The SSMU has made a commitment to social justice and equity as stated in the Constitution. “The Society commits to demonstrating leadership in the matters of human rights, social justice and environmental protection.” To truly and adequately demonstrate leadership in matters of human rights and social justice, and to act as an ally to groups...
Estimated Fund Balances as of Fall 2016 Updated Balances to be posted by the launch of the application process. Fund Descriptions and Evaluation Criteria: Club Fund The Club Fund is meant to provide funding for club activities throughout the semester, instead of on a per-event basis. The Club Fund is only open to full-status SSMU clubs. For...
SSMU and PGSS are organizing focus groups on McGill’s proposed Policy Against Sexual Violence. Sessions will be held between September 23rd and October 4th and will be facilitated by trained SACOMSS volunteers. A report on these consultations will be compiled for the administration and the wider McGill community. We encourage all students to participate, but...
SSMU & PGSS Statement on McGill Draft Policy Against Sexual Violence September 13, 2016 On September 12, 2016, McGill University released a draft Policy Against Sexual Violence for community consultation with the intention of submitting it to Senate for approval before the end of 2016. This follows the administration’s rejection of a...
Space can be difficult to navigate, but SSMU is here to help you make your journey! This is September calendar with the most important events of your Student Association.
As an undergraduate student on the downtown campus, you are automatically a SSMU member. SSMU defends your interests to the University, the local community, and the government. It’s your advocate and support, providing you with resources and opportunities, ensuring that your money is put to good use, and voicing your concerns to the University and...
Looking to get involved? Sit on a University Committee! SSMU is seeking students to sit as undergraduate representatives on various committees of the McGill Senate, working groups and advisory boards. Have you ever wanted to see how McGill works behind the scenes and get involved in its governance? Passionate about campus issues like student services,...
SSMU is redesigning the website http://ssmu.ca/ and is looking for a vendor who has demonstrated experience in managing website projects and expertise with the best practices regarding successful website redesign, development and deployment. If you are interested to present your proposal for this project, you can find all the information on the SSMU RFP Website Redesign document. All proposals should be received...
Happy convocation Graduates 2015-2016! Take a look at your faculty’s mosaic here Don’t forget to buy the must have Old McGill Yearbook at the SSMU office (3600 McTavish, suite 1200) or the McGill Bookstore (3420 McTavish). Perfect to remember your time here at McGill.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2016 Following SSMU Judicial Board proceedings regarding the online ratification of the General Assembly Motion Supporting the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions Movement, the Board of Directors has reviewed the online ratification process surrounding the motion. On February 22nd, 2016, a Motion Supporting the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions Movement was approved...
PRESS RELEASE From the Office of the SSMU Vice-President (University Affairs) Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Contact: ua@ssmu.mcgill.ca / 514-398-6797 Between March 14 and 24, 2016, the SSMU Indigenous Affairs portfolio hosted Indigeneity and Allyship 2016, an event series examining the experiences of Indigenous peoples at McGill University and beyond. Drawing from numerous panel events, workshops,...
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) is looking for two (2) new SSMU representatives to sit on its Working Group (WG). The mandate of the WG is to independently ensure the optimal achievement of the SPF mandate, with the support of the SPF Steward and the SPF Administrator. The eight voting members of the WG do...