Provincial Elections Survey

The Government of Saskatchewan offers various financial supports for students. It also provides leadership and funding to post-secondary institutions to ensure they meet labour market needs, are accountable, and are effectively governed.

The Ministry of Advanced Education provides a multi-year funding strategy to the University of Saskatchewan. They offer several types of financial support, including student loans, grants, and scholarships. Additionally, the Ministry supports the Healthy Campus Saskatchewan community and its network of post-secondary partners in promoting student mental health and wellbeing.

As the USSU gears up for the upcoming provincial election, we are seeking input from students on the issues that matter most to them. Please fill out our survey and help shape our advocacy efforts. 

 

 

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USSU Summer U-Pass Important Dates

June 24, 2024

Summer Term U-Pass can be loaded. Summer Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from July 1 to August 31. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

June 24, 2024

Opt-out applications may be submitted online to the USSU.

June 30, 2024

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

July 1, 2024

Summer Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on July 1st for the Summer Term)

July 8, 2024

Last day to apply for Summer Term opt-outs for students enrolled in Q3 (July) only or Q3&Q4 (July & August) classes. Completed online applications are due by 4:30 pm.

July 15, 2024

Opt-out applications may be submitted online to the USSU for students taking Summer Term Q4 (August classes) only.

July 26, 2024

Last day to apply for Summer Term opt-outs for students enrolled in Q4-only classes. Completed online applications are due by 4:30 pm.

August 31, 2024

Summer Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required on September 1.

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USSU Summer Games

Hey, USask, it’s time to meet new people, enjoy the sun, and kickstart your summer with the USSU Summer Games, June 13-15!

Register yourself or your team to play your favourite sports and win exclusive prizes!

FREE summer drinks and snacks.

Sign up here

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Fill Us In!

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 one of two iPads and USSU gift cards. Fill out the survey

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USSU Spring Term U-Pass Important Dates

The U-Pass is the USSU undergraduate transit pass, which offers students huge savings on transportation. The U-Pass is mandatory for full and part-time undergraduate students at the U of S. The USSU Spring Term U-Pass is active on April 22. Visit ussu.ca/upass  for Opt-Out information and to learn how to set up your smartphone as your U-Pass.

Apr 22, 2024

Spring Term U-Pass can be loaded. Spring Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from May 1 to June 30. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

Apr 22, 2024

Opt-out applications may be submitted online to the USSU.

April 30, 2024

Winter Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1.

May 1, 2024

Spring Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (after 12:00am on May 1st for the Spring Term)

May 7, 2024

Last day to apply for Spring Term opt-outs for students enrolled in Q1 only or Q1&Q2 classes. Completed online applications are due by 4:30 pm.

June 4, 2024

Last day to apply for Spring Term opt-outs for students enrolled in Q2 only classes. Completed online applications are due by 4:30 pm.

June 30, 2024

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

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We’re Hiring!

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union is seeking a dynamic, energetic person who enjoys working in a fast paced, customer-focused environment to be the Louis’ Assistant Manager.

Reporting to the Louis’ Manager, this position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of Louis’, Louis’ Loft, catering operations, and events at Griffiths Stadium. Other roles will include assisting with in-house promotions and live entertainment as necessary and handling deposits and cash.

Candidates should have experience and a proven track record of effective staff management, hiring, training, scheduling, and inventory control. Hours of work will be primarily evening shifts and will include weekends.

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, and can work well within a team environment.

If you are this person we want you to apply to be part of the Louis’ and USSU team, visit ussu.ca/employment for the position profile.  Please submit your resume by email to jkovitch@ussu.ca by 4:30pm on April 19, 2024

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USSU Executive Candidates Forums

Get to know the candidates and their platforms, and join us for the USSU Executive Candidates forums!

March 20
Listen to the candidates and ask questions to those who wish to represent you at the In-Person Forum.
4PM at Louis’

March 26
The virtual forum will be held on Tuesday, March 26th at 7pm on Zoom. To sign up for the virtual forum, click here.

Voting begins on Wednesday, March 27 at 9am, and ends at 4pm on Thursday, March 28. All eligible voters will have access to the My Election channel in PAWS.

Candidate information will be available when campaigning begins on March 18 at ussu.ca/elections

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USSU Elections

Call For Nominations

Being an Executive member at the USSU allows you to be the voice of your fellow students!

Whether you’re passionate about student rights, creating positive change, holding the University to account, or just having more fun on campus, consider running in the election or tell a friend who you think would make a great student leader.

To learn more about the Executive roles and elections, visit ussu.ca/elections.

2024  USSU General Election Schedule

February 12
Call for nominations for Executive and Senate positions begins. Nomination forms for Senate are available at the USSU, Room 110, Upper Place Riel.

February 26
MANDATORY Orientation Meeting for all undergraduate students who wish to run for Executive in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber, Room 110.3, Upper Place Riel at 4:00 pm. Chaired by the USSU Communications & Marketing Manager. Nomination forms will be available at the Orientation Meeting.

March 1
All Nomination Forms must be delivered to the USSU office by 4:00 pm.

MANDATORY Procedures Meeting for ALL nominees in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber, Room 110.3, Upper Place Riel at 4:30 pm. Chaired by the Chief Returning Officer.

March 4
Academic standing checks for nominees.

March 7
Confirmation of academic standing.

March 18
Campaigning begins at 12:01 am.

March 27
Voting begins at 9:00 am.

March 28
Voting ends at 4:00 pm.  The deadline for formal complaints to be delivered to the ACRO is 4:00 pm.

The Elections Committee meets at 4:00 pm. to discuss disciplinary matters and to ratify the results, which will be emailed from PAWS to the ACRO by 4:30 pm.

Election results, subject to further discipline, are announced in Place Riel.

All campaign material must be removed by 11:59 pm.

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USSU Teaching Excellence Awards

The USSU Teaching Excellence Awards recognizes Professors and Teaching Assistants who demonstrate teaching excellence at the University of Saskatchewan. An excellent teacher gives us access to knowledge and gives us the tools to turn that knowledge into wisdom. Students evaluate teachers and their environment in a number of ways; three important areas include enthusiasm, organization, and fairness of evaluation.

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!

Nominations are open from February 5-19. 

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USSU Bingo Night

Prepare to dab your way to victory at the USSU BINGO Night! We are ecstatic to invite students, faculty, and staff to join us for an evening filled with excitement, laughter, and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Mark Your Calendars:

Monday, February 5th
7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Louis’ ( Memorial Union Building )

Various Rounds with many exciting prizes, and it’s FREE TO ENTER!!!

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