Do you have an opinion or question about academic advising at McGill? Do you want to know more about graduate supervision? Join us at the Consultation Fair on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 4-6:30 p.m. in Redpath Hall! Discuss a variety of themes in the area of advising and supervision with McGill faculty, senior administration...
Leaves are falling and you know what that means – Culture Shock is here!!! We are excited to bring you the seventh year of Culture Shock in Fall 2012, exactly from OCTOBER 15-20! Culture Shock is an annual event series dedicated to exploring the myths surrounding immigrants, refugees, indigenous people and communities of colour. Culture Shock seeks to bring together members of...
A leaner, smarter General Assembly will take place next Monday, October 15th, 2012 with some modified features and others totally new. Those all came about from listening to and taking pointers from YOU, dear members of SSMU! New features include: clicker voting, live online streaming, rules & best practices workshop and much more. Make sure...
Many important committees of SSMU’s Legislative Council, one of the highest decision-making bodies of your student union, are seeking members-at-large! This is a chance for any interested SSMU member (you!) to provide feedback and research in councilors’ projects; it can often be a flexible time commitment depending how many projects you want to take on,...
As many of you have heard, the Parti Quebecois has been elected to a minority government under leader Pauline Marois, after 9 years of Liberal government headed by Jean Charest. Some of the implications of this change of government are already known. Madam Marois made the announcement this afternoon that she intends to use power...
After careful deliberation among the presiding Judicial Board Justices, Jeremy Miller’s application for intervenor status has been rejected. Based on his application, the Judicial Board was not satisfied that his intervention would meet art. 22 of the SSMU Judicial Board Procedures, namely, that the intervention would be “necessary for a complete solution to the questions in issue.” Beni Fisch’s application...
Only days away from Activities Night , McGillians! September 11 & 12 are the dates. If you have not registered your group yet, now’s the time. Click here or the link below http://ssmu.ca/clubs-services/resources-and-forms/activities-night-registration/ to access the updated form page! Have a great and succesful academic year!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESince its beginning, Frosh has established itself as a must of every McGill University’s new academic year. Our equivalent for the week of initiations in Quebec universities and CEGEP’s, Frosh stands out. Celebration of the entry in student life on campus, Frosh is an integral part of orientation week at McGill University....
SSMU is collaborating with PGSS, CSU and GSA Concordia and the Dawson Students Union to put on a candidate’s debate this Thursday, August 30. The debate will be in English, and will take place at 6 pm in room 1.210 of the John Molson building at Concordia. Many of the candidates at the debate are...
It is now possible for all eligible electors to vote in the provincial election. Until 8 pm tonight, it will be possible to cast a ballot at an advance polling station. For August 28, 29 and 30th the offices of the returning officers will be available for those who were unable to participate at the...
Dear McGillians, Please find below the links to the latest Judicial Board of the Students’ Society of McGill University petition submission involving the following parties: Jade Calver and Victor Cheng (The Respondents) AND Christopher Bangs (The Petitioner) The Petitioner’s submission (.PDF) The Respondent’s submission (.PDF) The Judicial Board of the Students’ Society of McGill University
For the 3rd consecutive year, the SSMU is organizing Street Teams, foot patrols in the Milton-Parc neighbourhood (the area east of McGill downtown campus, bordered by Shebrooke, University, des Pins and St-Laurent) for the big nights of Orientation Week. WHY?? Street Teams provide several important functions. They are resource people to help direct and answer...