September 17 is the last day to submit U-Pass opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Fall Term. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Academic Awareness Week: Sept 23-27
Unlock your academic potential!
Join us for a week dedicated to discovering essential campus resources, tips on avoiding academic misconduct, and strategies to elevate your academic experience. From workshops to interactive sessions, learn how to thrive academically and make the most of your university journey.
Don’t miss out—get informed, stay empowered!
Monday, September 23
Visit us in Arts Tunnel
Tuesday, September 24-Thursday September 26
Visit our table in the North Concourse
Wednesday, September 25
Tie-dying in the North Concourse of Place Riel (shirts and bags provided – first come, first serve)
Academic handbooks, snacks, and other academic resources
Thursday + Friday, Sept 26-27
Ask Me Anything (Academic Style), submit your questions on Instagram @ussuexec
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Sexual Violence Awareness Week: Sept 23-27
It’s time to take a stand against sexual violence! Join the USSU Women’s Centre for Sexual Violence Awareness Week, packed with important events to raise awareness and build support. We have a variety of activities planned, including an Open House, a discussion on Sexual Violence Supports on Campus, a Self-Defense Class, and our powerful Take Back the Night March.
Follow us on Instagram @ussuwomenscentre to stay updated throughout the week. We’ll also be hosting sign-making sessions at the Women’s Centre for the Take Back the Night event.
Here’s the lineup for the week:
- Monday: Women’s Centre Open House, 5-7pm
- Tuesday: Self-Defense Training at the Williams Building Gym, 7-8pm. Sign Up Here
- Wednesday: Sexual Violence Supports on Campus: A Conversation with Student Outreach, Women’s Centre, 4-5pm
- Thursday: Take Back the Night March: Join us in marching against sexual violence, starting and ending at Voyageur Place, 7-9pm
Come get involved, support, and help us create a safer campus community!
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USSU Committee Volunteers Needed!
This is your chance to make a difference on campus! U of S students create an energetic community where diverse personalities and interests thrive—inside and outside the classroom. Becoming a Student At Large (SAL) on a USSU committee is a great way to get involved with your students’ union and contribute to making our campus a better place.
Committee descriptions are available in the USSU Bylaw and ussu.ca/usc/committees, students may also read the SAL Policy at ussu.ca/bylaw for more information regarding SAL responsibilities.
Benefits of getting involved with the USSU
- Student governance and leadership experience
- Get a co-curricular record (CCR) on your transcript.
- Honorarium
- Have a lot of fun and socials
If you are interested in any of the following committees, please submit your application by September 14, 2024, at 4 PM CST.
Email president@ussu.ca for any questions about the application process.
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Fall Term U-Pass
Important Dates
August 21, 2024
Opt-out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in Fall Term. You will be required to submit a U-Pass opt-out application each term.
August 26, 2024
Fall Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone but can’t be activated until September 1. Fall Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from September 1 to December 31. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.
August 31, 2024
Summer Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2024.
September 1, 2024
Fall Term U-Pass is active. You will be able to activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (12:00 am on September 1st for the Fall Term).
September 17, 2024
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Fall Term. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.
December 31, 2024
Fall Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Winter Term U-Pass will be required effective January 1, 2025.
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USSU WELCOME WEEK 2024 Presented by SaskTel interNET
There’s no better way to start the year! Join us at USSU Welcome Week on September 4-6 at the University of Saskatchewan—where campus comes alive with excitement, music, and more!
What’s in store?
- Mini Doughnuts: Yes, they’re back! Thanks to SaskTel interNET, grab yours in front of Place Riel.
- Food Trucks & Beer Gardens: Fuel up and chill out with your friends.
- DJs & Live Music: Enjoy the beats from top DJs all week long.
- Games & Activities: Take part in all the fun happening in the Bowl.
- Carless Drive-In: Don’t miss a special screening of Monsters University on Thursday night.
- Free Giveaways: From the USSU Survival Calendar to other cool freebies, we’ve got you covered.
Daily Schedule:
Food Trucks
Taco ’bout It, Postal Pizza, Pops Shawarma, Smoke’s Poutinerie, Prime Bistro
Wednesday, September 4
- 11 AM: DJ Market Mall kicks things off
- 2 PM: Vibes with Charly Hustle
Thursday, September 5
- 11 AM: Catch Kidlago & H0lexxa spinning all-day
- 8 PM: Monsters University at the Carless Drive-In (Popcorn provided by RBC On Campus)
Friday, September 6
- 11 AM: Charly Hustle returns
- 1 PM The Raccoons
- 2 PM: Dev Daddy wraps up the week
The festivities start at 11:00 AM each day in the Bowl, so don’t miss out. Whether you’re a first-year or a seasoned Huskie, Welcome Week is your chance to dive into campus life, meet new people, and make unforgettable memories.
A huge shoutout to our amazing partners: SaskTel interNET, BMO, Studentcare, Affinity Credit Union, RBC On Campus, Synergy Credit Union, and CIBC for making this event possible.
Follow us on Instagram @ussuexec
See you there!
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