Social Science Students' Council

Hey Social Sci! Looking for a way to get involved and advocate for your faculty? Think of being a USC Councillor. Check out this post for more information. Nominations Sept 20 🩵

💦Come join us on to dunk the social science faculty sophs! 💦

Meet us at Concrete Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 12-2pm for this FREE event! See you all there!

Hey Social Sci! We are so happy to present you the tuition breakdown for both international and domestic students for the 2024/2025 academic school year 🏫 🩵

University is an expensive place where many students struggle to afford their education. Swipe to read our policy brief on the USC’s recommendations to improve financial aid resources at Western. Read the full version on our blog! Link in bio

Nominations are open! If you’re interested in running as either a Department Representative or VP Events, we have an opportunity for you!

Council members in their current positions will be holding office hours to answer any questions and provide support about the role!

Dates and time are listed in the following slides!

Nominations are open! If you’re interested in running as either a Department Representative, VP Events, or VP Academics, we have an opportunity for you!

Council members in their current positions will be holding office hours to answer any questions and provide support about the role!

Dates and time are listed in the following slides!

Introducing Academic Conference: Social Science’s Premiere Academic Event of the Year! On March 26, Join us in McKellar Theatre for an engaging lecture followed by networking + appetizers at The Wave! Registration is Free!

REPLACE US!

The SSSC Elections Candidate Expression of Interest Form is now open! Check it out in the link of our bio.

Nominations are open for the following roles:
- Department Representatives (full list of departments in the form)
- Vice President of Academics
- Vice President of Events

More information about full role and responsibility descriptions can be found through the nomination form.

KEY DATES:

March 3rd: Expression of Interest Begins

March 17th @ 4 PM EST: Expression of Interest Closes

March 17th @ 5 PM EST: Mandatory All Candidates Meeting

Campaign Period: March 19th to 25th

SSSC Annual General Meeting and Elections: March 25th @ 12 PM EST

Information regarding the AGM, rules and guidelines, and who to contact, will all be found in the nomination form. Good luck!

SSSC IS BACK WITH ANOTHER FUNDRAISER!

If you missed getting some cute claw clips and stickers from us last semester, now’s your chance!

The fundraiser will be taking place on March 9th in the UCC Atrium from 10 AM to 3 PM.

⭐️ Claw clips: $5 for 1, $8 for 2
⭐️ Stickers: $3 for 1

SSSC IS HIRING FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR 🎉

The following positions are available:
📍 VP Communications
📍 VP Advocacy
📍 VP Governance and Finance
📍 AVP Internal (Chief of Staff)
📍 Speaker
📍 Secretary

All position descriptions are in this post (condensed) as well as in the application.

Link to all applications are in our bio!

Applications close on MARCH 13TH, 11:59 PM.

If you any questions about the application/hiring process, please email [email protected]

Good luck everyone!

SSSC IS BACK WITH ANOTHER FUN NIGHT 🎉🎉

This time, we’re going to be at Lost Love on Friday, March 3rd! All proceeds will go to Indspire. By purchasing a $10 wristband, you get a line bypass and cover included till 10:30 PM!

📍HOW DO I BUY A WRISTBAND?

Through the USC storefront, and a product will be listed called “SSSC Lost Love Bar Night”. You can also buy it through the link in our bio!

📍WHERE DO I PICK UP MY WRISTBAND?

On March 2nd and 3rd in the UCC Atrium from 10 AM to 4 PM.

See you guys there!

During Black History Month, the SSSC is celebrating Black members of council through our spotlight interview series! The last member of our series is Nathan Ayele, our First Year Rep on SSSC! Read through his interview and the other members' posts throughout the month to know what Black history month means to them!

During Black History Month, the SSSC is celebrating Black members of council through our spotlight interview series! Taking over the spotlight today is Dorian Jones, one of the Social Science Councillors on SSSC! Read through his interview and the other members' posts throughout the month to know what Black History Month means to them!

During Black History Month, the SSSC is celebrating Black members of council through our spotlight interview series! Taking over the spotlight today is Beverly Moye, our head soph on SSSC! Read through her interview and stay tuned as we introduce more members!

During Black History Month, the SSSC is celebrating Black members of council through our spotlight interview series! Next up is Niyonella Kamera, our Speaker on SSSC! Read through her interview and stay tuned as we introduce more members!

During Black History Month, the SSSC is celebrating Black members of council through our spotlight interview series! Next up is Harry Alorgbey Sardina! Read through his interview and stay tuned as we introduce more members!

Stuck on what to give to a special someone on a special day?

Visit our booth on Valentine’s Day in the UCC Atrium for candy bags with customizable notes! Only $2!

The booth will be open from 10 AM till 4 PM on February 14th.

All proceeds will go to the London/Middlesex Humane Society.

Happy Black History Month!

As February celebrates Black History Month, the SSSC is celebrating Black members of council through our new interview series! First up is the wonderful Taylor Jones! Read through her interview and stay tuned over the next few weeks as we introduce more members!

Want to get to know your candidates for President, Councillor, and Senator better? Come out to the Social Science debate and hear them discuss topics that matter to you and them! Snacks will be provided!

THE BIGGEST RIVALRY IS BACK IN BUSINESS!

PRESENTING A SOCIAL SCIENCE VS SCIENCE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 🎉 🏀 🎉

Want to root for your favourite faculty? Come to the Faculty of Education Building Gym on February 5th from 12-3 PM!!

The entrance fee is $2! All proceeds will go to a charitable cause, specifically Indspire. Indspire is an indigenous national charity that invests in the education for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for long-term benefit.

Support the rivalry and good cause!

Interested in learning more about the Social Science President, Councillor, or Senator role? What about USC?

SSSC is hosting a drop-in Campaign School to go over campaign basics and take ANY questions you might have about the process!

Ethan Gardner (USC President), Jessica Look (USC VP External Affairs), and Bianka Sriharan (SSSC President) will be there as our guests!

This is a chill event, there’s no expectations to come prepared! Snacks will be prepared, so come for a good time!

WHERE: SSSC Office in the SSC Reading Room
WHEN: January 18th, 4-5 PM

Want to participate in the USC for the upcoming year? Have any burning questions about the USC? Come to Drop-In Office Hours for USC Councillors and Senators!

Ask your councillors and senators any questions you have from January 16th-19th about roles and responsibilities, campaign processes, and how you can contribute!

Individual office hours are listed. Location is the SSSC Office in the Social Science Reading Room.

Our grants application is now live, link in bio! If you are part of a:

📍student organization
📍departmental organizations
📍individuals of the Faculty of Social
Science

You can apply for funding! The Social Science Students’ Council Grant System supports the Faculty of Social Science and the initiatives of Social Science students by providing financial resources.

Requests will be reviewed once a month. Please read the form in detail and if you have any questions, look to the contact information listed in the form.

ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TO RUN IN THE USC ELECTIONS!!!

Nominate your friends and peers to run in the upcoming USC elections! Everyone is welcome to nominate someone by filling out the Google form linked in our bio!

Those that are nominated will receive an email before nominates close on January 20th.

We hate to remind you that our break is almost over but….maybe some doughnuts can cheer you up?

Social Science Student Council is holding a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! All proceeds will be going to the George Hull Centre for Children and Families.

IMPORTANT INFO:

🍩 SELLING DOUGHNUTS FOR $12/A DOZEN
🍩 You must pre-order through the link in our bio!
🍩 You can pick up the doughnuts on January 16th in the SOCIAL SCIENCE ATRIUM from 12-4 PM!

Buy some doughnuts for a good cause and to emotionally support yourself through the start of another semester!

Ever wanted to learn some coding skills for that research project you’re working on or even for general statistics?

A collaboration workshop is being hosted by the Social Science Student Council and Social Science Technology Services to provide students the opportunity to learn R!

The workshop will be held on Friday, January 13th from 1:30-4:30 PM.

There is no charge to participate, however you need to register before January 10th, 2023! Spots are limited!

Link is in the bio to register and more details are available there.

Hey social sci, our advocacy blog is now accepting submissions! This month all submissions will be related to EDI issues on campus, these can be about your own experiences, things you would like to see changed, or pieces of academic work from the past.
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Nervous about submitting? Don’t worry! Everything will be looked over and edited by our team and you can share anything you are concerned with/ would like us to know about your work! You also have the option to submit anonymously. This is a great opportunity to have some of your non-academic work published and your voice heard in regard to important issues

Everyone who submits a post will be entered to win a $50 amazon gift card! Fill out the form in our bio to be featured

The deadline to submit is December 30th!

Being an international student in a new country can be challenging! In light of International Week coming to an end here are some programs and support available through the International and Exchange Center (IESC) to help you thrive:

English conversation program: allows students whose first language is not English to improve their English conversation skills in small groups
https://www.iesc.uwo.ca/programs/english_conversation_program.html

Peer guide program: new international students have the chance to be matched with an upper year peer guide who can help answer questions and adjust to life in Canada
https://www.iesc.uwo.ca/programs/peer_guide_program.html

Global cafe: is a weekly program that allows international and domestic students to meet and connect in a laid back setting
https://www.iesc.uwo.ca/programs/global_cafe.html

International student advising services: international students are able to book a meeting, or attend a drop in session, with an international student advisor to discuss immigration, employment, health care, as well as general questions about life in Canada
https://www.iesc.uwo.ca/about_us/advising_services.html

SSSC is holding a clothing drive with all donations forwarded to ANOVA! Check out the post for information on acceptable items for donation.

We are accepting donations starting this Tuesday, Nov 22 to Sunday, Nov 27. Your donations may be dropped off in the bin outside of the SSSC reading room, or you can fill out the Google form found in our linktree to have your clothes picked up at your doorstep!

Please consider donating as it would help ANOVA prepare for winter months🧣