African Students' Association - University of Alberta

03/28/2019

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I came to Canada in 2013 to pursue higher education at the University of Alberta, and most importantly seek a safer life. Tunisia is not considered to be dangerous enough by Canada to grant people like myself refugee status; so, my only option to enter the country, was as an international student...

04/16/2018

This is a reminder that nominations end tonight at 11pm. If you've been thinking about joining AFSA or ways to be more involved on campus, nominate yourself or your friends!

Hello AFSA Members:

AFSA is looking for passionate, energetic, dynamic, and committed members to take up the leadership mantle for next academic year. Please complete the nomination form attached if you are interested and email it back to [email protected]. Members can also nominate their friends, but only with their friends' consent. Also attached is the constitution for your information (it has information on duties of officers etc). The positions are:

1. President
2. Vice President (Fundraising &Projects)
3. Vice-President (Community &Alumni Relations)
4. Secretary-General
5. Treasurer
6. Publicity Secretary
7. Secretary for Cultural and Social Affairs
8. Volunteer Coordinator, and
9. Campus Saint-Jean Liaison.

Check the link for the Nomination Form ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mgFv4t6Rgiw-paq3z59NmZIYxi4GM5KG/view?usp=sharing ) or email us at [email protected]

Please take note of the following dates:

April 12: Nominations Open
April 15: Nominations Close (11 pm)
April 16, 17: Election Campaign
April 18-19: Voting Starts (from 12noon till April 19 midnight)
April 20: Announce Election Results
TBA: Handing Over Ceremony!!

Voting will be done online via google doc. Information about this will be made available prior to the voting period. Please feel free to direct any questions to us [email protected].

We encourage you to put your name up; all positions are open to be contested!!!


Best,
Election Committee

04/12/2018

Hello AFSA Members:

AFSA is looking for passionate, energetic, dynamic, and committed members to take up the leadership mantle for next academic year. Please complete the nomination form attached if you are interested and email it back to [email protected]. Members can also nominate their friends, but only with their friends' consent. Also attached is the constitution for your information (it has information on duties of officers etc). The positions are:

1. President
2. Vice President (Fundraising &Projects)
3. Vice-President (Community &Alumni Relations)
4. Secretary-General
5. Treasurer
6. Publicity Secretary
7. Secretary for Cultural and Social Affairs
8. Volunteer Coordinator, and
9. Campus Saint-Jean Liaison.

Check the link for the Nomination Form ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mgFv4t6Rgiw-paq3z59NmZIYxi4GM5KG/view?usp=sharing ) or email us at [email protected]

Please take note of the following dates:

April 12: Nominations Open
April 15: Nominations Close (11 pm)
April 16, 17: Election Campaign
April 18-19: Voting Starts (from 12noon till April 19 midnight)
April 20: Announce Election Results
TBA: Handing Over Ceremony!!

Voting will be done online via google doc. Information about this will be made available prior to the voting period. Please feel free to direct any questions to us [email protected].

We encourage you to put your name up; all positions are open to be contested!!!


Best,
Election Committee

04/08/2018

Photos from Cultural Night 2018. Thank you to all who came and supported! Special shoutout to Fatima Mohamed for capturing the night and editing the photos. Videos will be coming soon. You have all made the night so special!

03/13/2018

"The University proposed increases to undergraduate international tuition by 3.14%, while domestic students have a freeze on their tuition and the cost of all residences rent at the UofA are increasing by 4%. The proposed cost increases of (1) International Student Tuition, (2) Residence Rent and (3) Lister Center Meal Plan will be voted on March 16th for approval by the Board of Governors.

The International Students' Association is trying to get feedback on how undergraduates students feel about the proposed increases. This survey will be anonymous.

https://goo.gl/forms/1GTn4SEVgvoi7n2o1"

Create a new survey on your own or with others at the same time. Choose from a variety of survey types and analyze results in Google Forms. Free from Google.

03/08/2018

Hey friends don’t forget to vote! Today is the last day to vote. It won’t take more than a minute.

Hey everyone don’t forget to vote! Make your voice heard.
https://elections.su.ualberta.ca/intro.html

02/23/2018

"Next week, a University of Alberta committee will be voting on whether to increase international students tuition, inflate rent, and implement an expensive mandatory meal plan. This could mean that many students will pay approximately $1500 more next year, with forecasted increases in following years. With these proposed costs, many students will no longer be able to afford a post-secondary degree, even with the help of student loans. We understand that the university needs money to operate, but it shouldn’t be on the backs of some of our most vulnerable students. That is unacceptable.
These proposals can be voted down. Last year, the Anytime Dining Meal Plan failed at the Board of Governors because students’ stood against it. In a meeting just last week, increases to international student tuition barely passed with 7 in favour and 6 against, after substantial debate. Our students stand together. We will not accept increases targeting international students or students in residence.
If you do not think that the University should be increasing the cost of education for our students, please attend the University of Alberta Board of Governors, Finance and Property Committee (BFPC) meeting on Tuesday February 27th at 1:30PM in SAB 2-31. We can stop this, together.
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01/24/2018

“FURCA 2018 is taking place March 12-15, 2018. We invite submissions from U of A undergraduate students to present research posters, oral presentations, or creative works. This year, we are also pleased to offer a one day professional development workshop for FURCA presenters, covering presentation strategies, interdisciplinary communication, and networking skills.

The deadline for FURCA abstract submissions is Friday, January 26, 2018. You can submit your abstract through the URI website: https://www.ualberta.ca/undergraduate-research-initiative/furca “

FURCA 2018 is taking place March 12-15, 2018. We invite submissions from U of A undergraduate students to present research posters, oral presentations, or creative works. This year, we are also pleased to offer a one day professional development workshop for FURCA presenters, covering presentation strategies, interdisciplinary communication, and networking skills.

The deadline for FURCA abstract submissions is Friday, January 26, 2018. You can submit your abstract through the URI website: https://www.ualberta.ca/undergraduate-research-initiative/furca

11/30/2017

Hello AFSA friends and family. We are currently recruiting performers for our upcoming event JAM NIGHT. If you or anyone you know is interested in sharing their talents please send us an email at [email protected] or simply contact us on our page. All people are welcome and we are so excited to hear from you!!

11/23/2017

Hello everyone! Our next debate will be announced soon, but first we want to hear from you! The general topic will be about cultural appropriation, but what specific points or situations would you like to address? Let us know in the comments! 🤔