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SMUFU represents full-time faculty and professional librarians. SMUFU is the oldest English-speaking faculty union in Canada, established in 1974.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Joined October 2013
We are officially leaving X. We will keep this profile here as a stopping place but you can find us on BlueSky and on our soon-to-be updated web site at
smufu.org
We Are SMUFULearn more about us! Saint Mary's University Faculty Union, Halifax, NS, Canada. Supporting faculty, instructors, and librarians to provide high quality education to our students.
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Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities. Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too. Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
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“We will fight it every step of the way, legally, politically, and our members will be out in the street pushing back. There’s no way we will let them undermine higher education in this country.” - Todd Wolfson, AAUP President https://t.co/NH3Irb1VVb
theguardian.com
Lawsuit claims Trump’s orders violate the constitution and cause confusion and disruptions on college campuses
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SMUFU is pleased to learn that effective July 1, 2025, we will finally have a new President. We look forward to working with you, Dr. Khan.
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Solidarity News: Queen’s, UQAM, UOttawa reach tentative agreements with unions:
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The #Holocaust began with words – education & knowledge can help prevent genocide. 27 January is International #HolocaustRemembrance Day ℹ️ https://t.co/GDwmMo8klq
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Farewell tour for SMU Prez. Ask us if you’d like to know more.
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Heads up, #SMUCommunity! This applies to Saint Mary’s.
Boil Water Advisory in Effect for Beaver Bank, Middle and Lower Sackville, Upper Hammonds Plains, Bedford, Fall River, Halifax, Timberlea, Spryfield and Herring Cove. Halifax Water is advising customers that there is a possibility of unchlorinated drinking water in the area(s)
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Nominations for the Father William A. Stewart, S.J. Medal for Excellence in Teaching are now open! Find out more and download the nomination dossier here: https://t.co/ToSWNxbhmS
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Neo-Mcarthyism and the police / carceral state in full force against academics and students excersizing their moral conscience, academic freedom, and opposition to gen*cide.
The AAUP condemns today’s faculty arrests amidst peaceful protests at @nyuniversity. “We will fight to defend academic freedom & the right of faculty, students, & staff to peacefully assemble on campuses across the country." —Todd Wolfson, AAUP president https://t.co/OCO5Fk1Kgu
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Stay Strong Postal Workers; the Path to Fairness is Never Easy https://t.co/M8tVmlSKhF
#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour
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Post-secondary education faces threats from political and commercial interests. The @CAUT_ACPPU campaign 'Unlock Education' is a call for a more affordable and inclusive post-secondary education. https://t.co/u4dKCecVwS
education2025.ca
Everyone deserves the freedom associated with post-secondary education
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Wishing all students good luck on your final exams!
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I was happy to attend an event on campus for the first time in a long time. It was SMUFU’s 50th birthday. Great to see my colleague Peter MacInnis (CAUT President) and David Robinson at the event. Thanks to Cathy Conrad Suso for her leadership. #SolidarityForever
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Today is the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women @SMUHfxLibrary has a collection where you can learn more about the tragic events that inspire this solemn day. https://t.co/ZY0OmRqPgR
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“As universities and colleges must remain sites of rigorous intellectual engagement and wide-ranging debate, the potential to develop flawed policies is amplified.” Read the latest President’s Message: https://t.co/PF67CSa8VK
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This Friday, December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women at @MSVU_Halifax
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SMU Racialized Students Academic Network food drive: We welcome food items listed in the graphic below: please bring your donations to MS 218. Thank you everyone!
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BREAKING: @CAUT_ACPPU Council has passed an historic motion in defence of the right to criticize Israel and take action in support of Palestine. CAUT Council is composed of reps from faculty associations at 125 universities and colleges across Canada. #NoIHRA 🧵1/6
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