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February 08, 2012

Participate in the USSU Special General Meeting.


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

USSU

January 26, 2012

Vanellis Now Open in Place Riel!

For over 25 years, Vanellis has been serving traditional favourites to customers worldwide and now, we're ready to continue with the tradition of serving excellent Italian food by adding new pizzas and pastas to our new menu. Our priority is to offer our customers the freshest and healthiest ingredients. 

Come visit us at our NEW Vanellis location in Place Riel to celebrate and share a whole pizza with your friends or savour the delicious pastas from our new menu!

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

USSU

January 20, 2012

USSU Information Centre Open January 21, 2012


Due to ticket demand, the USSU Information Centre will be open on Saturday, January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for TicketMaster services.

The USSU Information Centre is located in Upper Place Riel.

Info Centre

January 16, 2012

Term 2 U-Pass Exemption Deadline

Last day to apply for Term 2 exemptions is January 17, 2012. Completed forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Exemption forms for Term 2 are available and can be submitted for approval. Exemption forms may be submitted to the USSU Main Office located next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

For all you need to know about the Term 2 U-Pass, including exemption applications, important dates and bus routes visit ussu.ca

U-PASS

January 03, 2012

Member of Student Council Byelection

If you want to get involved in student politics, now is your chance. If you are a student in one of the following colleges, the USSU has a vacancy for you to fill and represent your fellow students.

1 Position for the College of Arts & Science

1 Position for the College of Medicine

The duties and responsibilities accorded with the positions are available here.

In order to participate in the By-Election as a Candidate you must complete or pick up a Nomination Form from the USSU Reception Desk, on the main floor of Place Riel.

Completed forms are due back at the USSU Reception Desk by January 6, 2012 at 4:30 P.M.

The Campaign Period will be January 9-13, 2012.

The Election will be done via PAWS on January 12 & 13.

USSU


November 29, 2011

Term 2 U-Pass Available December 12, 2011

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


U-PASS

November 09, 2011

University Students' Council By-Election

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.

USSU

October 28, 2011

Participate in the USSU Annual General Meeting.


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 www.ussu.ca/bylaws

All Bylaw amendments can be emailed to communications@ussu.ca no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday November 7, 2011. Accepted amendments will be published online November 9, 2011. Please use the amendments form when submitting your proposed amendments.

The AGM will be held Thursday November 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in Neatby Timlin Theatre (Room 241 Arts). Please bring your student card for verification as a current U of S student.

USSU

October 17, 2011

Drag Extravaganza


The USSU Pride Centre presents Drag Extravaganza October 22, 2011. Saskatoon's best drag queens and kings take over Louis' for a night of gender-bending shenanigans. Everyone (16+) is welcome and encouraged to come experience one of the USSU's premiere events. You're guaranteed to have a good time.

Doors: 8 p.m.

Show: 9 p.m.

Tickets: $5 Advanced available at the Pride Centre and USSU Information Centre. $7 at the door.

Pride Centre

September 23, 2011

Get Involved With The USSU

Students are welcome to apply for Student At Large (SAL) positions on any of the USSU boards that may interest them. To view the each board and their responsibilities visit the USSU Bylaw for more information. Students may also read the SAL Policy for more information regarding their responsibilities as a SAL. If any of the following boards are of interest to you, please fill out an application and submit it to the USSU Main Office by 4:30 p.m. October 2, 2011.

Students may apply for any of the following:

Academic Affairs Board
Elections Board
External Affairs Board
Operations & Finance Board
Student Affairs Board
Sustainability Board

USSU

September 19, 2011

U-Pass Exemption Deadline

The last day to apply for Term 1 U-Pass exemptions is September 20, 2011. Completed forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Exemption forms for Term 1 can be submitted for approval. Exemption forms may be submitted to the USSU Main Office located next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

For more information visit ussu.ca

U-PASS

September 15, 2011

Member of Student Council By Election

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 colleges:

2 Positions for the College of Arts & Science

1 Position for the College of Nursing

1 Position for the Edwards School of Business

The duties and responsibilities accorded with the positions are available here.

In order to participate in the By-election as a candidate you must fill out a Nomination Form or pick one up from the USSU Reception Desk, on the main floor of Place Riel. 

Completed forms are due back at the USSU Reception Desk by September 19 at 4:30 P.M.

The Campaign Period will be September 19-23.

The Election will be done via PAWS on September 22 & 23.

USSU

September 07, 2011

Be Book Smart Seminar Postponed


The seminar presentation at Browsers Cafe on the price of textbooks and the changing textbook market has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date for the seminar will be announced as soon as possible.

academicadvocacy

August 23, 2011

Place Riel Bus Terminal Re-Routed

Beginning on Wednesday, August 24 (beginning at 6 am) through to Thursday, August 25 (ending at 5 pm), there will be road re-surfacing work taking place in front of the Place Riel Bus Terminal, as well as other portions of Campus Drive South (ending at the Physical Activity Centre/PAC).
 
There will be no vehicle access to the Place Riel Bus Mall, and city transit buses will be re-routed to College Drive, with a temporary stop in front of the Royal Bank (at College and Bottomley). 

USSU

August 08, 2011

Browsers Reboot - August 8, 2011

Browsers Cafe will now be serving Museo Coffee alongside their regular Alternative Grounds selection and Just Us! fair trade tea. Our specialty coffees include traditional espressos or lattes and coffee free drinks such as London Fogs and Chai Lattes… and everything in between! For non-coffee drinkers there is a variety of cold juices, waters and pop available.

Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays.

Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holiday.

Browsers

August 04, 2011

2011 USSU U-Pass Important Dates

August 22, 2011

Exemption forms for Term 1 will be available online and can be submitted for approval. Exemption forms may be submitted to the USSU Main Office located next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

August 22, 2011

Term 1 U-Pass stickers are available. 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 September 6, 2011.

* If you received a sticker for the 2010-2011 U-Pass you will be required to reactivate the sticker at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

September 1, 2011


Term 1 U-Pass stickers are activated. If you have received or reactivated your U-Pass sticker for the 2011 Term 1 you will be able to access City Transit with your U-Pass. You will not be able to use your U-Pass prior to September 1, 2011. Stickers can be picked up or reactivated at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

September 20, 2011


Last day to apply for Term 1 exemptions. Completed forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Exemption forms for Term 1 will be available and can be submitted for approval. Exemption forms may be submitted to the USSU Main Office located next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

For more information regarding U-Pass visit ussu.ca/upass

U-PASS

July 08, 2011

The USSU Centres Have Moved

The USSU Food, Pride and Women's Centres have moved to the main floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB). The Safewalk/Student Crew office is now located in Room B3 in Lower Place Riel next to the tunnel entrance.

For more information visit ussu.ca

USSU

May 20, 2011

USSU Information Centre Open May 22, 2011

Due to ticket demand, the USSU Information Centre will be open on Sunday, May 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for TicketMaster services.

The USSU Information Centre is located in Upper Place Riel.

Info Centre

May 02, 2011

2011-12 USSU Executive

The USSU is pleased to introduce your 2011-12 Executive. President Scott Hitchings, VP Academic Affairs Kelsey Topola, VP Operations & Finance Reid Nystuen and VP Student Affairs Alex Ferwerda. To contact the Executive visit ussu.ca

USSU

April 27, 2011

USSU Information Centre Hours

Beginning May 1, 2011 the USSU Information Centre will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. The Information Centre is closed on weekends and holidays.

Mac's is now your main stop for all transit services (excluding U-Pass). Mac's is open for business in Lower Place Riel for your convenience from 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. - 7 days a week.

Info Centre

April 21, 2011

Federal Election Candidates Forum April 21

Thursday April 21, 2011. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,

Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre), College of Arts & Science, University of Saskatchewan Campus.

SPEAKERS:
Mark Brigland-Pritchard (Green Party);
Sandra Finley (Green Party);
Darren Hill (Liberal Party);
Denise Kouri (NDP)
John Parry (NDP)
Shawn Setyo (Green Party);
Vicki Streiloff (Green Party);
Brad Trost (Conservative Party); and,
Matt Lisle (moderator).

USSU

April 18, 2011

U-Pass Reminder


Effective May 1, 2011 the winter term U-Pass will expire. Students will be able to receive their fall U-Pass the third week in August.


Students may purchase regular bus passes for the summer at Macs in lower Place Riel.

Please check back in August for confirmed dates.

U-PASS

April 04, 2011

USSU Election Results


To view the USSU Election results visit ussu.ca/elections. Thank you to all who voted and to all candidates for participating.

USSU

March 30, 2011

USSU Elections

USSU Elections are now underway! All undergraduate students are eligible to vote on PAWS. Look for the Vote tab on your PAWS account. To view candidate profile videos visit ussu.ca/elections

Voting ends March 31 at 4 p.m.

USSU

March 21, 2011

USSU Elections


USSU Election campaigns begin March 21, 2011. To view candidate videos and forum dates click here. Voting begins March 30 at 9 a.m. on PAWS.

USSU

March 05, 2011

USSU Elections - Call For Nominations

The USSU is looking for tomorrow's student leaders. If you are interested in running as a candidate in the upcoming 2011 election, you must attend a mandatory Orientation Meeting March 11. To learn more about the USSU election and the Executive positions visit ussu.ca

USSU

February 24, 2011

USSU Special General Meeting

The USSU is holding a Special General Meeting on March 3rd at 6 p.m. in room 143 Arts. To view proposed Bylaw changes visit ussu.ca/sgm

USSU

February 09, 2011

USSU Special General Meeting

The USSU is holding a Special General Meeting on March 3 at 6 p.m. in room 143 Arts. Amendments must be submitted to the USSU Office, Room 103,Memorial Union Building, by 4:30 pm, February 17, 2011.

Visit ussu.ca/events to download the amendment form.

USSU

February 02, 2011

Teaching Excellence Awards

Have a particularly enthusiastic/fantastic/dance-tastic all-around amazing professor? We here at the USSU love to recognize people like this who make our university experience great. Nominations for the USSU Teaching Excellence Awards are open from January 24- February 4 and nomination forms can be found online or in the USSU main office.

academicadvocacy

USSU Transit Q & A

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.

USSU

January 20, 2011

USSU E-List

Want to know what the USSU is up to? Sign up and receive updates on USSU events, campaigns and services. Visit ussu.ca/elist to sign up.

USSU

January 17, 2011

U-Pass Term 2 Exemption Deadline - January 18, 2011


Last day to apply for Term 2 exemptions is January 18,2010. Completed forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Exemption forms may be submitted to the USSU Exemption Office, next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

Visit ussu.ca for more information.

U-PASS

December 14, 2010

Term 2 U-Pass

Exemption forms for Term 2 are available and can be submitted for approval. Exemption forms may be submitted December 1 - December 24 (until noon) to the USSU Main Office located in the Memorial Union Building and January 4 - 18 to the USSU Exemption Office, next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.


Term 2 U-Pass stickers are available. 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, 2011.

* If you received a sticker for the 2010 Term 1 U-Pass you will be required to reactivate the sticker at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

Visit ussu.ca/upass for more information and to download the exemption form.

U-PASS

November 09, 2010

USSU Annual General Meeting

The USSU Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held November 18, at 6 p.m. in room 146 ARTS. A representative from KPMG will explain the financial report for the USSU's 2009-2010 fiscal year, as well as members will vote on proposed amendments to the USSU Bylaw. To view the agenda and the proposed Bylaw changes click here.

USSU

November 05, 2010

Murrary Library Construction

Starting November 8, 2010 the west doors at the Murray Library that go towards the Arts Complex will be closed to pedestrian traffic due to construction. The University is replacing the roofing membrane over part of the Arts tunnel and this will require the removal and replacement of the concrete sidewalk. The work is scheduled to be complete by December 17th.
 
The doors on the east side that lead to Place Riel will be reopened on November 5th to pedestrian traffic.

November 02, 2010

USSU Annual General Meeting

The USSU Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held November 18, at 6 p.m. in room 146 ARTS.

The AGM allows students to propose changes to the USSU Bylaw. Amendments must be submitted to the USSU Office, Room 103 Memorial Union Building by 4:30 p.m. November 8, 2010. To download the bylaw amendment form click here.

Proposed amendments will be reviewed by the USSU legal council and legal amendments will be posted online November 10, 2010. The amendments will be voted on at the AGM.

USSU

October 26, 2010

Important Transit Notice for October 27, 2010

TEMPORARY CHANGE for Wednesday, October 27

Due to construction the following routes will be moved to the Main Doors of Place Riel:

Route 3 College Park
Route 4 Willowgrove
Route 13 Lawson
Route 21 Forest Grove
Route 70 Silverspring
Route 80 Kenderdine


Please watch for Temporary Bus Stops in front of Place Riel. Bus routes will return to their regular stops October 28th.

U-PASS

October 15, 2010

Important Transit Notice for October 21, 2010

TEMPORARY CHANGE for October 21, 2010 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. only

Due to construction the following Routes will be affected at this time:

Route 1 Wildwood
Route 3 College Park
Route 5 Briarwood

Will not be entering Place Riel Terminal.
Please board the bus on College Dr. at Bottomley eastbound.

Route 70 Silverspring &
Route 80 Kenderdine

Please board the bus in front of Place Riel.

Route 4 Willowgrove &
Route 13 Lawson

Will not be entering Place Riel Terminal.
Please board the bus on Wiggins Road beside the Observatory.

Please watch for Temporary Bus Stops, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Saskatoon Transit

September 17, 2010

U-Pass Exemption Deadline September 20, 2010

Last day to apply for Term 1 exemptions. Completed forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. September 20th. Exemption forms may be submitted to the USSU Exemption Office, next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

Exemption forms are available here

U-PASS

September 15, 2010

Message From Saskatoon Transit

SASKATOON TRANSIT EXPERIENCING DELAYS AND DIFFICULTIES WITH OVERLOADED BUSES
 
Every September, Saskatoon Transit and its customers experience an adjustment period as ridership numbers jump significantly to accommodate students returning to school and regular commuters returning from summer vacation.  Saskatoon Transit is making adjustments to its service to accommodate these increases in capacity by placing extra buses in service to handle the most critical overloading and scheduling issues. We also remind passengers that some buses may not stop if they are already at capacity, and to please be patient as another bus should be along shortly.
 
This year, the adjustment period includes increased traffic restrictions due to the significant number of roadway, bridge and water and sewer projects under construction. We expect this pressure to ease as construction season wraps up.
 
Saskatoon Transit apologizes for the inconvenience experienced by some of its customers and thanks all customers for their continued patience.  Saskatoon Transit is working hard to resolve concerns.
 
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or our City Blog. Click on the links at www.saskatoon.ca.
U-PASS

September 14, 2010

USSU Childcare Survey


Please take a moment to participate in the USSU Childcare Survey. Your feedback will help the USSU determine the need for additional Childcare spaces on campus. One lucky participant will win a $25 gift card to Louis'. 

To take the survey click here

Child Care

September 09, 2010

Place Riel Washroom Closure

Place Riel Washroom Closure

The women's washroom in Place Riel will be temporarily out of order due to construction and will reopen 7 p.m. September 9, 2010. Alternate washrooms located on the main floor of the Murray Library and Marquis Hall. Low mobility access available via the elevator at the top of the access ramp in Lower Place Riel.

Thank you for your patience and understanding

Renew Place Riel

Carless Drive In at Louis'

Rain, rain go away!

Due to poor weather, the USSU Carless Drive In will be held in Louis' beginning at 8 p.m.

The USSU Executive have selected for your viewing pleasure Shaun of the Dead and the 1960's classic Batman.

See you there!!

USSU

September 07, 2010

U-Pass Exemption Office

Exemption forms for Term 1 are available at ussu.ca/upass and can be submitted for approval. Exemption forms may be submitted September 7 - 20 to the USSU Exemption Office, next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.

U-PASS

September 02, 2010

Transit Route Changes Effective Sept 5

Saskatoon Transit will be implementing it's 2010 Transit Service Improvement Plan effective September 5, 2010. Please visit www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Utility%20Services/Saskatoon%20Transit/Pages/default.aspx as your regular route may have been changed.

U-PASS

August 27, 2010

U-PASS

This year's U-PASS was not scheduled to be activated until September 1, unlike the previous two years. A significant number of students protested this and as a result the USSU has requested that Transit activate the U-PASS immediately. Transit has agreed to do this for this year, effective immediately.

If you want your U-PASS to be usable before September 1, please return to the Information Desk in Place Riel and the staff there will be pleased to assist you.

Be advised there are nearly one thousand students who have picked up stickers and so there may be waiting lines. Anyone who has paid for bus tickets will not be able to have those tickets refunded.


For opt out deadlines and eligibility visit http://www.ussu.ca/upass/index.shtml

U-PASS


August 19, 2010

University Council

University Council requires one undergraduate student representative from each college (13) , and one from each affiliated and federated college.

For more information visit http://www.usask.ca/university_secretary/council/members.php

If you are interested in representing students on University Council email Chris Stoicheff at president@ussu.ca

USSU

July 23, 2010

Changes to Tuition Payment Options a Good Deal for Students

While most Universities across Canada have completely eliminated the use of credit cards as a form of tuition payment, the University of Saskatchewan will continue to accept MasterCard payments and has agreed to contribute $600,000 annually of the savings to enhance the student experience.

For the full release, click here.

Media Release

July 19, 2010

University Student Council Meeting

The next University Student Council (USC) meeting is July 22, 2010 at 6 p.m. in Room 77, Lower Sask Hall. All undergraduate students are welcome.

USSU

June 30, 2010

Lower Place Riel Closed

As a result of the storm June 29, Lower Place Riel will be closed until Monday July 5, opening at 7 a.m. Construction crews are working hard in order to have Lower Place Riel operational.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

USSU

June 29, 2010

USSU Closed Thursday July 1 and Friday July 2

The USSU offices and operations will be closed July 1 and 2 for the Canada Day Celebrations. The Place Riel Student Centre will be open Friday, July 2.

The USSU will resume regular hours July 5.

USSU

June 25, 2010

Become a USSU Ratified Group

Did you know Ratified USSU Campus Groups can receive up to $1500 in funding?

USSU Ratified Groups can now apply for funding online. For more information visit http://www.ussu.ca/pdfs/policies/CampusGroupsPolicy.pdf or contact Vp Operations & Finance Scott Hitchings at vpopfin@ussu.ca

To apply for funding online visit http://www.ussu.ca/studentgroups/index.shtml

USSU

June 21, 2010

Health and Dental Plan Office

The USSU Health and Dental Plan office will be closed for the Summer beginning Friday May 31st and will re-open Monday August 6th. Claim forms and plan information can be found at www.ihaveaplan.ca

If you are to use any of your Travel Benefits, you must contact CanAssistance immediately at 1.866.601.2583. Should you require any assistance or have any inquiries during this time please call 1.877.795.4428.

USSU

June 08, 2010

University Student Council Meeting

The next University Student Council (USC) meeting is June 24, 2010 at 6 p.m. in Room 77, Lower Sask Hall. All undergraduate students are welcome.

USSU

May 27, 2010

First University Student Council Meeting

The first University Student Council (USC) meeting is tonight (May 27th) at 6 p.m. in Room 77 Lower Sask Hall. All students are welcome.

USSU

May 16, 2010

USSU Offices Closed May 17-18


The USSU Staff and Executive will be away for retreat May 17 and 18. The USSU offices will be closed during this time, reopening May 19, 2010.

Please note that Louis' and Browsers will remain open.

USSU

May 14, 2010

Information Centre Hours


The USSU Information Centre in Upper Place Riel will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and closed for the lunch hour (12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.) on May 17 and 18, 2010.

Info Centre

USSU Ratifications Now Online


You can now ratify your campus society, club or group online. For more information visit www.ussu.ca/studentgroups/ratification.shtml or contact VP Operations & Finance, Scott Hitchings at vpopfin@ussu.ca


USSU

April 29, 2010

The USSU Help Centre Office Closure

The Help Centre office will be temporarily closed due to construction May 3 - 7, 2010. Alexandria Werenka, the new Help Centre coordinator will be located in room 45 lower Sask Hall, and can be contacted at 966-1792 or help.centre@ussu.ca during this time.


Help Centre

March 30, 2010

USSU Elections

The votes are in, and have been counted.

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU), under the supervision of the Chief Returning Officer Zena Charowsky, announced the results of its 2010 Executive elections on March 25, 2010 Browsers Café (in the Memorial Union Building) on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

To view the results click here


USSU Elections

March 25, 2010

USSU Elections - Voting Ends at 4:00 p.m. March 25

USSU General Elections are now under way!

Vote only on PAWS, polls close Thursday March 25, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Look for the VOTE tab in your PAWS account.

WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEOS ON Youtube

Go to www.ussu.ca and click on the Youtube link


USSU Elections

March 17, 2010

Voting Starts TODAY!!!

USSU General Elections are now under way!

Vote only on PAWS, polls open at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday March 24, 2010 and close Thursday March 25, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Look for the VOTE tab in your PAWS account.

WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEOS ON Youtube

Go to www.ussu.ca and click on the Youtube link

USSU Elections

March 08, 2010

USSU White Ribbon Campaign

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). In over fifty-five countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women. 

The USSU White Ribbon Campaign is taking place in the Place Riel Tunnel, Agriculture, Vet Med, STM and Health Sciences. Stop by and support the campaign by receiving a White Ribbon.


USSU

January 29, 2010

Help Haiti Benefit Concert

Three million people have been affected by the horrendous earthquake which devastated this island nation on January 12th.  Hundreds of thousands have been left homeless and without hope.

Your University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union wants to help and so mark your calendars for February 27, 2010 when Louis’ will be hosting a benefit concert to help raise money for the people of Haiti.

Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

Show starts at 8 p.m. with tickets available at Louis’

USSU

January 27, 2010

Transit Update

Members of the Campus Community,

The University of Saskatchewan has cleared accumulated snow from most of the primary roadways on campus, and the secondary roadways and parking lots should be cleared within the next 24 hours. Please continue to check PAWS for any disruptions to scheduled classes.  U of S instructors and students in off-campus sites are encouraged to do the same, and to check road and transit conditions with local authorities.

Due to the difficult driving conditions around the city, Saskatoon Transit remains unable to offer full service at this time. They continue to add routes as roads become accessible. 

For the most recent information, call 975-3100 or click here.
With heavy traffic to the site, service is intermittent, so please be patient. You may also listen to your local media for continued updates. 

Also, please be aware that the City of Saskatoon has declared Snow Routes in order to continue with city-wide snow clearing. Parked cars must be moved from designated Snow Route roadways by 5 p.m. tonight and remain off the designated roadways until 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. 

Best Regards, 
David Hannah

Lead, Crisis Management Team and 

Associate Vice-President, Student and Enrolment Services
 
For more information, contact:
University Communications at communications@usask.ca

January 25, 2010

Changes To Transit Schedule Due To Winter Road Conditions

Members of the Campus Community,

The City of Saskatoon has advised that there will be limited bus service on Sunday, Jan. 24 and Monday, Jan. 25 due to winter road conditions caused by the recent heavy snowfall. Please visit the City's website for the most recent updates to transit availability: http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/UTILITY%20SERVICES/SASKATOON%20TRANSIT/Pages/default.aspx or call 975-3100.

In addition, please be advised that Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the evening of Jan. 24 in Saskatoon, which may compound transit issues. Visit http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/sk-40_metric_e.html for updates on changing weather conditions.

Campus roadways are currently being cleared and the University of Saskatchewan remains open. While classes are expected to continue as usual on Monday, Jan. 25, disruptions to the transit schedule and winter road conditions may result in disruptions to some scheduled classes. Faculty are asked to post any changes to their class schedules on PAWS http://paws.usask.ca/, as per regular procedures, and students are encouraged to regularly check PAWS for these updates. U of S instructors and students in off-campus sites are encouraged to do the same and to check road and transit conditions with local authorities.

Employees unable to attend work should contact their supervisors as per regular procedures.

Further updates, as required, will be provided to the campus community by email and posted in PAWS.

Best Regards,

David Hannah
Lead, Crisis Management Team and
Associate Vice-President, Student and Enrollment Services

For more information,
contact:
communications@usask.ca
USSU

January 19, 2010

Last day to use Term 1 U-Pass - Friday, January 22


Term 2 U-Pass stickers can now be picked up at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel. Saskatoon Transit Drivers will accept Term 1 stickers until January 22, 2010.

For more information about the U-Pass program, check out www.ussu.ca/upass

U-PASS

January 05, 2010

Term 2 U-Pass stickers are now available

Stickers can now be picked up at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel. Saskatoon Transit Drivers will accept Term 1 stickers until January 22, 2010.

Completed Exemption forms for Term 2 must be submitted to the U-Pass exemption office (next to the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel) no later than 4:30 p.m. January 15, 2010.

For more information about the U-Pass program, check out www.ussu.ca/upass

U-PASS

November 16, 2009

USSU condemns petition being circulated by Brad Trost

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union condemns a petition being circulated by Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt. Mr. Trost’s petition calls for the Government of Canada to stop all funding of the International Planned Parenthood Federation

For more information click here for the full release

Media Release

November 12, 2009

Notice: City H1N1 Inoculation Schedule Has Been Revised

This is a special H1N1 notice from the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union. There have been recent changes to the inoculation clinic schedule for the city of Saskatoon. To view the updated schedule, please visit ussu.ca and click on the H1N1 front page graphic, or visit the Saskatoon Health Region website www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca.

The USSU Executive encourages all students to get inoculated from the H1N1 virus.

USSU

October 26, 2009

USSU Annual General Meeting

Participate in the USSU Annual General Meeting

6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12,2009 in room 146, ARTS. Don't forget your student card!

To download and view the proposed AGM changes, visit www.ussu.ca

It's Your Campus. It's Your USSU.

USSU

September 28, 2009

Students’ Union Salutes New Bike Lanes

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Executive announced today a formal offer of congratulations to the City of Saskatoon over the instalment of bicycle lanes in the downtown core.

In offering their congratulations, all Executive members will be taking part in the “Thank-You-Ride-a-Thon” scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. on September 28, in downtown Saskatoon.

“We fully endorse and support the City’s decision to create these lanes for biking, said USSU President Warren Kirkland. “Cycling is an increasingly popular mode of transportation in growing urban areas, and it’s very heartening to see our city take this progressive step.”

The city began painting bicycle lanes in late July to encourage more active transportation and to enable safe ridership within the downtown area. The city’s decision to develop biking lanes was in response to a local lobbying effort that culminated in a recent visit by world-renewed urban planner Jan Gehl, who recommended that bike lanes be implemented.

Mr. Kirkland noted that many students and people who work at the U of S are active cyclists.

“We hope the city and the university continue their commitments toward encouraging active transportation options, and make more lanes beyond the downtown core.

“Ideally we’d like to see new lanes on campus and in other parts of the city to provide additional safety to cyclists, and to encourage others to start using bikes instead of cars.”

Kirkland said reaction from students at the U of S has been very positive so far.

“I’ve heard from students that they are very happy with the progress that’s being made, so we’re proud to be a part of today’s thank-you event.

“The Executive will be there to give thanks, and we hope that other students will join us in praising the City for doing the right thing.”

For more information about this Media Release, please contact:

Warren Kirkland
USSU President
Telephone: 966-6965

Media Release

September 17, 2009

U-PASS Exemption Period is now over

The period for applying for an exemption from U-PASS has expired. The next exemption application period will come later this year for Term 2 (January-April). Students can still pick up their U-PASS stickers at the USSU Information Centre located in Upper Place Riel.

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September 03, 2009

U-Pass Information

U-PASS stickers are available for pickup at the USSU Information Centre located in Upper Place Riel. Make sure you bring your student card so the sticker can be put onto it. For more information about U-Pass check out the USSU U-Pass website at http://www.ussu.ca/upass/

U-PASS

May 12, 2009

USSU Student Crisis Support Office Now Open

The USSU Student Crisis Support Office (formally Victim Advocate) is now open in its new temporary location at Room 44, Lower Sask Hall (click here to view a map of the location, and how to get to it). All students are welcome to visit the Office and talk to its new coordinator Katelyn Crosbie, or to call the Office at 966-2984, or email Katelyn scss@ussu.ca

For more information about the USSU Student Crisis Support Office, please visit the USSU website www.ussu.ca

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May 04, 2009

USSU Safewalk / Student Crew Summer Closure

The USSU Safewalk / Student Crew office will be closed during the summer months (University Intersession and Summer Session), but is scheduled to reopen for the Fall Session. During the summer closure, any inquires about the USSU Student Crew should be forwarded to Jason Ventnor, USSU Marketing Services manager at 966.6973, or by email jason.ventnor@ussu.ca

Student Crew

USSU Food Centre Summer Closure

The USSU Food Centre office will be closed during the summer months (University Intersession and Summer Session), but is scheduled to reopen for the Fall Session. Anyone wanting to place a CHEP Good Food Box during the summer should contact Barb Yanko at 966.6960, or come into the USSU Main Office reception located in Room 103, first floor, Memorial Union Building on the University of Saskatchewan Campus.
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April 28, 2009

U-Pass Reminder

Effective May 1 the winter term U-Pass will expire. Students will be able to receive their fall U-Pass the third week in August.
Students may purchase regular bus passes for the summer at the Information Centre in upper Place Riel.

UPASS

March 31, 2009

2009 USSU Executive Elections Results

The University of Saskatchewan Students Union (USSU) recently held Executive and Student Senate elections.

Because all offices had only one candidate running for each position, this year's vote included a confidence voting system. Voters were asked to vote yes or no for each candidate, with the additional option of abstaining from voting for that position.

Under the supervision of the Chief Returning Officer Zena Charowsky. The unofficial results from the vote were:

USSU President: Warren Kirkland
Yes: 1,318 (64.36%)
No: 401 (19.58%)
Abstain: 329 (16.06%)
Total Votes Cast: 2,048

USSU VP Student Affairs: Ben Fawcett
Yes: 1,389 (67.82%)
No: 348 (16.99%)
Abstain: 311 (15.19%)
Total Votes Cast: 2,048

USSU VP Academic Affairs: Daniel McCullough
Yes: 1,302 (63.57%)
No: 382 (18.65%)
Abstain: 364 ( 17.77%)
Total Votes Cast: 2,048

USSU VP External Affairs: Chris Stoicheff
Yes: 1,455 (71.04%)
No: 337 (16.46%)
Abstain: 256 (12.50%)
Total Votes Cast: 2,048

USSU VP Operations and Finance: Scott Hitchings
Yes: 1,312 (64.06%)
No: 460 (22.46%)
Abstain: 276 (13.48%)
Total Votes Cast: 2,048

March 25, 2009

USSU Hosts 4th Annual Environmental Film Festival

4th Annual Saskatchewan Environmental Film Festival: See The Change Be The Change

The University of Saskatchewan Student's Union is pleased to be an official sponsor for the 4th Annual Saskatchewan Environmental Film Festival, March 27th and 28th, 2009. The Festival will kick on Friday, March 27th with the Environmental Activist Awards and presentation of the feature film Blue Gold. Activities begin at 7:00 p.m., Neatby-Timlin Theatre (Arts 241). Following the film, join attendees for a social at Browsers (2nd floor, Memorial Union Building).

On Saturday the festival will screen a series of environmentally conscious films at the Neatby-Timlin, starting at 10:30 a.m., and running through until 9:00 p.m. The Saturday festival lineup is as follows:
- Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home
- The Power of Community; How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
- Oil and Water Project
- Oil and Water Film
- Jim Settee: The Way Home
- Over Land
- Short Environmental Films
- Filmmakers Panel: The festival will conclude by celebrating Earth Hour while providing a Saskatchewan filmmakers panel. Filmmakers include: Joel Entwistle, who has won an award for his short Love to Love You Landfills, Angela Edmunds and Marcel Petit, producers of the acclaimed Hookers, Jeanne Corrigal, creator of Jim Settee: the Way Home, and Lindsay Bradfort-Ewart, who produced Boreal Forest Expedition.

The event is free to all, with a suggested donation of $5 for students per day.

For a full schedule of events or for more details, please visit:
http://www.econet.sk.ca/filmfest09

March 23, 2009

USSU General Elections - Voting Begins Wednesday

USSU General Elections Coming this Wednesday and Thursday

Voting polls for the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) annual general election will be opening at 9:00 a.m., this Wednesday, March 25. Polls will close at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26. Eligible voters (undergraduate students currently registered at the U of S) may only vote online through PAWS.

To vote online, log into paws.usask.ca on the 25th or 26th, and click on the vote tab.

There are five USSU Executive positions up for election. They are:

- USSU President
- USSU Vice President Finance & Operations
- USSU Vice President Academic Affairs
- USSU Vice President External Affairs
- USSU Vice President Student Affairs

There will also be voting for USSU Senate positions.

The USSU is now featuring election videos of all this year's candidates. To see the videos, please go to the USSU YouTube channel.


For the USSU General Election Schedule click here, or for more information email acro@ussu.ca

USSU Main Office is on the Move!

In preparation for the construction phase of the forthcoming Place Riel Renovation project, The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Main Office, located in Room 65, Lower Place Riel, will be temporarily relocating to the Main Floor of the Memorial Union Building (better known as the floor above Louis').

As of this blog posting, the USSU Executive offices, General Manager's office, Communications office, and USSU reception have, or will be moving to the Main Floor of the Memorial Union Building. The USSU Information Technology Office has been relocated to Lower Sask Hall. The USSU Marking office, and Facilities and Operations offices are tentatively scheduled to move either later this week, or early next week (est. March 30th).

Anyone needing to make a USSU-related inquiry are encouraged to call the USSU Main Office telephone number @ 966.6960. Those wishing to make an in-office visit to the new Memorial Union Building location may experience a delay in processing inquiries or service requests as the USSU continues to migrate to its new office location.

Please monitor the USSU website for future updates about this relocation, as well as the Place Riel Renovation Project.

March 02, 2009

USSU TV: So why should you run for USSU Executive?

Is it for the fame? The glory? The notoriety? The endless supplies of free popcorn? Join USSU President Josie Steeves, and Shannon Dyck, USSU V.P. Student Affairs, as they mull over the reasons why you should consider running for USSU Executive. Their stunning performances will leave you breathless (but not in a dangerous way).

Click here to see them in action

SPECIAL NOTICE: USSU Election Orientation Meeting Room Change

Due to a scheduling conflict, the USSU Election Orientation meeting, originally scheduled to be held in Room 77, Lower Sask Hall on Thursday, March 5, will instead be held in the USSU Main Boardroom located at the USSU Main Office in Lower Place Riel. The Orientation meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m.

For more information about the Orientation Room Change or the USSU Executive and Senate Elections, lease contact the USSU by telephone at 966.6962, or by email at acro@ussu.ca.

USSU Help Centre Mental First Aid Sessions

The USSU Help Centre will be offering Mental Health First Aid sessions for those interested in helping others with a developing mental health problem, or experiencing a mental health crisis. Two individual sessions will be held on March 7 and 14, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Saturdays). Discount rates are available for U of S students.

For more information about the Mental Health First Aid sessions, please contact the USSU Help Centre by telephone at 966.6982, or by email help.centre@ussu.ca.

Nomination Deadline for USSU Experience in Excellence Awards

Get your nominations in for the USSU Experience in Excellence Awards. The deadline is 4:30 p.m., this Wednesday! There are a variety of categories to nominate someone special, including the following awards:

- Academic Advising Award
- Pride Centre Doug Wilson Award
- Help Centre Award
- Women's Centre Award
- Doug Favell Staff Spirt Award
- Vera Pezer Award for Student Enhancement
- USSU Staff Member
- U of S Staff Member
- Member of Student Council
- Volunteerism
- Campus Group of the Year

To download a nomination form for any of the listed categories, go to ussu.ca/news/awards.shtml. The USSU Experience in Excellence Awards will be given out on Sunday, March 22nd at Louis.

USSU Film Festival Award Winners Announced

The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union is pleased to announce this year's winners from the 8th Annual USSU Film Festival Awards which were held on Thursday, February 26th. The unofficial winners are:

First Place: Kevin Petty, Even Willoughby, Bruce Willougby for Valentine's Day. For finishing first, they are the winners of a new Panasonic 10MP 18X Zoom Digital Camera.

Second Place: Liam Lanigan for Visions of Static. For finishing in second place, Liam receives a new Panasonic mini-DV camcorde.

Third Place: Blair Woynarski for Red. For finishing in third place, Blair will receive a new Panasonic 10MP Digital Camera.

This year's winners will also be featured on the USSU Film Festival YouTube page, and the USSU's Main YouTube page.

Special thanks to the U of S Computer Store located in Lower Place Riel for making the prize donations. Also thanks to the award winners, and to everyone who submitted their work to the festival. See you again next year!

February 24, 2009

Call for Nominations: USSU General Elections 2009

The Elections Board will be accepting nominations for the following positions: President, Vice-President (Student Affairs), Vice-President (Academic Affairs), Vice-President (Operations and Finance) and Vice-President (External Affairs).

In order to make the nomination process easier for candidates please attend the MANDATORY ORIENTATION MEETING for all people who wish to run for the Executive on Thursday March 5, 2009, at 4:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Room 77, Lower Saskatchewan Hall. This meeting is designed to provide those interested in becoming Executive candidates with information relating to the duties and responsibilities of the USSU Executive.

For the USSU General Election Schedule click here or for more information email acro@ussu.ca

February 13, 2009

USSU Now Offering Term 2 Peer Editing Sessions

Need help with your homework? Want to help others with theirs? Bring your paper and a friend to the USSU Help Centre to get some feedback on your writing, while developing your own proofreading skills. Stop by the USSU Help Centre each Tuesday afternoon between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., and exchange your papers and assignments with other students.

USSU Help Centre Peer Editing Sessions will run weekly until the end of the current semester. For more information, telephone the USSU Help Centre at 966-6982, or email help.centre@ussu.ca

February 12, 2009

USSU SGM Feb 12, 2009

The Executive and University Students’ Council have decided to hold a Special General Meeting of the members of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union which encompasses all registered undergraduate students at the U of S. This meeting, to be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2009 in Room 159 Thorvaldson Building, will see some proposed Constitutional and Bylaw changes brought to the membership for their consideration. Because it is a Special General Meeting, rather than an Annual General Meeting, the financial statements and audit will not be presented. All undergraduate students are encouraged to attend and to have their voice heard. Bring yourself, a friend and your student cards and join us for the meeting. Pizza and refreshments will be provided

To view the proposed Constitution and Bylaw changes click here

February 02, 2009

Nominate Your Prof for Teaching Excellence!

Do you know of a U of S prof or instructor that you think should be recognized for teaching excellence? The nomination deadline for the USSU "Experience in Excellence Awards" is fast approaching. If you know of someone whom has demonstrated enthusiasm, organization and fairness in evaluation, and has provided exceptional commitment and support to their classrooms, nominate them today! Click here to download an Experience in Excellence Awards nomination form, or visit the Experience in Excellence Awards web page. Deadline for nomination is 4:30 p.m., Friday February 6, 2009. The awards will be handed out on Sunday, March 22, 2009.

January 16, 2009

USSU Announces Temporary Relocation of USSU Centres

The USSU announced today that the offices for many of its Centres, including the Pride, Women’s, Food, and Victim Advocate, are to be temporarily relocated to the Lower Level of Saskatchewan Hall.

The relocation is expected to be completed within six weeks (approximately the end of February).

The USSU Main Office currently located in Lower Place Riel, is also scheduled to relocate to the first floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB), to take the space currently occupied by the USSU Women’s Centre, Pride Centre and Victim Advocate.

The decision to relocate the Centres was due to office location adjustments needed to prepare for the renovation of the Place Riel Student Centre. While final University Board of Governors approval has not been provided, it is widely anticipated that the renovation project will begin as early as April of this year.

USSU President Josie Steeves said the USSU was left with little choice but to relocate the Centres because of a recent decision by the University’s Facilities Management Division (FMD).

“We had originally planned to move many of the administrative offices currently located in Lower Place Riel to Lower Sask Hall,” said Steeves. “However, FMD determined that there were too many staff and Executive members to occupy the available space in Sask Hall, which left us with little option but to move administrative offices into the MUB.”

The USSU also reached an agreement with FMD to provide necessary upgrades to Lower Sask Hall to accommodate for the USSU Centres.

“FMD said that the USSU Centres can relocate to Lower Sask Hall only after upgrades to the ventilation system are made,” said Steeves. “We will also upgrade the quality of the rooms with re-carpeting and repainting.”

Relocation of the USSU Centres and administration is expected to last approximately 18 months.

“Obviously this is not an ideal situation for everyone involved, but there’s a big reward at the end of the tunnel,” said Steeves. “Eventually the Centres will move back to the MUB, and students at the University will have first class student centre that will serve their needs for many years to come.”

January 15, 2009

Last call for U-PASS Exemption Applications

This is the last call for students still wanting to make an application for exemption from U-PASS for Term 2. The deadline is 4:30 p.m., this Friday, January 16, 2009. To apply, students must fill out a U-PASS Exemption Form (click here to view and download the form), and drop off the form at the USSU Main Office located at Room 65, Lower Place Riel.

There will be no exemptions. Once the deadline has passed, the USSU will NOT be accepting any more applications.

For more information about U-PASS, please click here.

January 14, 2009

USSU Collaborates with U of S for Exam Scheduling Survey

In collaboration with the USSU, the U of S is collecting information about the Final Exam scheduling preferences of students.

At campuses across Canada, different approaches to the scheduling of final exams are used - each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Student preferences about these advantages and disadvantages are examined in this survey.

The USSU is encouraging all U of S students with an active NSID to please provide their views on final exam scheduling by completing the survey located at: https://survey.usask.ca/survey.php?sid=13367.

The survey will close at 4 p.m., January 30, 2009.

For more information, please contact:
Brea Lowenberger, USSU VP Academic Affairs at 966.6968 or vpacademic@ussu.ca

January 12, 2009

Enrollment for USSU Health and Dental Program

The USSU has some important information for U of S students about the USSU Health and Dental Program.

For students enrolled in Term 2 classes (January - April, 2009) who want to enroll in the program, the enrollment period is January 5-16, 2009. When registering, students will need to provide a tuition statement that shows that they are enrolled in Term 2 classes.

For more information, please contact:

The Health and Dental Plan office
Room 64, Lower Place Riel
Telephone: 306.651.1886
Toll-Free: 1.877.795.4429
Internet: studentcare.net/works

January 06, 2009

USSU VP External Affairs Resignation

Just prior to the Christmas break Vice-President External Affairs Nicole Kenney announced her resignation from the Executive of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union. Noting that she “thoroughly enjoyed serving and advocating on behalf of undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan,” VP Kenney went on to say that “The connections I have made with the Saskatoon community during my time at the USSU have inspired me to devote my life to activism. Through nineteen months of public service, I have gained tools to create meaningful social and environmental changes in the world and I am excited by the various avenues to do so.” The remaining Executive and staff wish Nicole all the very best in her new ventures.

The Executive has divided the responsibilities of the External portfolio among themselves. Please contact USSU President Josie Steeves for further information at president@ussu.ca

A pdf version of this release is available here.

December 09, 2008

U-PASS Sticker Pickup and Exemption Deadline

Term 2 stickers are now available for pickup from the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel. Please make sure you bring your student card.

U-PASS Exemption Period

Between December 8, 2008 and January 16, 2009, students (who qualify) may apply for a Term 2 U-PASS exemption. To apply, students must fill out a U-PASS Exemption Form (click here to view and download the form), and drop off the form at the USSU Main Office located at Room 65, Lower Place Riel.

U-PASS Exemption Qualifications

To qualify for a U-PASS exemption, U of S students must be:

1) Living in On-Campus Residence: Only residents of Athabasca, Saskatchewan, Qu’Appelle, Luther & Ogle Halls, and St. Andrew’s College may apply. For verification purposes, students must provide their student card, and their name must appear on the verification list provided to the USSU by residence offices.

2) Commuting from Outside of the City Limits: Students who live outside city limits but within 50 km of Saskatoon and are commuting must provide their driver’s license with an out-of-town address, as well as their student card. For students who live 51 km – 100 km outside of Saskatoon and are commuting, a student card and driver’s license (with an out-of-town address) as well as two (2) pieces of government mail (with an out-of-town address in the student’s name) must be provided. Government mail examples can be a bill from SaskTel, SaskPower, or a bill from the city or town the student resides in.

3) Disability Parking or Disability Bus Pass: Students must provide their student card and bus pass. Disability parking passes will be verified with Campus Parking.

Please remember that the deadline to apply for an exemption is 4:30 p.m., January 16, 2009. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

For more information about U-PASS, please click here.

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December 05, 2008

USSU Gift Card

The USSU Gift Card is now available at Louis’ Pub, Browsers, the Information Centre, Copy Central, and XL Design & Reproductions.

It’s now. It’s easy. It’s a great gift for your friends on campus.

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November 05, 2008

UPASS Referendum Voting Today!

The voting period for the UPASS Referendum begins today. As part of the original referendum that brought in the UPASS, there was a requirement that after two years another referendum would be held to make the UPASS permanent, which is what this referendum is about.

Voting begins at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, and ends at 4:00p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Results will be announced at 5:30p.m. on the final day of voting at Browsers.

Vote by logging in to PAWS at https://paws.usask.ca and clicking on the "VOTE" tab (alongside your Home, Academics, Campus Life and other tabs).

You will need your Network Services ID (NSID) and Password to access your ballot. If you don't know your NSID, or cannot log in to PAWS, please visit the Help Desk in Arts, Room 70. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assistant Chief Returning Officer (ACRO) Rob Martz at acro@ussu.ca

All USSU election information can be found at http://www.ussu.ca


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November 04, 2008

Academic Advising Survey

Interested in a FREE iPod courtesy of your USSU Academic Affairs Office? The USSU wants your input by participating in a survey about Academic Advising at the U of S. Information collected from the survey will play a critical role in an Academic Advising study being conducted by the USSU VP Academic Affairs.

The Academic Advising study will be used by the USSU to help improve the University of Saskatchewan's student experience by raising awareness of Academic Advising, and assessing the needs of both students and their advisors.

Please take a few minutes to answer the survey questions by going to https://survey.usask.ca/survey.php?sid=12069

All students who complete this survey will be automatically entered to win a new iPod!

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the USSU VP Academic Affairs at 966-6968.

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October 29, 2008

Want to get involved in International Week?

For anyone interested in getting involved during International Week (February 2-6) there will be a meeting Friday Nov 21 at 3:00pm in Global Commons (Room 60, Lower Place Riel). This meeting will be an opportunity for you or your club, college or centre to get involved in some way (i.e. by planning an event, information booth, educational campaign, etc.). It will also give you the chance to meet others that you may be able to collaborate with. If you are interested, please attend the meeting or send a representative. Hope to see you there!

Contact Shannon Dyck vpstudentissues@ussu.ca if you would like more information.


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Student Members on Undergraduate Forum

The University is seeking four additional students to serve as members of the Undergraduate Forum, a body comprised of students, College Assistant/Associate Deans, and leaders of major administrative units on campus that provide programs and services to students.

The purpose of the Undergraduate Forum is to:
"provide a venue in which the University administration, governing bodies, and representatives of the University’s key stakeholder groups hear and consider institution-wide issues that affect the nature and quality of the undergraduate experience at the University of Saskatchewan. The Undergraduate Forum will provide leadership on behalf of the University community regarding best practices in undergraduate education, student retention and success, and other aspects of the undergraduate experience on our campus. It will also develop recommendations for policy development and the coordinated application of existing policies across the University."

Student representatives will be expected to attend monthly meetings of the Forum (normally two hours/month), participate in discussions regarding issues of interest and concern to undergraduate students on our campus, and potentially volunteer from time to time to work with other members of the Forum to collect additional information, survey and provide student opinions on a variety of topics, and make recommendations as to how the student experience on our campus can be improved.

Application forms are available here and must be returned to the USSU office by 4:30pm November 12, 2008

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October 27, 2008

Teaching Excellence Awards

Give your prof a gold star!

Nominate a deserving professor for the TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Nominations are open Monday, October 27 through Friday, November 7, 2008 (term one classes only).

Nomination forms are available online at www.ussu.ca, at all USSU Centres, and the main USSU office in Room 65, Place Riel Student Centre.

Nominations must be delivered to the main office by 4:30 p.m. on November 7th, 2008.

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October 21, 2008

U-Pass Referendum

On November 5 and 6, 2008, undergraduate students will vote whether or not to make the Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) permanent. The question will be:

Are you in favor of a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) for all undergraduate students at a cost of $69.50(with a yearly CPI Adjustment) per student per term covering the months of September to December (Term 1) and January to April (Term 2) each year?

Students in one or more of the following categories will be eligible for exemption: those living outside the city limits, those enrolled exclusively in distance education courses, those living in on-campus housing (Ogle Hall, Voyageur Place Residence, Lutheran Theological Seminary and St. Andrew's) or those holding a disabilities parking pass.

Vote on PAWS November 5th and 6th

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October 10, 2008

2008 U-Pass Referendum Campaigns

On November 5 and 6, 2008, undergraduate students will vote whether or not to make the Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) permanent.

If you are interested in participating in either a Yes or No campaign for the upcoming U-Pass referendum please download the registration package that can be found here.

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October 07, 2008

Get Involved! Win a Prize!

Get Involved! Win a Prize! The USSU wants to know how you get involved on campus. All you need to do is fill out a quick survey and you will be entered to win an iPod!
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Click here to complete the survey.

October 03, 2008

U of S Senate By-Election

The senate by-election is coming up. Voting will occur October 8 and 9. To
find out more about the candidates check out their bios at http://www.ussu.ca/senate/
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September 26, 2008

USSU Volunteer Orientation

Want to volunteer at one of the USSU's centres? Sign up to attend the Volunteer Orientation Training Retreat (VOTR).

The retreat will be held October 4th and 5th, with October 1st being the last day to sign up.

See the Centre Coordinators for more details.

Continue reading "USSU Volunteer Orientation" »

September 25, 2008

U of S Senate By-Election

The USSU is pleased to work in cooperation with the University of Saskatchewan to ensure that each year there is a full compliment of elected Student Senators. According to the University of Saskatchewan Act, Senate is responsible for recommendations regarding the establishment or disestablishment of any college, school, or department; appointing examiners for and making bylaws respecting the conduct of examinations for professional societies; the granting of honorary degrees, and non-academic student discipline. The Act also specifies that Senate will have six Student Senators elected by the University’s largest constituent group, undergraduate students. In normal circumstances Student Senators are elected during the General Election in March. However, this year there is a need for a by-election to fill four of the Senate places. This by-election will take place on October 8th and 9th through voting on PAWS. Be sure to vote and have your voice count.

Continue reading "U of S Senate By-Election" »

September 10, 2008

USSU Housing Survey

The USSU wants to know about your housing situation! Please fill out the USSU Housing Survey at www.ussu.ca/housingregistry/

By filling out the survey, undergraduate students will be eligible to win a $25 dollar USSU gift certificate. Your participation would be greatly appreciated!

Please send your housing questions or comments to vpstudentissues@ussu.ca

Continue reading "USSU Housing Survey" »

September 01, 2008

Housing Registry and Resources

The USSU has updated resources and a new housing registry is now available for students to assist them when they are looking for new places to live. Visit the new site at www.ussu.ca/housingregistry

August 06, 2008

UPASS stickers now available

As of August 18th undergraduate students will be able to get their term one U-Pass stickers at the Information Centre in Place Riel. Details on U-Pass are available from our website at www.ussu.ca

Continue reading "UPASS stickers now available" »

May 15, 2008

Renewing Place Riel

The USSU is proud to announce the creation of a new website focused on the renewal of Place Riel project.

Continue reading "Renewing Place Riel" »

May 01, 2008

2008-09 USSU Executive

After a successful election period, the USSU is proud to announce the 2008-09 USSU Executive:

President: Josie Steeves
VP (Academic Affairs): Brea Lowenberger
VP (External Affairs): Nicole Kenney
VP (Operations and Finance): Jeremy Ring
VP (Student Issues): Shannon Dyck

Continue reading "2008-09 USSU Executive" »