Welcome ( back ) to UFV! Posted by Jhim on 03.09. at 19:07

Your SUS was out at the Orientations in the lead up to the 2010-11 school year handing out swag and information on our programs - like the U-Pass and Health & Dental plan - to our newest members! And of course having a good time meeting everyone. We'll be out again in the first week for the Welcome Back Barbecues, handing out the pop to go with that tasty burger, plus a lot of great stuff that will make your life at UFV a little more fun, a little more successful. Don't forget to sign up for your U-Pass - it's your ticket into the DisOrientation Festival on the Green, Sept. 23rd! Featuring Said the Whale, Whaletooth, Satori Tide, This is Franco and Stoned Moses! (0) Comments

U-Pass & Health and Dental Plan deployment Posted by Jhim on 03.09. at 12:06

Hey Everyone, There's been some confusion about how and where to get the U-Pass card or change your status for the Health & Dental Plan. The Timeline for U-Pass deployment will be as follows: Abbotsford Campus September 1st to 29th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, in the Envision Athletic Centre adjacent to the Campus Cards. Evening Availability in the Envision Athletic Centre on Tuesdays starting September 7th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chilliwack North Campus September 1st to 17th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday in the Student Lounge located in G Building. Evening Availability in the Student Lounge on Tuesdays, September 7th and September 14th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Trades and Technology Centre, Chilliwack September 7th to 17th 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Mission Campus September 1st to 17th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays The Timeline for the Health and Dental Change of Coverage Period will run from August 30th to September 21st. Abbotsford Campus C1015 ( the Student Union Society office ) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday Chilliwack Campus G133 ( the Student Union Society office ) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday Trades and Technology Cafeteria 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 7th to September 17th ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: U-PASS • Students who have never obtained a U-Pass must present their Student ID to pick up their U-Pass card. • Students who are renewing their cards must present their old U-Pass card to have it re-stickered. • If their card has been lost, there will be a $10 replacement fee, and cash is the only payment method. • Students who are eligible for a UFV Student Card, but whose programs exclude them from eligibility for the U-Pass, may opt into the program by paying all SUS-related fees – the $40 U-Pass fee, $35 Student Union Building fee, and $30 Student Union membership for a total of $105. Those fees must be paid at Admissions and Records, and a copy of the receipt of payment brought to the U-Pass distribution tables. HEALTH AND DENTAL • Students covered by an equivalent extended health and dental plan ( such as a parent or spouse’s employee benefit package, or a plan provided by your Band Council or through Health Canada ), can opt out of the SUS Health & Dental plan, and receive a credit to your student account for the fee. • The British Columbia Medical Services Plan ( MSP ) DOES NOT provide equivalent coverage to the SUS Health & Dental plan, and therefore students can not opt out if they are only covered by MSP. • Acceptable proof of alternate coverage must consist of either: - A photocopy of a certificate or card clearly indicating your coverage for extended health and dental care, the insurance company name and the policy number, OR - A letter from the plan sponsor ( usually the employer ) or the insurance company attesting that you’re covered for supplemental health and/or dental care. - Aboriginal students who receive health and/or dental benefits from Health Canada may use their status card as proof of other coverage. SUS HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN SELF ENROLMENTS: • Part-time students, students enrolled in the Bachelor of General Studies ( Police Option ) Degree, and students who are identified as having a disability and who are taking fewer than nine ( 9 ) credits aren't automatically enrolled in the SUS Health & Dental plan. They can enroll themselves in the SUS Health & Dental plan by completing the Enrolment Form and paying an additional fee ( cheque or money order only ) during the Change-of-Coverage Period. • As SUS Health & Dental plan members, students who complete a self enrolment may also choose to enroll their spouse and/or dependants by completing the Couple/Family Enrolment forms. Only SUS members may enroll themselves and their spouse/dependants in the SUS Health & Dental plan. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions or concerns. (0) Comments

U-Pass notice for Chilliwack Posted by Jhim on 02.09. at 13:15

The Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre is not yet accepting U-Pass for the 2010-11 year. Please be patient, we are working on a solution with the CLLC administration and will keep our members updated as things develop. (0) Comments

Upcoming SUS meetings. Posted by Jhim on 04.06. at 18:20

The next SUS Board meeting will be held at the Chilliwack Campus September 10th in room A201. Future Board & Other Important Meetings: tba * all regular SUS Board meetings will be at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. (2) Comments

SUB Design Charette guides design of dedicated student space Posted by Jhim on 26.05. at 17:28

Architect Russ Chernoff ( standing ) oversaw the discussion and brainstorming at the Student Union Building design charette hosted on UFV's Abbotsford campus May 26. The intent of the session, that brought together key stakeholders in the final design, was to guide what is the shape of the SUB, what activities the building will facilitate, even which way it will face on the Campus. **the above image is from the information gathered for the original SUB referendum campaign, and current sketches and diagrams will be added as the SUB Project progresses (0) Comments

SUS supports Visual Arts BFA grad show Posted by Jhim on 18.05. at 19:32

UFV Visual Arts Student Association Bachelor of Fine Arts Grad Show "Cannot Not" was a great success, displayed in both B and C Buildings on the Abbotsford Campus, through early May. It was an event the SUS took great pleasure in supporting. (0) Comments

Student Organization forms ready for Fall 2010 Posted by Jhim on 03.05. at 18:06

The current, Fall 2010 Student Organization forms are ready in the Download Centre. Download them in PDF or RTF, so you can fill them out on your computer or print them and fill them out by hand. Fax handwritten copies to 604.853.4076 or email softcopies to vpinternal@ufvsus.ca. The deadline is October 22, 2010. (0) Comments

2010-11 Tuition Increase Posted by Jhim on 21.04. at 20:26

Administration at UFV has informed the Student Union Society that their Board of Governors has approved a 2% ( two per cent ) increase in tuition for the 2010-11 academic year, pending ministry approval. If our members have questions about this, please contact our office at 604.864.4613 or contact one of your representatives through the emails listed on the 'Contact @ the Board' link on the left of this page. (0) Comments