St. Thomas University Students' Union
St. Thomas students organize bus to Fredericton
With the Acadian Lines service disruption entering into its second month, the Students’ Union at St. Thomas University has chartered a bus to help students get back to Fredericton for the start of winter semester classes. “The bus before Christmas was well received by members of the university community, and as such, we have decided [...]
Students run own bus to get home for the Holidays
Students run own bus to get home for the Holidays Despite an ongoing labour dispute at Acadian Lines, the Students’ Union at St. Thomas University has organized their own bus transportation to help students get home for the holidays. “With no Acadian Lines bus service to get students home for the holidays, we’ve decided to [...]
Madness? This… Is… Move-In Madness!!!
Move-In Madness!!! It’s the new sevice that’s sweeping the campus! Thanks to an epic team-up with the STUSU and UNBSU, from September 7th to September 9th, you can come to the Blue Room at the Student Union Building between 8am and 5pm. There, you can purchase the finest in second-hand-furniture selection. On the 7th and [...]
SafeWheels is now SafeRide!
The St. Thomas University Students’ Union has partnered with the University of New Brunswick Student Union for the operation of the Union’s “free-ride home” service. The new SafeRide service, previously operated at STU under the SafeWheels banner, will use existing resources of the UNBSU to improve service and access for students at both universities. The [...]
Students Disappointed by Proposed End of Tuition Freeze
Students from St. Thomas University were disappointed to see that no political party has committed to continuing the tuition freeze. None of the parties mentioned a continuation of the tuition freeze in their post-secondary education announcements, with the Progressive Conservatives going as far to say that they would want post-secondary institutions to create a “four-year [...]
Students Return to Unexpected Fee
Students Return to Unexpected Fee August 31st, 2010 St. Thomas University students will see a new $50 Health Centre Fee on their tuition bill this fall. Despite a commitment this spring from the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour that tuition and ancillary fees would not increase in the coming year. The St. Thomas [...]
STU Students Oppose End of Mandatory Long-Form Census
Students from St. Thomas University added their voices to the country’s growing opposition against the proposed end to the mandatory long-form census. In recognizing how arts students will be greatly affected by the federal government’s decision, the St. Thomas University Students’ Union unanimously voted to oppose the end of this important research tool. “Arts students [...]
STU Increases International Tuition without Consulting Students
June 21st, 2010 St. Thomas University has announced an increase to international students’ tuition fees for the upcoming year. There is currently a freeze on tuition fees for Canadian students; however, international tuition fees will increase by $480 this year. “It is unfair to announce tuition increases when most international students are not on campus, [...]
STUSU Reaction to the NB Budget
STUSU encouraged by the NB Government’s budget; But students still have a long way to go. FREDERICTON, NB: The government of New Brunswick recently has announced important steps toward keeping post secondary education affordable and accessible in this recent budget. The St. Thomas University Students’ Union (STUSU) is pleased with the government decision to increase [...]
