*** Correction: Due to an error on my part in reading the bylaws, Independent Student Groups are not eligible to send delegates, and consequently the C&S reps on Council do not represent ISGs. *** CLUBS AND SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES TO COUNCIL – ELECTIONS! FULL-STATUS CLUBS & SERVICES – each full status club or service may send...
Considering the upcoming strike votes in a number of undergraduate student associations, the SSMU wishes to inform the McGill student body about student strikes on our campus. Here are answers to some questions you might have about a possible student strike and what it means for you. Why did we get an email from McGill...
WHEREAS the SSMU “shall serve as an umbrella organization to coordinate and support the student groups that make up civic life in the McGill community, while providing services to strengthen the educational, cultural, environmental, political and social conditions of our membership”; WHEREAS Radio CKUT FM provides McGill students with news and music programming, radio training,...
Press Release For Immediate Release MONTREAL / March 2nd 2012 / As debates on Bill C-10 (the “Omnibus Crime Bill”), draw to a close in Canada’s Senate, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) calls upon members of the student body to oppose the Bill. If passed, the proposed legislation would see Canada’s prison population...
Students across Quebec have begun an unlimited strike in opposition to a proposed 75% tuition fee increase. Demonstrations are planned! Click here for up-to-date information. Schedule of upcoming events February 29th: McGill Demonstration for Free Education, 11 am, Gather in front of the SSMU Building Open Forum on the Student Strike, 2:30 pm, SSMU Clubs...
We want your opinion on whether or not you wish to see SSMU create a Mobile Student Handbook Site. Please fill out this quick survey to help us find the best way to make your experience as an undergraduate student unforgettable.
The application deadline to apply for a position at SSMU is on February 26th, 2012. View all job offers on the job postings page. Faites parvenir votre candidature pour un poste à l’AÉUM avant le 26 février 2012. Consultez les offres d’emploi sur notre site web.
In light of recent events, we’re reminding you of the services offered both by McGill and by students. The Counselling Service provides all students who may find themselves experiencing stress and anxiety from a variety of sources in their lives. For brief intervention, supportive counselling, answers to worrying questions, or perhaps ongoing therapy, students can...
In no particular order: Ongoing announcements from McGill (which we assume you are already receiving in your inboxes) Ongoing statements from students on the 6th floor “The James 6th Floor Occupiers do NOT represent me” Facebook event and letter “Our McGill: It’s time to come together” Facebook event (scheduled for Monday, 2:30-5:30pm) Ongoing updates and...
Dear SSMU Members, As you are aware, a group of students has organized an occupation of the sixth floor of the James Administration Building. Their demands include recognition of the results of last Fall’s referendum questions concerning the existence of CKUT and QPIRG and the way these student groups’ fees are charged to students, as...
On Thursday, January 26, 2012, the SSMU Legislative Council made a recommendation to the SSMU Board of Directors to suspend all of the activities of the SSMU Judicial Board (the “JBoard”). This recommendation was subsequently approved by the Board of Directors. In order to clarify the complex issues surrounding the recent suspension of the activities of...
If you have a passion for advocacy and wish to get involved in student life, come to SSMU and make a difference. Check out the website for events going on, clubs you can join and any other news relating to student life that ultimately impacts you!