University of Calgary Students' Union

Join the SU's Election Staff! We're hiring Deputy Returning Officers (DROs) for the 2024 Student By Election.

As a DRO, you’ll be responsible for:

✅ providing administrative support to the Chief Returning Office (CRO) and Manager, Student Services by accepting and processing nomination packages from candidates;
✅ assisting in ensuring election candidates adhere to campaigning rules via poster patrol and social media checks;
✅ assisting in the set-up, take down and staffing of polling stations; and
✅ assisting the CRO in distributing promotional materials related to voting days, elections forums and the candidates fair.

Applicants must:

✅ be current University of Calgary undergraduate students
✅ not be involved in the SU’s elections in any other capacity (i.e., as a candidate, campaign manager, or volunteer).

Visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply today!

The 82nd SLC has spent the summer getting ready for the 2024-25 year, but we also took some time to reflect on all the great things that happened last year during the 81st SLC.

We just published our annual Report to the Community which summarizes the most recent SLC term and highlights some of the major accomplishments and challenges from the past year.

Read the full 2024 Report to the Community by visiting https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/about/more/annual-reports/

Coming September 1st, 2024, register and download the new mystudentplan Benefits App designed with you in mind!

Learn more at the link in our bio!

Do you have questions about running in the SU By Election this fall? Contact the CRO to set up a meeting! Email [email protected] 📨

Applications are now being accepted for our Teaching Excellence Awards and Governance and Oversight Committees!

The Teaching Excellence Awards Committee oversees the planning and ex*****on of the TEA program and annual gala. Tasks include informing students about the opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers, conducting class visits for short-listed teachers, assisting in selecting winners and participating in award distribution at the TEA Gala in April. Committee members may also be asked to review the current Award Selection criteria and discuss updates as necessary.

The Governance and Oversight Committee supports the Students’ Legislative Council in enhancing the Students’ Union’s governance systems. This involves reviewing and evaluating policies, ensuring compliance with Union Bylaw and established Union Policy, and staying informed about governancerelated matters. The committee is responsible for informed policy development, making policy recommendations to the Students’ Legislative Council, reviewing existing Union Policy, exercising oversight powers on Elected Official’s ex*****on of duties and maintaining compliance with governance requirements and best practices.

All Committee positions are volunteer-based. For more information, and to apply, visit the link in our bio! ✨

Help us help you! The 2024 Advocacy Survey is now open for you to fill out until September 16th at 4:00p.m. This survey, conducted by your SU every year, helps us focus on the issues that matter to YOU. Fill out the survey by visiting https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_3D9AwFgZPQFgAVU

Did you conduct undergraduate research this year that you're really proud of? Get the chance to show it off at the Undergraduate Research Symposium! Applications are now open and will be accepted until September 13th at 4:30p.m. 🧠 🧬 📖

Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

The SU and our services (including Stör and Bound & Copied) are closed today, August 5th. Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you for our normal operating hours tomorrow, August 6th ☀️

Hey students! Want to get involved with some of our student committees and help make a difference? We're recruiting volunteers for our Refugee Student Program and Programs and Services committees! 👥 📋

Refugee Student Programs Committee: This Committee ensures compliance with the Refugee Student Program terms, help sponsored students integrate into university life, offer academic and social support, and facilitate communication to address concerns. They also collaborate with Residence Services for on-campus sponsored student support.

Programs and Services Committee: This Committee is made up of voting and non-voting members (staff) that aid the Students’ Legislative Council in supervising and assessing the student-oriented events, programs, and services conducted by the Students’ Union. This Committee also receives operational reports on student facing events, programs and services managed by its sub-committees and SU staff, oversees final appeals on student club registration and funding, plans and executes all aspects of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, and evaluates awards, scholarships, and selection processes tied to its role.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/about/who-we-are/committees/!

The Students’ Union is proud to sponsor the Student’s Union Program for Education Related Work (SUPERWork) through Quality Money.

SUPERWork provides a $1000 wage subsidy award to University of Calgary undergraduate students earning less than a competitive wage at a summer employment position related to their degree program.

Applicants must be a current and full-time University of Calgary undergraduate student, taking a minimum of 3 courses, and enrolled in full time undergraduate studies at the University of Calgary in the upcoming Fall session.

For further information on the program please email [email protected] or visit https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/funding-awards/super-work/!

The SU and its services (including Stor and Bound & Copied) are closed today, July 1st. Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see you for our normal operating hours tomorrow, July 2nd!

The wait is finally over! We now have our very own location in Mac Hall, between Carl's Jr. and Mr. Pretzel's! Stop by to say hello and pick up some delicious Indian street food 🫖

No more printing at a snail's pace here! Check out the new poster printer we have at Bound and Copied - find us on the lower level of Mac Hall! 🖨✨📃

Need a check-up on your chompers? Access your student Health and Dental plan today! Visit the link in our bio to learn more. 🦷✨🫧

The SU has been busy over the last month or so - visit the link in our bio to read our full June 2024 Advocacy Update blog post.

Heads up! Next month's Good Food Box orders are due by June 4th. Boxes will be available for pick-up on June 12th at the Volunteer Services Office (MH225).

The Good Food Box Program (GFB) is a program under the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary where anyone can purchase boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price. GFB offers all Calgarians and surrounding areas sustainable access to nutritious boxes of fruits and vegetables to ensure that no one has to go hungry.

If you want to place an order, please visit the Volunteer Services office, open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

Please note that only cash payments are accepted when ordering. Thank you!

Whether you're spending the summer exploring, working or relaxing, your Student Health and Dental plan covers you anywhere in Canada! Learn more at the link in our bio.

Buy a drink at Stör and 10 cents will be donated to the SU Campus Food Bank! Quench your thirst and help feed your fellow students 🥖🥤

Enjoy the day off! The Students' Union, Stör, and Bound & Copied will be open regular hours tomorrow.

What happened on May 9? University admin have said that they are not aware of any students who were injured. We know that’s not true.

If you were at the protest, share your story. Even one student harmed by university-sanctioned violence is one too many. Your stories are valuable and will help us get a clearer picture of the events of May 9.

Please send us a DM with your story and links to photos or video.

The Students’ Union is entirely independent from the University of Calgary, and if you wish to remain anonymous, we will safeguard your confidentiality.

The SU office will be closed over the long weekend. We will be looking at your stories starting next week.

The events of Thursday, May 9 continue to be top of mind for students and community members. Student protesters sought dialogue with UCalgary admin, and were instead met with hasty and disproportionate violence.

On this week’s radio show, we will break down the timeline of the events of May 9th as we understand them, provide a summary of our position and an update on the steps we are taking to ensure that the university is held accountable for their choices.

The SU hosts a weekly radio show on CJSW 90.9 Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Your hosts are SU VP Internal Naomie Bakana and SU VP External Mateusz Salmassi. Listen live at CJSW 90.9 FM or listen later at the following link: https://cjsw.com/program/students-union-weekly/

TODAY is the deadline to submit your applications to Opt-In, Opt-out or Add-on family members to your Student Health and Dental plan.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the SU Health/Dental Plan and fill out the application(s) you need.

Read the full statement at the link in our bio.

The University of Calgary Students’ Union (SU) unequivocally condemns the actions taken against students on May 9th, which saw students assaulted with flash-bang grenades, tear gas, and non-lethal munitions in alarmingly rapid escalation.

Student protesters sought dialogue with admin, only to be continuously rebuffed. The fact that the university’s president feels more comfortable calling the police than meaningfully engaging with students demonstrates where his priorities lie.

Yesterday’s actions set back years of progress that was built towards strong relations between the administration and students, leaving students to ask how they are supposed to feel safe exercising their rights on campus if the first response is to call the police.

An apology will not be sufficient from President McCauley, and we will wait for either the administration to resume dialogue with us or for them to take accountability for what happened. If that does not happen, we will be pushing for more serious action, as determined by student demand.

The SU is above all else concerned with ensuring student safety and that student rights are upheld. We appreciate the continued response and the unified calls for accountability from the community. The SU continues to invite all students interested in speaking with us or requesting support to contact the SU or visit our offices during the week.

📣 Hey Spring/Summer students! You have until May 14th (for Spring semester) and July 3rd (for Summer semester) to opt-out, opt-in, or add family members to your Health and Dental plan! For more info and to fill out the application forms, visit https://www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/en/home

Mac Hall is closed for today, due to an interruption in power. This includes the Food Court and all other spaces. We will provide an update when power has been restored.

Today is the day! Our 82nd SLC Executive Team has moved in to their offices, and they’re ready to get going. They’ll be spending this summer preparing to hit the ground running for the 2024-2025 academic year!

President - Ermia Rezaei-Afsah
Vice President Academic - Jessie Dinh
Vice President External - Mateusz Salmassi
Vice President Internal - Naomie Bakana

Shaziah and Ermia (and all of us at the SU) are so proud to announce the approval of their proposal for an SU Quality Meal program.

In recent years, we have seen increased demand for more food security supports on campus. While programs such as the SU Campus Food Bank provide essential services including emergency supports, we also recognize that these are only part of the picture. So we started looking for more ways to support students before emergency supports are their only option.

The SU Quality Meal aims to increase food access for students at the University of Calgary by establishing a low-cost ($3-4), dignified, vegan, nut-free, and gluten free hot meal through a rotating menu item at the SU Den and Black Lounge. This meal is meant to provide nutritious and affordable options for all students needing one in a stigma-free location during the fall and winter semester.

This program will be proudly supported by SU Quality Money, beginning in fall 2024.

Heads up: the Starbucks in Mac Hall is closed for renovations starting TODAY! Still need your caffeine fix? VP Operations and Finance Arlington has the solution for you: A&W, Coffee Company, Bake Chef and Mr. Pretzel's are just some of the options in Mac Hall that offer tea and coffee to keep you going this spring! ☕ 🌸 🫖

Friday, April 26th is National Pretzel Day! Celebrate by visiting Mr. Pretzel's in Mac Hall, and get a FREE pretzel when you buy two! 🥨❤