September 16 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.
USSU & SSAIC -Coalition Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence
First Meeting: Tentatively September 29th
Demanding Change, Uniting Community is a two-term, community-based initiative led by SSAIC and the USSU through a Coalition Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. This collaborative project brings together students, community members, and campus leaders to address sexual and gender-based violence through advocacy, education, action, and community outreach.
In Fall Term, participants will volunteer directly with SSAIC to learn and support community outreach initiatives around Saskatoon. This may include attending presentations, information fairs, and community outreach activities that support the SSAIC. Students will learn about sexualized violence, child sexual abuse, consent education, trauma-informed care, and how to teach about sexualized violence. Throughout the term, there will be checkpoints with the USSU’s advocacy committee to report both about experiences and insights. It is anticipated that student volunteers will commit to between 1 and 3 hours of volunteer time a week. However, this is flexible.
In Winter Term, volunteers will work alongside the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) and SSAIC to develop and present recommendations to the USSU Advocacy Committee based on community outreach initiatives on campus and through meeting with student groups and individuals. This work is aimed at strengthening sexual violence prevention and response on campus. Additionally, it is the intent of this term for students to be able to focus on cultivating staff and faculty awareness and commitment to advancing conversations that bring attention to sexual and gender-based violence prevention on campus. Through applying insight gained in the fall, students will be better equipped to tackle university issues and landscapes of sexual violence awareness.
This project is a volunteer position that will support community engagement as well as the creation of a recommendations report discussing the experiences had in both the community and campus environment and suggestions for framing a campus response to sexual and gender-based violence that is also accountable to the intersections of our Saskatoon community.
Students will be able to gain volunteer experience in community and learn valuable skills of engagement, advocacy. Additionally, volunteers will acquire deeper knowledge of the impacts of sexual violence, tools for support, and language pertaining to sexual violence and sexual assault.
We will be able to accept between 8 and 10 students to be a part of this project. If you are not selected as a volunteer, there are still opportunities on campus, through the USSU, and in the community to get involved with.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Emma Wintermute (she/her) president@ussu.ca or Morgan Price (she/they) mprice@ssaic.ca
Comments Off on USSU & SSAIC -Coalition Against Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Filed under Uncategorized
USSU Academic Awareness Week Sept 8-12
Join us for a week dedicated to discovering essential campus resources, tips on avoiding academic misconduct, and strategies to elevate your academic experience. Learn how to thrive academically and make the most of your university journey.
Don’t miss out and get informed, sessions will run from 10 am to 2 pm in the North Concourse of Place Riel.
Comments Off on USSU Academic Awareness Week Sept 8-12
Filed under Uncategorized
USSU WELCOME WEEK Presented by SaskTel
There’s no better way to start your year! Join us at USSU Welcome Week on September 3-5 in the Bowl —where campus comes alive with excitement, music, and so much more!
What’s happening?
- Mini Doughnuts: Yes, they’re back! Thanks to SaskTel, come grab yours in front of Place Riel.
- Food Trucks & Beer Garden: Fuel up and chill out with your friends.
- DJs & Live Music: Enjoy the beats from top DJs all week long.
- Games & Activities: Join in on all the fun happening at the Bowl.
- Carless Drive-In: Don’t miss a special screening of Ratatouille on Thursday night.
- Free Giveaways: From the USSU Survival Calendar to other cool freebies, there’s so much out there!
Schedule:
Food Trucks
Pops Shawarma, Smoke’s Poutine, and Prime Bistro
Wednesday, September 3
- DevDaddy
- Drewski
Thursday, September 4
- 11 AM: Charly Hustle
- 2 PM DJ DevDaddy
- 8 PM: Ratatouille at the Carless Drive-In (Popcorn provided by RBC On Campus) in the Bowl
Friday, September 5
- 11 AM: Easy T
- 2 PM: Charly Hustle returns to wrap 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 returning student, Welcome Week is your chance to dive into campus life, meet new people, and make unforgettable memories.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing partners: SaskTel, Alumo, Affinity Credit Union, BMO, RBC On Campus, Synergy Credit Union, and CIBC for making this event possible.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @ussuexec
See you there!
Comments Off on USSU WELCOME WEEK Presented by SaskTel
Filed under Uncategorized
USSU Fall Term U-Pass
U-Pass is the USSU undergraduate transit pass, which offers students huge 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
August 25, 2025
Fall term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone, but can’t be activated until September 1st. Fall term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from September 1st to December 31st.
August 25, 2025
Opt-out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in the Fall Term. You will be required to submit a U-Pass opt-out application each term.
August 31, 2025
Summer Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Fall Term U-Pass will be required effective September 1, 2025.
September 1, 2025
Fall Term U-Pass is active.
September 16, 2025
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in the Fall Term. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.
December 31, 2025
The Fall term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Winter Term U-Pass will be required effective January 1, 2026.
Comments Off on USSU Fall Term U-Pass
Filed under Uncategorized
USSU Summer Games
Get ready for some summer sports fun with the USSU!
We are hosting a two-day competition of games on Cumberland Fields (in front of Pine Hall) on July 10th and 11th, 2025. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate for the chance to win amazing prizes (and get some friendly competition in)!
Click here to register as an individual or get together with friends as a team!
Comments Off on USSU Summer Games
Filed under Uncategorized
Summer Term U-Pass
U-Pass is the USSU undergraduate transit pass, which offers students huge savings on transportation. The U-Pass is mandatory for full and part-time undergraduate students at the U of S. The USSU Summer Term U-Pass is active July 1- August 31. Visit ussu.ca/upass for Opt-Out information and to learn how to set up your smartphone as your U-Pass.
July 1, 2025
Summer Term U-Pass is now available to be activated and will be valid until August 31, 2025
July 3, 2025
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Summer Term Quarter 3 (3 credits-July Only) and Quarter 3 & Quarter 4 (6 credits-July and August) classes. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm
Comments Off on Summer Term U-Pass
Filed under Uncategorized
Spring Term Quarter 2 (3 credit classes) U-Pass Opt-Outs
U-Pass is the USSU undergraduate transit pass, which offers students huge savings on transportation. The U-Pass is mandatory for full and part-time undergraduate students at the U of S. The USSU Spring Term U-Pass is active May 1- June 30. Visit ussu.ca/upass for Opt-Out information and to learn how to set up your smartphone as your U-Pass.
June 3, 2025
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term Quarter 2 (3 credit classes) . Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.
June 30, 2025
Spring Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2025.
Comments Off on Spring Term Quarter 2 (3 credit classes) U-Pass Opt-Outs
Filed under Uncategorized
Spring Term U-Pass Important Dates
U-Pass is the USSU undergraduate transit pass, which offers students huge savings on transportation. The U-Pass is mandatory for full and part-time undergraduate students at the U of S. The USSU Spring Term U-Pass is active on April 21. Visit ussu.ca/upass for Opt-Out information and to learn how to set up your smartphone as your U-Pass.
April 21, 2025
Spring Term U-Pass can be loaded on your phone, but can’t be activated until May 1. Spring Term U-Pass allows you to access Saskatoon Transit from May 1 to June 30. You will be required to activate your U-Pass each term.
April 21, 2025
Opt-out applications may be submitted online for eligible students enrolled in the Spring Term. You will be required to submit a U-Pass opt-out application each term.
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.
May 6, 2025
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term Quarter 1 (3 credits) and Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 (6 credits) classes. Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.
June 3, 2025
Last day to submit opt-out applications for eligible students enrolled in Spring Term Quarter 2 (3 credit classes) . Completed online forms are due no later than 4:30 pm.
June 30, 2025
Spring Term U-Pass is deactivated at the end of the day. Summer Term U-Pass will be required effective July 1, 2025.
Comments Off on Spring Term U-Pass Important Dates
Filed under Uncategorized
Vote on Campus
Did you know?
If you’re a Canadian Citizen and 18 years of age by April 28, 2025, you can vote on campus, no matter where your permanent address is, through the Vote on Campus program.
The polling station is conveniently located in Upper Place Riel!
Dates for Vote on Campus
- April 13: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- April 14: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- April 15: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- April 16: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Make a plan to vote
Make sure you’re registered to vote (go to elections.ca/register)
Bring your ID (go to elections.ca for accepted ID types)
Make sure you know your riding and the candidate you wish to vote for (you will have to write the candidate’s name on your special ballot)
Le saviez-vous?
Si vous avez votre citoyenneté canadienne et que vous aurez 18 ans d’ici le 28 avril 2025, vous pouvez voter sur le campus, peu importe où est votre adresse permanente grâce au programme Vote sur le campus?
Le bureau de scrutiny est situé à Upper Place Riel!
Dates pour voter sur le campus
- 13 avril : 12 h à 18 h
- 14 avril : 9 h à 21 h
- 15 avril : 9 h à 21 h
- 16 avril : 9 h à 21 h
Planifiez voter
Assurez-vous d’être inscrit pour voter (Bienvenue – Inscription en ligne d’Élections Canada)
Apportez vos pièces d’identité (Pièces d’identité pour voter – Élections Canada pour savoir quelles sont les pièces acceptées)
Assurez-vous que vous savez pour quel candidat ou quelle candidate vous voulez voter (vous devrez écrire son nom sur le bulletin de vote spécial).
Comments Off on Vote on Campus
Filed under Uncategorized