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Make a Difference—Run for USSU Executive!

Want to be the voice of your fellow students? As a USSU Executive, you can create real change, advocate for student rights, and make campus life more exciting! Whether you’re passionate about improving student experiences, holding the university accountable, or bringing more fun to campus, this is your chance to lead.

Think you’d be a great fit? Or know someone who would? Step up and run in the election—or encourage a friend to make a difference!

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

March 3 – 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 will be available at the Orientation Meeting.

Join us on February 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Place Riel North Concourse for the USSU Undergraduate Symposium! Discover the incredible research, artistic creations, and scholarly works of your fellow undergraduate students. 🎓✨

This annual event showcases a diverse range of projects, from research posters to paintings. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduate community!

For questions, please get in touch with vpacademic@ussu.ca

Registration for the USSU Undergraduate Symposium is now open! Present your innovative research, artistic endeavours, and community projects. All submissions are welcome, and an online presentation option is available.

⏰ Submission Deadline: February 3rd, 2025

✅ Register Here

🔬 The Undergraduate Symposium highlights the research, scholarly, and artistic works of USask undergraduate students. Mark your calendars for February 26, 2025.

👋 Questions? Contact VP Elisabeth Bauman at vpacademic@ussu.ca or attend our information session to learn what a Symposium is and what to expect.

📖 We can’t wait to see your contributions!

The USSU Teaching Excellence Awards recognize professors and Teaching Assistants who demonstrate teaching excellence at the University of Saskatchewan. An excellent teacher not only gives us access to knowledge but also 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. These aspects culminate in an environment where students feel free to explore, critique, grow, and become leaders.

Do you have a Professor or Teaching Assistant who 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 January 20-31.

Looking to make the most out of your university experience? Campus groups are the perfect way to connect with new people, explore your passions, and enhance your time on campus! Join us for USSU Campus Group Week, happening January 13-17 in the Arts Tunnel. Discover amazing campus groups from across the university and find the one that’s right for you!

Have an idea for a group of your own? Stop by the USSU table to learn how you can start your very own campus group!

For more information email VP Operations & Finance, Moses Ahiabu at  vpopfin@ussu.ca

The last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Winter Term is January 17.  Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.

Undergraduate students who are registered for 9 or more on-campus credits in the Fall or Winter Term and who are USSU members are automatically covered.

The Change-of-Coverage Period is the period at the beginning of the Term when you can either opt-out or enrol yourself, your spouse and/or dependent children in the USSU Health & Dental Plan. If you’re a new Winter Term student, you can opt-out or enrol yourself and your spouse/dependent children between Jan. 2 – 30, 2025.

December  16, 2024

Winter Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone but can’t be activated until January 1. Winter Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from January 1 to April 30. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.

December 16, 2024

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

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.

January 1, 2025

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 17, 2025

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

April 30, 2025

Winter Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Spring Term U-Pass will be required effective May 1, 2025.

Join us for the USSU AGM and vote on important Bylaw changes that direct your students’ union. The Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 6 pm in ARTS 143. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Bring your student card or know your student number to sign in.

For more information and the amendments, please visit ussu.ca/agm

The USSU Pride Centre will host a Candlelight Vigil to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

November 20
Place Riel Student Centre, North Concourse
7pm
Candles will be provided.