:30 PM- 4:30 PM.

It's essential that we do our homework and find out where the parties stand on issues that are important to students so we can make an informed choice on October 14th.

There are 3 ways to influence the direction of our country and make our democracy stronger:

1. Get Informed
2. VOTE
3. Get your friends, family and colleagues to vote.

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From September 29th to October 3rd the USSU Pride Centre will be hosting Queerapalooza.

- Monday, September 29, 6:30pm Coffee House: Get to know the Pride Centre! Learn about the Centre's programs and services, and meet its dedicated Coordinator and volunteers. Enjoy free refreshments and experience the Pride Centre's fun and welcoming environment.
- Tuesday, September 30, 2:00pm Origins of Homophobia: Don Cochrane will facilitate a discussion on the origins of homophobia
- Wednesday, October 1, 1:00pm Sexual Assault and Relationships: The Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre will present its services, as well as information about healthy relationships.
- Thursday, October 2, 9:30am Saskatoon Police Recruiting Presentation: The Saskatoon Police will lead a presentation about recruiting in the queer community and answer questions.
- Friday, October 3, 10:30am HIV/AIDS Presentation: The Saskatoon Branch of Oxfam Canada will give a presentation about HIV/AIDS and its worldwide effect.
- Friday October 3rd, 7:00pm Drag Workshop: A workshop (including demonstration) will be given about the art of drag.

All of the events will be happening in the USSU Pride Centre (Room 104 MUB)

Continue reading "Queerapalooza: Your on-campus Pride Week!" »

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This is your official invitation to attend the filming of Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister at 5:30 PM September 22nd, 2008 in Convocation Hall (located at the University of Saskatchewan Administration building). This event provides a unique opportunity for University of Saskatchewan students and local politicians to participate in meaningful dialogue, focusing on issues that relate to the University community, province and nation as a whole.

Continue reading "Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister" »

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Take Back the Night 2008 will take place this year on September 25th. This annual community march will start at the Vimy Memorial in Kiwanis Park at 7:30pm, with a speaker to precede the march and a coffeehouse at the White Buffalo Youth Lodge to follow.
There will be a bus leaving from campus at 7:20. To catch the bus meet in front of the Memorial Union Building.

Continue reading "Take Back the Night 2008 " »

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The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union welcomes new and returning students back to campus in a two-day event known as Welcome Week. Part information session, part party, Welcome Week celebrations feature the Carless Drive-In, Bands and Beers in the Bowl (must be 19 to drink), distribution of the Survival Calendar and other give-aways, and a whole pile of useful information for making the most of your time at the U of S.

Every undergraduate student is automatically a member of the USSU and so Welcome Week belongs to you. Come on out – meet old friends, make new ones – and have a fantastic start to the 2008-2009 school year.

Continue reading "Welcome Week" »

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