On Oct. 2, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) held its bi-annual General Assembly (GA) in the University Centre Ballroom. The event, open to all McGill undergraduate students, saw reports from SSMU vice presidents (VPs) regarding their summer work and future initiatives, with three open discussion points shared at[Read More…]
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Committee seats on the docket at SSMU Legislative Council Meeting
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) called to order its second Legislative Council meeting of the academic year on Sept. 28. Most discussion items fell into one of two categories: Beginning-of-fall housekeeping and nominations to the Legislative Council’s various committees. The meeting commenced with Summer Reports from McGill’s Science[Read More…]
SSMU presidential candidates discuss plans to address structural issues at virtual executive candidate debate
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) hosted their executive candidate debate virtually on March 9. Each candidate presented their platforms and took questions from the current SSMU executives, the SSMUnion, the audience, and an online form. While there are three candidates running for president and vice-president (VP) Internal and[Read More…]
SSMU executive candidates debate safety and accessibility
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) hosted the 2021-2022 SSMU Executive Candidates’ Debate virtually on March 15. After presenting their platforms, the candidates answered questions from current SSMU executives, the SSMUnion, and attendees. Four of the six executive positions, Vice-President (VP) Student Life, VP Finance, VP Internal, and VP[Read More…]
SSMU Winter 2021 referendum endorsements
Increase of the SSMU Membership Fee: Yes The proposed $1.20 increase to the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Membership Fee will go toward hourly wages for student senators and Legislative Council members. Despite dedicating many hours to student government, representatives are currently unpaid, except in cases of demonstrated financial[Read More…]
AUS candidates discuss mental health at 2021 election debate
McGill’s Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) held a virtual debate on Feb. 4 for candidates running in the upcoming AUS elections to discuss student mental health, support for survivors of violence, and equity in the Arts faculty. Candidates running for the positions of President, Vice-Presidents (VP), Representative, and Senator outlined each[Read More…]
AUS Legislative Council debates future of recording ban
On Oct. 16, the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) Legislative Council was close to undoing its recording ban, but ended up tabling the motion until the next meeting after some councillors raised concerns about student safety. Instituted during last semester’s debates about POLI 399, a summer exchange course in Israel, Article[Read More…]