Monthly Archives: February 2023

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.

2023 USSU General Election Schedule

February 27
Call for nominations for Executive and Senate positions begins. Nomination forms for Senate available at the USSU, Room 110, Upper Place Riel.

March 6
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 pm. Chaired by the USSU Communications & Marketing Manager. Nomination forms for will be available at the Orientation Meeting.

March 9
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 13
Academic standing checks for nominees.

March 15
Confirmation of academic standing.

March 20
Campaigning begins at 12:01 am.

March 29
Voting begins at 9:00 am.

March 30
Voting ends at 4:00 pm.  Deadline for formal complaints, must be delivered to the ACRO by 4:00 pm.

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.

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 until February 17.

The USSU is hiring coordinators for the Food, Help, and Pride Centres, as well as Safewalk & Student Crew. If you think you would be interested in becoming a USSU Centre Coordinator, the USSU is holding information sessions regarding the open positions. Join us in the Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber to learn more about the roles and ask any question you might have about the position. 

February 14th:  Food Centre Information Session 4pm 

February 15th:  Pride Centre Information Session 4pm 

February 16th:  Help Centre Information Session 4pm

February 17th:  Safewalk/Student Crew Information Session 4pm

Visit ussu.ca/employment for details.

The Sustainability Fund is dedicated to helping students achieve their sustainable initiatives. This year, the USSU Sustainability Committee will have $10,000 in dedicated funding to help students achieve their sustainable initiatives.  The fund comprises of $2,500 from the USSU, $2,500 from the Office of Sustainability and $5,000 from the President’s Office. The Committee is looking forward to working with students and their sustainability initiatives!

To apply, click here

For more information, please email vpstudentaffairs@ussu.ca