Algoma University Students' Union
1520 Queen Street East P6A 2G4 Sault Sainte Marie, ON, Canada

Attention Students, We are pleased to announce that The AUSU Food Pantry will reopen from holiday closure this afternoon Tuesday January 5, 2020 from 4 - 7pm (EST). Due to the ongoing pandemic there have been some changes made to the pantry operations to ensure the safety of our students and community members accessing this service. Please make note of the following changes:... When you arrive you must knock on the outside of the globe door (located near the front doors of the main building). You will not be allowed inside the pantry. Only one student is permitted to come to the appointment and masks must be worn. When you make your appointment you need to list allergies, dietary restrictions and if you have any preferred items. The pantry will do its best to meet your requests but will not be able to guarantee exact items. Food bags will be arranged prior to your arrival so it is very important that you come to the correct time slot and tell the pantry assistant your name so that you do not end up with the wrong bag of food. Appointments can be made through the google calendar link below: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched The following changes are required by administration and have not been made lightly. Hopefully this will be short term changes. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you! If you have any further questions please email [email protected]

We hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season, and are all looking forward to returning to classes and connecting with your fellow students and algoma community. We here at AUSU are excited to finally share our calendar of events for the frost 2021 orientation! Your Student Union has been working on amazing events to bring students together and create a fun and dynamic atmosphere for the Frost Winter 2021 Orientation! So be sure to stay tuned for more details and zoom ...links to be released later this week :) #excited #backtoschool #orientation #orientationweek #frost #frostweek #frost2021 #events #ausueventscalendar

Be sure to attend This mornings Official Information Session to learn all about your UHIP & Student VIP Extended Health Insurance, when to use which service, how you can access services, make claims, Opt-out and ask questions. Zoom information can be found in your AU student email and google calendar

Hey there! Do you love to cook? Do you love to share your favourite recipes / culture with your friends and fellow students? Then join us here at AUSU for our virtual cook off! To participate as a chef in the zoom cook off please send your video submissions via email to [email protected] by January 19th 2021, telling us what you are preparing and what ingredients will be used to share with fellow students. Video should be 3-5 Minutes in length max.

Join the AUSU Queer*/Trans* Student Councillor for our Queer 101 information session tonight at 8PM EST. Queer 101 is an inclusive safe space for open dialogue and learning virtually through zoom. ALL are WELCOME. Interested in knowing more about Queer* / Trans* folks? Then this is the place for you. Build consciousness and allyship, through education and open dialogue. Join us for an exploration of privilege, history and what can be done to create change and develop inclusiveness. A safer space to ask questions and gain understanding. #algomau #frost2021 #orientation #informationsession #conversation #safespace #safespacetotalk #queer #trans #beanally

Today is the last day to apply for the Program Coordinator Position, those interested please apply by email at [email protected] AUSU is seeking a Program Coordinator, a one-year contracted staff position whose purpose is to aid in the launch of an Equity Resource Centre, provide planning and execution support for advocacy and equity campaigns & events, in addition to the supervision of placement students for related AUSU services. For a full job description, list of d...uties and required qualifications please see the job posting athttp://www.ausu82.ca/jobs.html for full details. If you are looking for a challenging and deeply rewarding opportunity and you believe you meet the requirements to be successful in this role, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] Friday January 15, 2021 at 4pm EST.

Hello Thunderbirds I hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season and that you are all relaxing and resting during your extended holidays and excited to return to classes soon. We at AUSU wanted you all to know that our offices have re-opened from the holiday break, and while we cannot host office hours in person due to the province wide shut down we are all working from home. If you need anything just contact us at [email protected] and your email will be directed to the appropriate parties.

ATTENTION THUNDERBIRDS It's hard to believe that the Winter 2021 semester has arrived and that classes start on Monday, January 18th! The AU team wants t...o make sure you are READY for Winter 2021, and we have some amazing virtual orientation opportunities to help you get connected and prepared for the semester ahead! Make sure to check out the FULL schedule of virtual events, meet and greets, info sessions and so much more! Stay tuned on our stories for daily sneak peeks and info! LINK IN BIO For all Orientation information, follow Algoma University Student Life #algomau #orientation #thunderbirds #virtual #studentlife #university #universitylife #experience #getconnected #virtuallearning #virtualevents #allwelcome #registernow #algomauwinterorientation #winter2021 #studentexperience #tbirds Algoma University Students' Union Shingwauk Kinomage Gamig (Shingwauk University) Shingwauk Anishnaabe Students' Association (SASA) Algoma U School of Business & Economics Algoma University Student Life Algoma University Brampton Algoma U at Timmins

Be sure to join us tonight at 6pm EST Meet the Brampton Campus Life Coordinator and Meet your fellow students from the Brampton Campus, get familiar with downtown, campus, gym, Brampton culture, where to get information, getting settled, student life, and involvement opportunities. Zoom information can be found in your AU student email and google calendar... #meetandgreet #brampton #aubrampton #algomau #orientation #frost2021 #virtual #hotdrink #conversation

Did you know? Students of Algoma U can get a discount on their groceries? On Tuesdays students receive 10% off any purchase at participating Metro Locations. Just present your student ID at checkout.... #didyouknow #studentdiscount #metrotuesdays #selectlocations #algomau #saultstemarie

Wishing all our fellow students a happy extended holiday! We hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to connecting with you all soon. #extendedvacation #wintersemester #orientation #frost2021 #comingsoon

A big welcome back to all returning students! Hope you all had a great first day back. Did you know learning centers Raquel Lehto sends weekly tips and advice for how to improve and achieve academic success in your studies here at AlgomaU?! This weeks tip is about goal setting for improvement, learning from your mistakes and taking charge of your academic success.... REMEMBER: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The entire Student Success team is here to support you! You can email anytime to [email protected] [email protected] someone will get back to you quickly to determine how we best can help you. #ausumotionandmotivationmonday #motivationmonday #learningcenter #academicsupport #tips #stayconnected #allwelcome #algomau

A big welcome to all new students here at Algoma U, hope you all had an exciting first day of classes. Did you know that the learning center’s Raquel Lehto sends weekly tips and advice to help you improve and achieve academic success in your studies here at Algoma?! This weeks advice is all about staying connected and informed about what’s going on in the Algoma community, and the ways you can stay connected.... REMEMBER: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The entire Student Success team is here to support you! You can email anytime to [email protected] [email protected] someone will get back to you quickly to determine how we best can help you. #ausumotionandmotivationmonday #motivationmonday #learningcenter #academicsupport #tips #stayconnected #allwelcome #algomau

REMINDER that the winter opt in / opt out period is now open. Any students wanting to opt out must do so before the January 22 deadline. For more information please check your student email or www.studentvip.ca/ausu

This project is the result of ongoing efforts by AUSU and the University to enhance the overall student experience and modernize campus spaces. Students need an updated and functional space where they can study, socialize, enjoy meals and eventually congregate for events comfortably when it is safe to do so. I am very proud of this project, and the significant investment AUSU has made to ensure its success and provide students with a great experience. Heartfelt words from ...your Students' Union President Yahaya Alphonse, about our latest construction project to improve student spaces taking place on the speakeasy here on our SSM campus. All part of the ongoing restructuring and capital infrastructure plans here at AUSU, recently discussed at our latest town hall. Check out the article to see photos of the conceptual design and read more about the project taking place.

The communicationteam at Algoma University has started working on their annual holiday video! This year's video is about sharing with others some of the ways our staff, faculty and you the students celebrate the holidays in their home. Algoma University is proud to have such a rich and diverse population across our three campuses and We want to showcase everyone's unique traditions, by sharing in photo and video format!... Here are some ideas of what your could submit: - 15 second videoof yourself explaining your holiday tradition or what the holidaymeans to you and your family - Saying happy holidays in another language - Submitting an image or video of a holiday tradition. You could also share a photo or video taken last year (as I imagine holiday traditions will be different this year due to covid) The video should be approx 15-20 seconds and it should be recorded in landscape format (horizontal). But if you have a video from last year that's taken vertically, that's okay too. Please have all submissions sent to [email protected] by November 30th.

Algoma University 2020 Holiday Greeting This holiday season, we wanted to share some of the ways that our students, staff and faculty traditionally celebrate th...e Holidays. No matter where you live, please consider the safest way to modify your plans to slow the spread of COVID-19 in order to keep your friends, families and communities healthy and safe. From our AU family to yours, Happy Holidays, Mino nibaanaamaang miinawa Mino nimkookaading, Bones festes, , Joyeux Noel, ¡Felices fiestas! , Buone feste! Algoma University Brampton Algoma U at Timmins Algoma University Student Life Algoma University Students' Union Shingwauk Anishnaabe Students' Association (SASA) Shingwauk Kinomage Gamig (Shingwauk University) Algoma U School of Business & Economics

Join the AUSU Queer*/Trans* Student Councillor for our Queer 101 information session tomorow evening at 8PM EST. Queer 101 is an inclusive safe space for open dialogue and learning virtually through zoom. ALL are WELCOME. Interested in knowing more about Queer* / Trans* folks? Then this is the place for you. Build consciousness and allyship, through education and open dialogue. Join us for an exploration of privilege, history and what can be done to create change and develop inclusiveness. A safer space to ask questions and gain understanding. #algomau #frost2021 #orientation #informationsession #conversation #safespace #safespacetotalk #queer #trans #beanally

AUSU is seeking Web Developer and Graphic Design Team to Improve our exisiting Website The purpose of this project is to create a new and innovative design remodel to improve the overall function and attraction to the existing website domain ausu82.ca. We are aiming to create an interactive, dynamic and accurate information source for Algoma University Students to seek out and use on a daily basis, while also acting as a primary tool to attract and promote potential sponsor p...artnerships and revenue streams using our online platform. For full details on this project and RFP proponents please see the full job posting at http://www.ausu82.ca/jobs.html The deadline to respond to this RFP is no later than Monday, November 30, 2020 at 4:00pm EST. A decision will be made on the proposal that best meets the criteria, goals and vision for our organization will be made by Friday December 4th, 2020. If you are the successful candidate, we aimto get this project started as soon as possible following acceptance, with the expectation that the project can reach a soft launch Friday January 15th, 2021 for official relaunch and project completion no later than Monday February 1st 2021. We want to thank the public for their interest in this project. Please contact Chardon Kozak at [email protected] for inquiries, questions or concerns.

Stress is very hard for the mind, body and soul and can have negative long lasting effects on physical and mental health; De-stress with some furry friends with a virtual pet therapy session. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWXse6TGKm8&t=1s Also be sure to Stay connected with your Student union and Algoma U for updates on any and all things involving campus and student life.... https://www.algomau.ca//cam/coronavirus/staying-connected/

As the semester draws to a close, deadlines are fast approaching and many students may be feeling overwhelmed or defeated as they may have left too many projects to the last minute. Don’t panic, make a plan! Check out Raquels Motivation Monday Series for more information and tips on how to strategize and make a plan to be successful in completing your course work on time.... Check your student provided email for details

Happy Transgender Awareness Week, from all of us at AUSU. #TransgenderAwarenessWeek is a week in which we all reflect and educate ourselves on the struggles that Trans* folk face, as well as taking some time to learn about all the wonderful things Trans* folk are accomplishing. Here are some simple ways to be a better Trans* ally: -Ask people their pronouns, and then make an effort to use them.... -Educate yourself so others don’t have to. -Respect people’s boundaries. -Let Trans* folk take up space, especially in their own community. We’ve also compiled for you a short, non-exhaustive list of Trans* and Non-Binary activists and advocates you can follow to continue your journey of learning to be a better, more inclusive ally. We also recommend you follow them if you are Trans* or Non-Binary, as these pages often share resources you may find useful. @raindovemodel @alokvmenon @indyamoore @believeinmaybe @ndnthunder @i_weigh @iolovesyou Stay safe Thunderbirds, I hope you all have a nice week of reflection and education. -Rebekah Gwynn (They/Them), AUSU Queer / Trans* Councilor 2020-2021

Today is Motion and Motivation Monday! Let’s start off the week right, feeling energized, stretched and ready to go. With the seasons changing there’s always reasons to skip the gym, so here is a virtual session you can do from home! Join physiotherapist Amanda Dawson for this amazing work from home tutorial! https://drive.google.com//1t7DHW6nfzLQMf0aWtITxqlRjL/view #ausumotionandmotivationmonday #motivationmonday #workfromhome #fitfromhome #physiotherapy #virtualsession

We would like to wish our fellow students a Happy Diwali from your AUSU2020 board

Mental health and wellness is important we want our students to know you always have someone to talk to. As a student here at Algoma U you have access to many services to help you with your mental health needs. I.M.WELL http://imwell.ca/... GOOD2TALK https://drive.google.com//1bdpvynG9SWMpKUohoO6-vfA4bj/view TELEHEALTH https://drive.google.com//1ofYkRUc-QL6Qu-R8ODRCakA0u2/view If you require additional support services, please contact your Academic Success Advisor or email [email protected]