THE McMASTER STUDENTS UNION | NOV 16, 2014 | KEY POINTS & UPDATES FROM SRA MEETINGS
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS Engineers Without Borders (EWB) This week the EWB presented to the SRA. EWB is a multinational group that operates with the aim of ending extreme poverty by introducing systemic change. The McMaster chapter recieves 37 cents from every student, which exclusively funds one Junior Fellow: an extensive volunteer position that involves a four month placement abroad, working to create change. Learn more here.
Incite Magazine Incite is a entirely student run and operated magazine. It features essays, fiction, poetry, art, and a variety of other content. The magazine recieves 96 cents from every student to produce six issues every year. Every student is eligible to contribute to Incite, and they are constantly looking to expand their engagement within the McMaster community. To get involved, contact them here.
INFORMATION PERIOD An Update on Exam Upgrades MSU President Teddy Saull has made recent progress on his platform point to improve the services offered to students during exams. The Pulse will maintain regular hours for the majority of exam period. Thode will be open for 24 hours in the three days leading up to exams, and its cafeteria will be open later on weekdays as well as on weekends.
Ontario Undergradute Student Alliance General Assembly At OUSA’s Fall General Assembly, McMaster’s delegation actively contributed to policy aimed at improving mental health resources on campus, the ease of transfer between post-secondary institutions, and the availability of nutritious food options on campus, among other important items. These policies are tools used to create change through lobbying the Provincial government.
End of Year Working Group, November 18th Want to shape what the MSU’s end of year celebration looks like? Join the discussion in the the boardroom of MUSC 201, at 1:00 pm on Tuesday.
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