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=History=
SSMU was predated by the Alma Mater Society, which was in 1902-1903. The Society, however, had little responsibility and resources. SSMU was founded in 1908 by the McGill Debating Union. It was recognized as the students' official representative body in the following year.
McGill University began its existence with the Faculty of Medicine in 1829 and the Faculty of Arts in 1843. However, not until the beginning of the 1900s was there an association on campus to provide representation and social events for students. Before this time there were no dances, no debating societies, and no government lobbying organizations. The demands for such an organization began to increase with the growth of student-led activities at the turn of the century.
=What Does SSMU Do?=
SSMU's general goal is to speak out and advocate for the the interests of McGill undergrads. On the local university levels, SSMU represents students to the McGill administration. They work hard for fairer academic justice processes, better quality instruction, and better services for students. On the broader level, SSMU strongly advocates for accessible quality public education. They were founded in 1908 and are currently located in the William Shatner Building
===SSMU Funds===
SSMU has a wide variety of funds available to students or EUS groups. A few examples include travel funds to attend conferences of competitions, sustainability funds , and funds for first -year student out reachoutreach. For a complete list of funds see [[SSMU Funds]].
=Representation=
The EUS is represented to SSMU through their legislative council. Two [[SSMU Rep|SSMU Reps]], elected by engineering undergraduate, sit on both [[Council|EUS Council]] and [https://ssmu.ca/governance/ssmu-legislative-council/ SSMU Legislative Council]. They advocate the interests of engineering students while legislating at the SSMU level.
===The McGill Senate===
EUS is represented to the the McGill administration through the [[Engineering Senator]]. The Engineering Senator is part of the SSMU Caucus which is a group of all the senators that represent faculties. SSMU works with this caucus to advocate the interests of students as a whole to the McGill administration.
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