SAMU thanks city councillor Michael Janz for taking the time to present information on the new city budget to MacEwan students and for answering our many questions about future city plans. With municipal issues like housing and transportation being front of mind for...
On Thursday, October 1, SAMU executives had the pleasure of hosting Nathan Ip, MLA for Edmonton-South West and the technology and innovation critic. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the impact of tech on students, including the prevalence of AI in classrooms...
Earlier this month, SAMU welcomed MLA Naheed Nenshi, leader of Alberta's NDP, to campus for discussions on student concerns and how the province can best support Alberta's post-secondary students. We focused in particular on changes to the Alberta student aid system,...
ALBERTA REFERENDUM 2026 WHAT TO KNOW Alberta has called a referendum for October 19, 2026. Here's what you should know: WHAT ARE THE REFERENDUM QUESTIONS? There are nine yes or no questions in the upcoming referendum: Do you support the Government of Alberta taking...
Open Letter to the Government of Alberta The Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton, Alberta that represents over 19,000 MacEwan University students in institutional, municipal, provincial, and federal...
Students Left in the Dark About Looming Increases to Tuition as MacEwan University Moves Board of Governors Meeting Online to Avoid Student Feedback March 26, 2026 In a move that shuts out students from the decision-making tables of the university, MacEwan University...
DON'T GO TEXTBOOK BROKE NO TEXTBOOK COST FILTER There’s no better way to start the year than centering the conversation on student needs! Say goodbye to hidden textbook costs! After several years of dedicated advocacy and student-driven campaigning, SAMU is proud to...
There’s no better way to start the year than centering the conversation on student needs!SAMU recently welcomed the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, as well as Chelsae Petrovic, Parliamentary Secretary for Health...
Dear students, On November 19th, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, invoking the notwithstanding clause to defend previously introduced legislation targeting gender-diverse Albertans. As your voice...