Latest USSU News

USSU Executive Statement Over Petition Circulated by Brad Trost, MP Saskatoon-Humboldt
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union condemns a petition being circulated by Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt. Mr. Trost’s petition calls for the Government of Canada to stop all funding of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. [click here to view full release].

USSU Celebrates Hike, Bike & Roll Week
(October 5, 2009) It’s Hike, Bike & Roll Week at the University of Saskatchewan. Hike, Bike & Roll is a chance to use active human-powered transportation options like blading, cycling, walking or any other way of getting around by using your own energy [click here to view full release].

Students’ Union Salutes City of Saskatoon’s New Bike Lanes
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Executive announced today a formal offer of congratulations to the City of Saskatoon over the installment of bicycle lanes in the downtown core.

In offering their congratulations, all Executive members will be taking part in the “Thank-You-Ride-a-Thon” scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. on September 28, in downtown Saskatoon [click here to view full release].

USSU Voices Concern over Comments by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff about Isotope-Producing Reactor
(September 17, 2009) The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Executive today raised concerns over recent remarks made by federal Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff, in which he indicated commitment towards funding McMaster University for the production of medical isotopes [click here to view the full release].



USSU President Warren Kirkland announces the Saskatchewan Student Coalition along with (from left to right) the Honorable Rob Norris, Saskatchewan Minister for Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, Kyle Addison – President, University of Regina Students’ Union, Jon Elder – President – SIAST Students’ Association (Kelsey and Woodlands Campuses), and Chris Stoicheff, USSU VP External Affairs.

Saskatchewan Student Leaders Announce Student Coalition
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU), University of Regina Students’ Union (URSU) and the SIAST Students’ Association (Kelsey and Woodlands Campuses) announced today an agreement to create the Saskatchewan Students Coalition. The coalition will be a partnership between the three organizations [click here for full story].

Student Union Releases Executive Statement Admonishing Statements Made by Brad Trost, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Humboldt)
As the new fall term at the University of Saskatchewan begins, the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Executive is encouraging students to voice their opinions about comments made recently by Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt, regarding Pride Toronto [click here for full story].

USSU News Archive
The following are media releases from the USSU:

2009:

100509 - USSU Celebrates Hike, Bike & Roll Week
092809 - Students’ Union Salutes City of Saskatoon’s New Bike Lanes
091709 - USSU Executive Voices Concerns About Ignatieff Comments
091109 - Saskatchewan Student Leaders Announce Student Coalition
090909 - Student Union Releases Statement Admonishing Statements Made by Brad Trost
082809 - Student Union Executive Launch “Move-in-Crew!” Event
081409 - Student Union Encourages Students to Sign Up for Orientation 2009
062309 - Student Union Releases Statement on Iranian Crisis
040709 - USSU Signs up as Official Road Map 2020 Champion
032609 - USSU Releases 2009 Executive Election Results
032309 - USSU Celebrates Excellence at the University of Saskatchewan
031609 - USSU and U of S Announce Place Riel Renovation Project Approval
020909 - Charitable Beneficiaries Selected for Upcoming Performances of The Vagina Monologues
020209 - USSU Releases Housing Report
011609 - USSU Announces Temporary Relocation of USSU Centres
010609 - USSU Statement on VP External Affairs Resignation

2008:

2007: