Hello first years!
Voting days are here, and the polls are open. I know for many of you, this will be your first ever SU Election. So here is a quick version of what you need to know.
Election for what?
The SU holds an election every March to determine who will be your student leaders for the next cycle (from May until next April, 2022).
Why should I bother voting?
I get it – you’re asking, “what does the SU even do?” Well, believe it or not, the SU has a profound impact on your student experience. We operate Mac Hall, advocate against unfair tuition increases, and host hundreds of events and programs each year.
Just in the last few weeks, your current SU exec successfully advocated for a CR/F option for your winter grades, and worked with our partner schools from across the province to apply public pressure through media to the Alberta government to freeze cuts to post-secondary education.
Ok you convinced me… how do I vote?
It’s so easy, I promise. First, check out all the candidates’ platforms here to see who is running and what matters to them. Then log into your Student Centre at my.ucalgary.ca to cast your vote! You can literally vote from anywhere, right up until Thursday at 4 p.m.
The election results will be announced on Thursday evening on the SU’s social media, so make sure you follow us @SUUofC.
All the best,
Frank Finley,
President, Students’ Union