| Students Are Denied Almost $1000 a Year Extra |
[20 Apr 2011|09:50am] |
Ever heard of Schedule 6?
If you haven't, read the eligibility criteria - sounds pretty easy, doesn't it? Until you get to the fine print:
You cannot claim the WITB if in 2010:
- you were enrolled as a full-time student at a designated educational institution for more than 13 weeks in the year, unless you had an eligible dependant at the end of the year; or
This benefit has now been in place two years in a row, and I calculated how much my tax refund would be if I claimed this. It leaped from a lousy $53 due to a CPP overpayment to over $1600.
This should be an election issue and every political party should be pressed on this issue until they agree to retroactively allow students to claim this back to the beginning of 2009.
Pass this on to everyone you know! It's unconscionable that in this era of politicians agreeing that post-secondary education is a costly venture, that politicians created a tax benefit which specifically excludes students who attend university for more than one semester out of the year, but who work during the summer to try and save up some money to pay for school.
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| Useless SFU Website |
[20 Jan 2011|08:39am] |
The main SFU website (as of 8:10 when I first woke up and still at 8:30 when I checked again) says that "as of 7:50 translink buses aren't running to campus" and suggests checking the road conditions page for more information. The road conditions page at the top says buses are delayed (not cancelled) and further down on the page it says that the buses are running without delays. The bottom of this page says it was last updated at 7:56, which would mean it could be a few minutes more up to date than a report on the main page about "as of 7:50."
What's the point in posting this information if all 3 possible bus statuses are going to be listed over 2 pages and I'm just going to have to check the translink website? Unfortunately there was no contact information as to who updates the pages so that I could contact someone about the uselessness of it.
Fake edit: While I was typing this, the last updated time on the road conditions page was changed to 8:33 without changing any of the wrong information.
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| WebCT |
[05 Jan 2011|04:45pm] |
I really wish WebCT would change over to the next semester sooner than the day of first class.
Am I missing something? Is there a way to change it sooner?
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| Editing service |
[02 Nov 2010|05:37pm] |
Hi everyone,
I offer an editing service to both graduate and undergraduate students, and I thought I'd let you know about it. No intention to spam, just to let you know I'm available. Please visit www.writeahead.ca for information about my business, or email me at jessica at writeahead dot ca if you have an inquiry.
Please note: I will NOT write essays for students. I will help you learn to be a better writer, and I will edit for you (unless you're taking a writing or English course), but this is not a writing service. Thanks for understanding!
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| contemporary arts |
[11 Aug 2010|04:35pm] |
hi there.
i attended mount allison university this past year and have applied to simon fraser for the spring term, 2011. i was wondering if there are any music majors who could tell me a few things about the contemporary arts program?
the website is pretty empty in regards to what i'm wondering about, and emails to the university are usually resulting in not that much information or i'm not asking the right questions.
many thanks,
matthew.
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| UVic Rabbit Management Plan to Cull 90% of Campus Rabbits |
[29 Jun 2010|11:27pm] |
Sorry, this isnt about SFU but another BC university:
The University of Victoria today (Mon June 28) released their Rabbit Management Plan which calls for the killing of 1200-1400 rabbits on campus, beginning immediately. 200 rabbits will be permitted to live in certain zones.
If you are opposed to this, please sign the petition below and help spread the word:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/147/help-save-the-UVic-rabbits
Also please take this 4 questions survey (less than 30 secs):
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Mz2BfcuL2G6_2bu5DVrZoEpw_3d_3d
i know the large population of rabbits is a problem, but there are more humane low-cost methods (sanctuaries, relocation, adoptions, neuter and release programs for free by vets) than trapping and killing rabbits by cruel methods (poisoning, heart stick, suffocation, snaring, starvation etc). Please sign and help spread the word. Thank you for your time!!!
for more info:
facebook group: Action for UVic Rabbits
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=114989635192281
Save the UVic bunnies:
http://savetheuvicbunnies.blogspot.com/
Letter to SPCA:
http://pacificfreepress.com/news/1/6491-university-of-victoria-to-wipe-out-campus-rabbits.html
CBC News:
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/05/06/bc-university-victoria-rabbit-cull.html
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| Textbook search? |
[05 Jun 2010|08:22pm] |
Hi all
My current school (University of Saskatchewan) has a textbook search by course utility on the bookstore website, and the University of Calgary had one when I attended there for a term a few years ago.
Does anyone know if SFU Burnaby has anything similar? Alternatively, is there any way to access KIN or PSYC course outlines to obtain the information on current textbook requirements? If so, directions on how to get there would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance :-)
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| Convocation: SFU > UBC |
[30 May 2010|11:25pm] |
Having recently been excluded from a close friend's convocation, it's evident that SFU's opening seating/viewing set up beats UBC's limited seating. Even with the wind and fog (though my SFU convocation was last June in the midst of a heat wave...)
Do you agree?
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| Missing person in Fort St John - Please Cross-Post |
[14 Apr 2010|03:25pm] |
Hi, I apologize that this is not SFU related, but I live on the other side of the country and am looking for BC livejournals that will reach a lot of members.
My friend Abigail Andrews has been missing for a week. She is 28, pregnant, and was last seen leaving her apartment in Fort St John walking to a friend's house.
She is 6ft tall, and not the type of person you would imagine a mugger striking at random would go after. She is generally very communicative and no one has heard from her or seen her since April 7.
All the RCMP has said is that there may be foul play involved.
I realize that SFU is exactly Fort St John, but I am doing my best to reach out to anyone who may know anyone around there.
Somebody somewhere has to know something.
I am sorry to bother you on this page, but all of her family and friends are worried sick. Please take a minute to look at the news articles, join the facebook group and pass along the information to anyone you may know, espeically in Northern BC or the interior of Alberta. If you can recommend anywhere else to post or would like to cross post, PLEASE do.
Thank you.
Facebook page (PLEASE JOIN): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104181069623948#!/group.php?gid=104181069623948&ref=mf
The RCMP of BC has a Twitter page: http://twitter.com/bcRCMP
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/04/13/bc-abigail-andrews-missing-fort-st-john.html
http://energeticcity.ca/fortstjohn/news/04/10/10/28-year-old-pregnant-woman-missing-fort-st-john
http://energeticcity.ca/fortstjohn/news/04/13/10/rcmp-release-information-about-disappearance-abigail-andrews
http://news.sympatico.cbc.ca/Local/BC/ContentPosting?newsitemid=vancouver-bc-abigail-andrews-missing-fort-st-john&feedname=CBC_LOCALNEWS&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=True
http://www.vancouverite.com/2010/04/14/missing-pregnant-womans-fate-unclear/
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Parents+pregnant+woman+missing+week+fear+friend+involved/2903138/story.html
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| Free Drag Workshop at The Cultch for ages 13-24- Amazing opportunity! |
[14 Mar 2010|11:58am] |
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EDIT: This workshop is happening THIS WEEKEND not in May! RSVP now! Apologies for any mix-ups!
PLEASE NOTE: To attend you MUST RSVP to fruit.basket @ igniteyouthfest . ca - Thanks!
Fruit Basket presents the all-new IGNITE! Weekend Drag Workshop!
This 100% free workshop, happening Saturday March 20th and Sunday March 21st, is open to anyone ages 13 - 24 who is interested in drag and gender performance, regardless of experience! This will be an amazing and unique opportunity to work with local drag artists and learn the skills to build your own drag acts!
Saturday will focus on drag techniques, history and act creation. The day will be divided into two parts-- people of any gender or sexuality are welcome to attend either or both! The first half will be on Drag Queening, with mentor Cameron Mackenzie (Isolde N. Barron) starting at 5:00 PM. The second half on Drag Kinging will begin at 7:00, with mentor Paige Frewer (Ponyboy). Snacks will be provided!
Sunday will focus on creating your own drag act. Starting at 12 PM, participants will work one-on-one or in small groups with the mentors to create an original gender performance piece. At the end of the session we will show our work to each other and give and receive feedback. A lunch of sushi and pizza will be provided!
Day 1
Arrive - 5:00 PM
Drag Queen workshop - 5:30 - 7 PM
Break
Drag King workshop - 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Day 2
Drag act creation session - 12 - 5:30 PM
This workshop is free! Please RSVP to fruit.basket @ igniteyouthfest . ca to reserve a slot! Make sure to RSVP by email, or you will not be registered.
If you have dietary or mobility concerns please let us know so we can make accommodations.
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Want to know more about Fruit Basket?
It's ripe and it's ready, and it's full to the brim with gender performance, music, poetry, dance and more. Fruit Basket (on May 21st at the CULTCH) serves up a tasty variety show of performance focused on gender, sex and sexuality for all ages to enjoy. With spurts of originality and a spatter of relevance, Fruit Basket will blow your mind like a watermelon in a microwave. Dress in drag and get in free.
Go to www.igniteyouthfest.ca for more info.
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| 200 level liberal arts elective |
[18 Feb 2010|01:52pm] |
I'm looking to enrol in a light liberal arts course (200 level and up).
Something in these categories: anthropology, art history, Canadian studies, classical studies, cultural studies, English, history, literature, music history, native studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, theology, women's studies.
Does anyone have a suggestion? I have a few 100 level prerequisites in a couple of these fields (English, psychology, Asian studies, linguistics...), but other than that it has to be a pre-req free course.
Thanks!
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| Summer Enrolment Date & Time |
[14 Feb 2010|11:25pm] |
I got my email on the yesterday... what's everyone's date? And when is the pdf of the schedule of classes going to be released? I've been out of the loop for a year now, so I can't remember!
Mine is April 2nd, 6:30pm.
I've graduated, but re-activated my account to take a liberal elective (which is cheaper than taking it at BCIT, who knew???).
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| Registration dates! |
[20 Oct 2009|05:28pm] |
Well everyone it's that time again, you know the drill: Registration date, time and year of study.
November 6th, 8:30 am. 4th Year.
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| Parking Q |
[01 Sep 2009|12:42pm] |
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After many years of entering the parking lottery (3!), my number has finally come up. I am left with one question though... where on earth is G-Lot?
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| Getting a job on campus |
[23 Aug 2009|12:24pm] |
Hi guys,
I'm thinking about getting a job on campus since I'll be spending every waking moment up there this semester anyway. I have a feeling the bookstore isn't hiring anymore, might have missed the date? But I'm having difficulty finding infomation on this kind of thing on the website. I hate SFU's website.
Also, how do you get other positions, like research positions? One of my friends got a job roasting marshmallows in a microwave as a 'research' position and it paid very well with very flexible hours. I have no idea how he found it. Anyone have any ideas?
Appreciate the help, thanks!
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| Yet another DE question |
[08 Aug 2009|11:20pm] |
Hey guys,
I'm a prospective SFU student, with 3 years worth of credits from another post-secondary. I'm wondering if it will be possible to complete my degree at SFU with only DE courses?
SFU seems to offer a fairly extensive list of DE courses--well, at least compared to my current school that is! :-)
Thanks again.
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| Buyback |
[03 Aug 2009|11:20pm] |
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Does the bookstore buyback dissection kits (i.e. for BISC 316)?
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| Come Volunteer for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer! |
[20 Jul 2009|02:57pm] |
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is a 2-day, 60km walk with one night of camping to raise money for BC Cancer Foundation and for the fight against breast cancer and other women's cancers throughout the province. Participants will start on Saturday August 15th at Rocky Mountaineer (near Main and Terminal) and walk 30km to Killarney Park (near 49th and Rupert). They will spend the night in our tent village and then walk another 30k back to Rocky Mountaineer!
We need volunteers to help with this fantastic event... volunteers like you! We have the following shifts available, so please email me at mwhitney@endcancer.ca as soon as possible if you are interested in any of them!
- August 15th, Rocky Mountaineer, 5am to noon, Lots of admin type shifts, lots of participant interaction
- August 16th, Killarney Park, 8am to 1pm, You will be taking down sleeping tents on this shift (great for large or small groups and families)
- August 16th, Rocky Mountaineer, 5am to 1pm, Set-Up/Admin Type Shifts/Closing Ceremonies
- August 16th, Rocky Mountaineer, 1pm to 8pm, Tear Down/Admin Type Shifts/Closing Ceremonies
Thanks in advance!!! For more info on this event you can visit www.endcancer.ca
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