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And so is a Trivia Night about Game of Thrones! It’s time to show off your knowledge about Stark, Targaryen, Lannister, and beyond!! Time to win prizes and enjoy some food with your friends in Kings Landing!

SAVE THE DATE:
30th October, 2023 ( Monday )
Louis’ – Memorial Union Building
7 pm – 9 pm ( Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Winning teams can win Game of Thrones and USSU Merch and Louis’ Gift cards of up to $100!!

Dress Up to win some prizes for the best costumes!

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Midterms got you feeling like you just finished a marathon? We’ve got your back!

Join us for mental health awareness week! Here’s the plan to keep the stress at bay and learn helpful life skills!

Mindfulness Monday: Mindfulness Workshop
Oct 23, 4pm Louis’ Private Function Room

Take Care Of Yourself Tuesday: DIY Lip Scrub and Body Moisturizer
Oct 24, 4pm Help Centre, Memorial Union Building

Workout Wednesday: Instagram Contest
Oct 25, Send us your workout activities

Therapy Thursday: What The Feels (WTF) by psychotherapist Sonia Ahmad
Oct 26, 4pm Roy Romanow Student Council Chamber, Place Riel

Therapy Dogs – Place Riel North Concourse, 1pm

Funday Friday: Paint Night and Donuts
Oct 27, 4pm Help Centre, Memorial Union Building

Join us for a week of relaxation, self-care, and a whole lotta fun! Come and enjoy the events and free snacks! Visit our Instagram @ussuhelpcentre for more details.

Pride and Popcorn
October 16 – 5:00pm – Pride Centre
Come by the Pride Centre to enjoy a movie with your peers, popcorn, and poltergeists!

Two Spirit Learning
October 17 – 4:00pm – Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
Looking to learn more about what it means to be Two Spirit? Come to the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre to learn with some snacks! *Open to all students*

The History of Drag with Iona Whip and Chyna White
October 18 – 7:00pm – Louis’ Loft
Ever wondered how drag became the art form it is today? Join local drag artists Iona Whip and Chyna White to learn about the history of drag with some snacks!

Vamps and Tramps Drag Show
October 20 – 8:00pm – Louis’
Costumes are encouraged and best dressed wins a Louis’ gift card!

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Why do you need feminism?

The USSU Women’s Centre is proud to present Who Needs Feminism starting October 30th!

We will be in the Arts Tunnel all week, so stop by and tell us why you need feminism, and enter a chance to win two tickets to our Femme Fatale Party on Sat. Nov. 4th at Louis’!!

Campus Group Week is Sept 25-28. Come check out campus groups across the university in the Arts Tunnel. You can also visit our USSU table to learn more about starting your own campus group if you’re interested.

If you’re a campus group interested in tabling in the Arts Tunnel next week, email tables@ussu.ca

Hello, Hello, USASK folks!! Welcome to the world of Magic 

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September 19 is the last day to apply for Fall Term Opt-Outs. Completed online applications are due no later than 4:30pm.

It’s time to stand up against Sexual Violence! The USSU Women’s Centre is hosting Sexual Violence Awareness Week, and we have a lot of activities lined up; we are hosting Bystander Training, we will also focus on how to come together and stand against sexual violence by offering a Self-Defense Class, and our Take Back the Night on campus, the first one to happen since 2019!

Tickets to all these events are free and available on the USSU Women’s Centre linktree on Instagram. We will also have sign-making in the centre and a table in Place Riel with red and green flags to write on throughout the week!

MONDAY SEPT 25

Bystander Training
What to do when something happens in front of you.
2 pm in the Women’s Centre, Memorial Union Building – Room 103

WEDNESDAY SEP 27

Self-Defense Class
In the Bowl at 7 pm (If weather permits)

THURSDAY SEP 28

First Campus-Wide – TAKE BACK THE NIGHT MARCH
Starts at 7:00 pm in front of the Women’s Centre.

Let’s all stand together against Sexual Violence.

Calling all USask undergrad student leaders! This is your chance to make a difference on campus!

You are eligible to apply for Student At Large (SAL) positions on any of the USSU Committees. Committee descriptions are available at ussu.ca/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
1. Student governance and leadership experience
2. Get a co-curricular record (CCR) on your transcript.
3. Honorarium
4. Have a lot of fun

If any of the following committees are of interest to you, please submit your application by September 14, 2023, at 4 PM CST.

Academic Relations Committee
Determines all the USSU’s academic policies and monitors and analyses academic concerns at the University.

Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee will advocate for the student body on academic and non-academic issues. This committee will work to identify concerns that affect students and develop strategies for addressing them.

Campus Group Committee
Liaise with campus groups regarding all issues and communications arising from or to student groups, including funding, ratification, insurance, and event coordination.

Elections Committee 
The Elections Committee oversees the USSU elections and referendums.

Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will be responsible for managing USC’s finances. This committee will review and oversee the USC’s budget, ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately.

Governance Committee
The Governance Committee will oversee the overall functioning of USC. This committee will review USC’s bylaw, policies, and procedures where appropriate to ensure they are up-to-date and effective.

Student Life and Sustainability Committee
The Student Life Committee will organize events and activities for students. This committee will work to identify areas where students would like to see more programming and develop events that meet those needs.

Student and City of Saskatoon Connection Committee
Liaison between the students and the City of Saskatoon regarding student concerns with the City of Saskatoon and represent students on different projects and initiatives brought forward by the City of Saskatoon.

Email president@ussu.ca or any questions about the application process.