CBU Students' Union
1250 Grand Lake Road B1P 6L2 Sydney, NS, Canada

The CBUSU food bank is OPEN!! Visit Annabel over at New Dawn Enterprises, suite 104! Monday: 12:00 - 2:00... Tuesday: 12:00 - 4:00 Wednesday: 12:00 - 2:00 Thursday: 12:00 - 4:00 Questions or concerns? Contact [email protected]

It’s crucial to stopping the spread of COVID-19 that students get tested on day 6, 7, or 8 of their 14 day self-isolation period Visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en to book your COVID-19 test! @studentsns #COVID_19 #COVID #stopthespread #gettested

Are you interested in running for a seat on the SRC for the CBU Students’ Union? Now is your chance! Visit cbusu.ca/elections-act for more information! Nominations are due January 22nd, 2021, no later than 4:00 PM!

Hear what our very own Ryan Magee has to say about the new Centre for Discovery and Innovation!

Attention international students if you have been affected by COVID-19 while in Canada and hold or held a PGWP be sure to check out the info below!

Getting a flu vaccine will not only protect you, but those around you as well! Resister for an appointment this Friday by emailing [email protected]

Returning to Nova Scotia? All Students arriving in Nova Scotia from anywhere except Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland after the holidays need to: 1) Complete a Nova Scotia Safe Check-in Form before arriving: https://travel-declaration.novascotia.ca/... 2) Self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the province. 3) Complete a digital check-in daily during self-isolation Students are also encouraged to get a COVID-19 test on day 6, 7, or 8 of self-isolation Schedule your test using the COVID-19 self-assessment tool: https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ Questions? Visit the Coronavirus website: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/education/#post-secondary

Want to stay up-to-date on all things CBUSU Learn more about event registration, job postings, resources and important information for students here: https://linktr.ee/cbustudentsunion We update this link on a weekly basis as more resources become available to us!

Hey Cape Breton - meet our finalists for the Hire Me Cape Breton pitch competition! Make sure to cast your vote at www.hiremecapebreton.com to decide who will... win the $1,000 prize and show some support for our top 6! Cape Breton University Alumni and Friends CBU Students' Union Cape Breton University NSCC Marconi Campus NSCC Strait Area Campus Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC Nova Scotia Works-Island Employment Nova Scotia Works - YMCA of Cape Breton Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce Strait Area Chamber Nova Scotia Works - NEDAC - Northside Employment & Resource Centre

We’re hiring To apply, email [email protected] The deadline to apply is 4:00pm AST on November 27th, 2020.... #CBUSU

Hey students, check this out! #CBUSU #MyWellnessPlan

May the festivals of lights fill your life with a glow of happiness and sparkle of joy. The @cbustudentsunion wishes everyone a very Happy Diwali!

A message from the CBUSU Executive Team - Amrinder Singh ([email protected]) Tom Scaria ([email protected]) Haeley Langlois ([email protected])... Ryan Magee ([email protected]) - We would also like to congratulate the newest members of the Student Representative Council! - Akanksha Sharma & Shubhdeep Sidhu (Shannon School of Business) Anmol Gupta (School of Education & Health) Sandeep Amaraneni & Arunima Sharma (International Student Reps) Marlene Powell (Indigenous Student Seat) Akhil Madhav (Off-Campus Rep) Akshay Lal (Residence Rep) See more

DIWALI IS HERE! To celebrate Diwali ‘The Festival of Lights’, CBUSU is partnering with two Indian restaurants in our community to offer $5 Veg plates exclusively for our students. ‘Swaagat’ will be offering Veg Thalis on Friday, 13th November and ‘Butterbeer’ will be offering Variety Dosa Combos on Saturday, 14th November between 5 pm and 9 pm. Visit these participating restaurants at the mentioned date and time to avail of this exclusive offer. Take-out and Dine-in optio...ns available but hurry upThere are only 50 plates per participating restaurant so you don’t want to miss out! And more importantly, don’t forget to bring your Student ID! Restaurant #1 Name: Swaagat- The Real Taste of India Dish: Veg Thali Combo Cost: $5 per Student Date: Friday, 13th November Time: 5 PM 9 PM Address: 453 Prince St, Sydney, NS B1P 5L3 Phone: (902) 270-5686 Restaurant #2 Name: BUTTERBEER - The Indian Restaurant Dish: Variety Dosa Combo Cost: $5 per Student Date: Saturday, 14th November Time: 5 PM 9 PM Address: 710 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N 1J2 Phone: (902) 567-0870 Both participating restaurants will be adhering to local COVID-19 protocols.

Want to attend the annual Haunted Trail "Fright Night" at Two Rivers Wildlife Park We're giving away tickets to CBU students for October 17th at 8PM Register now by completing this online form! Register here: https://bit.ly/3jIfTIU Space is limited. All health and safety precautions will be followed as outlined by the provincial government. Masks are required.... Transportation can be provided upon request!! See more

Want to learn how to make beaded earrings with our Indigenous Liaison Coordinator Why not attend the class this Friday from 1:00pm-4:00pm!! Register for a free beaded earrings class by emailing [email protected] ! Supplies with be given to participants as well as food and drink. Space is very limited. All safety regulations are being followed as outlined by the provincial government

ATTENTION SPRING 2020 GRADS We will be lending graduation gowns to the Spring 2020 graduates during the month of October to allow you to take photos with friends and family since you were unable to do so in the Spring. We understand the importance of making memories and we are here for you!! To apply for this program, visit our website: https://www.cbusu.ca/grad-gown-borrowing Fill out the application and ... Application closes October 8 at 5:00PM (AST)

Did you miss the CBRM Mayoral Debate Head over to CBC Cape Breton's YouTube channel to watch, or rewatch as the candidates talk about very important topics in the CBRM. You won't want to miss it. Don't forget - Voting is open October 7-17, 2020 and we encourage all student eligible to #getoutandvote

All we can say is WOW Check out the September issue of Caper Times for the 2020-2021 year. We are extremely proud of our Editor and her team for completing this. If you haven't yet, give it a read! If you want to submit a piece to Caper Times, email [email protected]

Today, October 1, is Treaty Day. Today we commemorate the signing of the Peace and Friendship Treaties of the 1700s Today brings communities together to celebrate the Indigenous culture and heritage across the province and country. We encourage you to take the time to learn more about why today is important We are all treaty people.

Want to attend a Paint Night fundraiser for Capers Helping Capers Visit this page and register on Eventbrite!!

HEY FALL GRADS Did you know nominations opened for Valedictorian for the Fall 2020 Convocation?? Email [email protected] to request a package Nominations close October 9th at 4:00pm AST

Did you know that today is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is a day when we wear orange shirts to honour of all the children who attended residential schools in Canada. A day designed to bring awareness about the history and effects of residential schools. To show your support, wear orange today! #EveryChildMatters #CBUSUSupports

The CBU Students’ Union stands in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik and Mi’kmaq First Nations communities Please take the time to learn about the situations happening across the province over the recent weeks. We recognize and honour the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760 and 1761. Want to know more about Treaty 1752? Visit this page on the CBU website: https://www.cbu.ca//mikmaq-resour/treaties/treaty-of-1752/

Don't forget that our TownHall Meeting is happening today 11:30am-1:30pm Want to join the conversation? Click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83730836145

Thank you for your support

EVENT ALERT On Tuesday, Sept. 29 join us on Zoom for the first CBUSU TownHall Meeting! We'll be addressing student concerns and giving an update about our services DM us your concerns and topics you want us to discuss.... Zoom link to join will be in our bio!! See more

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Students' Union is currently seeking nominations of student councillors on the 2020-2021 Students' Representative Council. Anyone interested in running for SRC is asked to request a ... nomination form from the CRO, Harpreet Singh by emailing [email protected] starting 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, September 30, 2020 no later than 4 p.m. Please visit www.cbusu.ca for copies of the Bylaws and Elections Act. See more

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SOCIETIES Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 year! Visit our website to fill out the application form and view all other important documents for the year Societies that do not register with the CBUSU will not be eligible for funding or supports!... https://www.cbusu.ca/societies See more

Check out this video by our EVP Tom Joseph about Zoom Etiquette while attending classes and meetings in the virtual world Don’t forget that it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and background noise while attending virtual classes! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Want to learn more about Cape Breton Cultures and communities ?? Why not register for the Cultural Connector program?

Message us to get involved! Food and t-shirts will be supplied. Certificates of involvement will be provided upon request!

STUDENTS We are currently under a tropical storm warning, as the Category 1 Hurricane 'Teddy' approaches Cape Breton over the next few hours. Wind speed is expected to be between 70km per hour - 100km per hour, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Preparation is key: charge your devices, have bottled water, as well as food items prepared, and make sure your flashlights have working batteries, in case of a power outage.... We are here for you. If you need help, or have any issues arise throughout the storm, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Stay safe, and stay indoors, Capers. #CBUSU #CBU #Students #CapeBreton #HurricaneTeddy

CANADIAN STUDENTS AT CBU This is an important update regarding your health and dental benefits. Please review this information carefully. #CBUSU #CBU #Canada