USSU News and Events

SUMMER TERM (QUARTERS 3 & 4) U-Pass

June 19, 2017

Summer Term U-Pass stickers are available. Stickers can be picked up or reactivated at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.
* If you received a U-Pass sticker in the past you will be required to reactivate the sticker at the Information Centre.

June 19, 2017

Opt-Out applications may be submitted online to the USSU for students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 3, Quarter 4 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 3 (3 credit) classes.

June 23, 2017

Last day to submit opt out applications for qualified students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 3, Quarter 4 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 3 (3 credit) classes.
Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

July 1, 2017

Summer Term U-Pass stickers are activated. If you have received or reactivated your U-Pass sticker for the 2017 Summer Term you will be able to access City Transit with your U-Pass.

July 19, 2017

Last day to submit opt out applications for students enrolled in Summer Term, Quarter 4 (3 credit classes).
Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

August 31, 2017

Summer Term U-Pass stickers are deactivated at the end of the day.

Join the USSU Pride Centre for the Saskatoon Pride Parade on June 24th at 1 pm. Email pridecentre@ussu.ca for details on how to get involved.

SPRING TERM (QUARTERS 1 & 2)

April 17, 2017

Spring Term U-Pass stickers are available. Stickers can be picked up or reactivated at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.
* If you received a U-Pass sticker in the past you will be required to reactivate the sticker at the Information Centre.

April 17, 2017

Opt-Out forms may be submitted online to the USSU.

April 30, 2017

Term 2 U-Pass stickers are deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2017.

May 1, 2017

Spring Term U-Pass stickers are activated. If you have received or reactivated your U-Pass sticker for the 2017 Spring Term you will be able to access City Transit with your U-Pass.

May 5, 2017

Last day to submit opt out applications for qualified students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 1, Quarter 2 (6 credit) and/or Quarter 1 (3 credit) classes.
Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

May 30, 2017

Last day to submit opt out applications for qualified students enrolled in Spring Term, Quarter 2 (3 credit classes).
Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m.

June 30, 2017

Spring Term U-Pass stickers are deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2017.

For more information and  opt outs visit ussu.ca/upass

Louis’ will be closed beginning May 6th. Louis’ Loft will be open to serve all our guests, Monday to Friday from 8am-4pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience and offer our sincere thanks for your patience and support.

If you have any concerns, please email operations@ussu.ca

Join USSU President, Kehan Fu and Provost, Dr. Michael Atkinson for a year-end town hall capping off #USaskMatters!

Dr. Atkinson and President Fu will be taking all your questions regarding the 2017 – 2018 Provincial Budget, the University’s 2017 – 2018 Operating Forecast, and how students can get involved.

We will be taking questions from the audience, on Twitter with the #USaskMatters hashtag, as well as on our Facebook Live Stream from the USSU facebook page.

The event is open to all members of the public!

April 13, 2017
12-1pm
Neatby Timlin Theatre (Arts 241)

The USSU Last Lecture Series provides faculty with an opportunity to share their hypothetical ‘last lecture’ and discuss any topic of their choice.

On Wednesday, March 29th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, the USSU and the SESS are pleased to host Dr. J.D. Johnston, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, who will be giving a lecture to students about biomedical design. The event is in Engineering Room 1B79.

Dr. Johnston will be giving students a walk-through of the design process for making a new hip implant allowing them to design the device alongside him.

There will be free pizza and beverages for those in attendance.

Trans Awareness Week is a time to raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, as well as outline the issues experienced within this community. The following is a list of educational and fun events that will be occurring throughout the week:

Monday, March 27
Trans 101 Workshop
3:00pm-4:30pm, ARTS 108
This workshop, facilitated by OUTSaskatoon’s Ben Lindsay, will take you through the definitions of and issues surrounding transgender identities. A basic understanding of queer identities is recommended before taking this workshop.

Tuesday, March 28
Gender Revolution Potluck
6:00-9:00 pm, OUTSaskatoon
Gender Revolution, a group that meets every Tuesday, is happy to put on a community dinner and potluck for the week. This event is open to all trans and gender non-conforming people and accepting friends, families, and allies. Please bring some food to share, and we highly encourage you to be conscious of other people’s food restrictions and allergies.

Wednesday, March 29
Movie Night
6:00 pm, OUTSaskatoon
This night will include a screening of “Transgender Journey: the Struggle for Rights and Respect”, a documentary that gives a voice to Canadian trans and gender non-conforming people. There will also be lots of snacks! If you like eating and watching some educational TV, this is the night for you.

Thursday, March 30
Saskatoon Squares
6:30 pm, OUTSaskatoon
OUTSaskatoon is proud to put on the game show, Saskatoon Squares. The show’s topic is around Sexual Health and Trans Health. If you want to have some fun and learn something new, come on out to this event!

Friday, March 31
Living Trans 101
6:00 pm, OUTSaskatoon
This event is catered toward transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Two facilitators from Gender Revolution will lead a discussion on myths and misconceptions of being trans.

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is holding a General Election today for Executive positions, Members of Student Council, and University Senate. Voting began at 9 am on Wednesday, March 22, and ends at 4 pm on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Results will be announced on the final day of voting in Place Riel.

Vote by going to the My Elections channel in PAWS. 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 contact the ICT Service Desk.  

USSU election and candidate information can be found at ussu.ca/elections.

The USSU Last Lecture Series provides faculty with an opportunity to share their hypothetical ‘last lecture’ and discuss any topic of their choice.

The USSU and the EBSS are pleased to host Dr. Keith Willougby, the Interim Dean of the Edwards School of Business will be speaking to students. The title of his lecture is “Straight Outta Sanity: Three Life Lessons Learned from Data Analytics.”

There will be free pizza and beverages for those in attendance.

TODAY – March 21
11:30 am
Moeller Resource Room (ESB 244)

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is holding a General Election for Executive, Members of Student Council and Senate. Campaigning will begin on March 13, 2017 and end on March 23, 2017.

The USSU will be conducting Executive Candidate Forums across campus during this time. We encourage you to come out and ask questions of those students wishing to represent you.

EXECUTIVE FORUM LOCATIONS AND TIMES

March 14, 2017
Location: Louis’
Time: 4 p.m.

March 15, 2017
Location: North Concourse, Place Riel
Time: 2:30 p.m.

March 16, 2017
Location: Engineering Student Lounge
Time: 12 p.m.

March 21, 2017
Location: Edwards Reading Room
Time: 12:30 p.m.

Vote on PAWS March 22 & 23, for more information and candidate information visit ussu.ca/elections