USSU News and Events

April 15, 2019

Spring Term U-Pass can be activated or reactivated at the Information Centre in Upper Place Riel.
* If you received a U-Pass in the past you will be required to reactivate your U-Pass at the Information Centre.

April 15, 2019

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

April 30, 2019

Term 2 U-Pass stickers are deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2019.

May 1, 2019

Spring Term U-Pass is activated. If you have received or reactivated your U-Pass for the 2019 Spring Term you will be able to access City Transit with your U-Pass.

May 10, 2019

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 28, 2019

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, 2019

Spring Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2019.

For more information visit ussu.ca/upass

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is holding Elections for USSU Executive, Members of Students’ Council, and Senate. Voting begins on PAWS at 9:00 a.m. on March 27, and ends at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. Results will be announced after the Election Committee ratifies the results and will also be available online.

Visit ussu.ca/elections for candidate information. If you missed the Louis’ forum, you can watch it here  

The USSU is interested in learning how well we are meeting the needs of our members. This survey will be used by the USSU to help serve you better in the future.

Survey respondents may enter to win an iPad and Louis’ gift cards.

Visit ussu.ca/2019survey to tell us how we are doing.

Join Elder Marjorie Beaucage for teachings, presentations, interactive activities, and fun centered around the teachings of the Medicine Wheel.

Two Spirit Roles and Responsibilities

March 13
1pm
USSU Pride Centre, 104 Memorial Union Building

Run for a role in our student elections and you could be the voice of students and make our campus a better place.

Executive
Mandatory Orientation Meeting
March 5
4 pm
Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber

University Students’ Council
Second Orientation Meeting
March 6
4 pm
Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber

Senate
Nomination forms are available at the USSU Office.

Visit ussu.ca/elections for more information.

Clean out your closet, refresh your wardrobe, save money, and donate! The USSU will be hosting the popular clothing swap on February 15, 9am-2pm in the North Concourse, Place Riel.

Clothing can be dropped off at the USSU office in Place Riel leading up to the Clothing Swap on Friday!

The USSU has partnered with Elder Marjorie Beaucage, with the hope of engaging students on campus. Elders are knowledge keepers, transmitters of cultural and spiritual sensibilities, advisors, healers, counsellors, and providers of wisdom.

ELDER TIME will be a combination of formal and informal teachings, presentations, interactive activities, fun, tea, and visiting with the possibility of other conversations centered around the teachings of the Medicine Wheel.

Come experience the drum!

Song Vibrations in the Universe. What Relations Could Look Like, Feel Like in the Future

February 13
TIME: 1:00pm
LOCATION: Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Do you have a Professor or Teaching Assistant that inspires you? Is your instructor passionate about teaching? Do they go that extra mile to ensure you succeed?

Nominate them for a Teaching Excellence Award

Deadline is February 11, 2019.

If you missed the Term 1 workshop, here’s your second chance! An instructor from the Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services will be leading an American Sign Language Workshop this Friday, February 8th from 3 to 4 pm in Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber. Everyone is welcome!

Sign up at ussu.ca/asl