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USSU Elections

Shape Your Campus—Run for USSU Executive

Ready to make a real impact on student life? As a USSU Executive, you’ll have the chance to represent your peers, advocate for student interests, and bring meaningful change to campus. From improving services and holding the university accountable to creating events and experiences students actually want, your ideas can shape the student experience.

Think you have what it takes? Or know someone who does? Step up, run in the election, and help make a difference.

To learn more about Executive roles, email communications@ussu.ca or visit ussu.ca/elections for important dates and information.

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USSU Teaching Excellence Awards

Do you have a professor or teaching assistant who truly inspires you? Someone who makes learning exciting, goes the extra mile to help you succeed, or brings out the best in every student?

The USSU Teaching Excellence Awards celebrate instructors and TAs at the University of Saskatchewan who embody exceptional teaching. Great educators do more than share knowledge — they spark curiosity, encourage growth, and empower students to think critically and lead with confidence.

Nomination Period: January 26 to February 6.

Recognize your amazing instructor! Nominate them today for a USSU Teaching Excellence Award

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Mental Health Awareness Week

Join the USSU Help Centre for a week of events focused on stress, resilience, and wellness!

Monday, February 2 – Help Centre Tabling: 12 – 2 PM @ Arts Tunnel
Tuesday, February 3 – Resilience Workshop ft. CMHA: 3 – 4 pm @ ISSAC
Wednesday February 4 – Cookie Decorating + Games Night: 12 -2 pm @ Help Centre, MUB 105
Thursday, February 5 – Neurodivergence ft. Neuroscience Society: 3 – 4 pm @ Campus Club Space, 2nd floor Place Riel
Friday, February 6 – Massage Therapy: 12 – 2 pm @ North Concourse, Place Riel

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USSU’s Got Talent Registration

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next star at USask?

Fill out the registration for USSU’s Got Talent to perform and win prizes!

Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Louis’

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Style Swap

In partnership with the USask Office of Sustainability, the USSU is hosting a FREE clothing sale on January 21 and 22 from 10am – 2pm in the Arts Tunnel. Got clothes you no longer wear? Shop and swap sustainably at the USSU and USask Office of Sustainability’s FREE Clothing Swap. All donations left after the sale will be given to the ISSAC Campus Closet.

Donations can be bagged and dropped off at the USSU Services Desk. Clean, gently used clothes only, please.

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U-Pass Opt-Out Deadline

January 19 is the last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in the Winter Term. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.

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USSU Winter Term U-Pass

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

Important Dates

December  22, 2025

Winter term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone, but can’t be activated until January 1st. Winter term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from January 1st to April 30th.

December 22, 2025

Opt-out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in the Winter Term. You will be required to submit a U-Pass opt-out application each term.

December 31, 2025

Fall term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Winter Term U-Pass will be required effective January 1, 2026.

January 1, 2026

Winter Term U-Pass is active. You can activate your U-Pass on your phone after the start of the term (12:00 am on January 1st for the Winter Term).

January 19, 2026

Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in the Winter Term. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.

April 30, 2026

Winter Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2026.

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We’re Hiring!

Elections Coordinator 

The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is seeking an enthusiastic undergraduate student to serve as Elections Coordinator. Reporting to the Communications & Marketing Manager, this role focuses on promoting USSU Elections, encouraging student voter participation, and raising awareness about the importance of student representation. The Elections Coordinator works closely with volunteers, student groups, and campus partners to deliver engaging outreach initiatives, events, and campaigns—both in person and online—while upholding a fair and unbiased election process. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in leadership, democracy, and campus engagement.

This is a part-time, honorarium-based position intended to support student leadership and engagement during the USSU election period. Applicants must be current undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan.

Please email your cover letter and resume by January 16 to:

Jason Ventnor
Communications and Marketing Manager
University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union
Email: communications@ussu.ca

We thank all candidates, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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USSU 2025-2026 Executive Scholarship

This year, the scholarship will be awarded to four deserving students, with each recipient receiving $1,000, supporting their educational journey at USask.

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Open to all undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan in good academic standing.

2) A strong record of community service, leadership, and efforts to promote diversity on campus.

3) Applications submitted by USSU employees will not be considered.

Selection Process:

1) The selection process begins with an initial screening by the IT department, ensuring that applications are provided to the USSU executives anonymously, with all identifying information removed. This step is crucial in maintaining a fair and unbiased review process.

2) The USSU Executive will then participate in a review process focusing on leadership, community, diversity, advocacy, and extracurricular activities as the key selection criteria.

Apply Today! Deadline: January 9, 2026 

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Back To School Movie Night

🎬❄️ Movie Night with the USSU! ❄️🎬

Take a break and join the USSU tonight for a cozy screening of Ice Age! Kick back, relax, and enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching a classic with friends. 🍿🥤

📅 Tonight — January 8
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Neatby Timlin Theatre (Arts 241)
💸 Free admission

We can’t wait to see you there! 🦣✨

 

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