40th Anniversary Events
Most events are free, first-come, first-serve and open to all, space permitting. We invite you to stay for as long or short a time as you wish. Events requiring reservations are indicated below and on the registration form. Please review the following event descriptions for all the fun and festivities!
ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Tours of Burnaby campus 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, duration approximately 45 minutes Leaving hourly from Convocation Mall. Ending at the Cornerstone Building, UniverCity
Tours of UniverCity 10:45 am – 4:45 pm, duration approximately 30 minutes Leaving hourly from the Cornerstone Building
Free Use of SFU Gym and Pool 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Chancellor’s Gymnasium
Library Open House: Discover the Hub of SFU Life 10:00 am – 4:00 pm WAC Bennett Library
Music on the Mall 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Convocation Mall Stage Sponsored by: TD Meloche Monnex, BMO Mosaik MasterCard, and Leader Frames
Archives Display 10:00 am – 5:00 pm SFU Theatre Foyer
Kids Camps 10:15 am – 5:30 pm Chancellor’s Gymnasium Cost: $10 per child * Registration required. Find more details at www.sfu.ca/alumni/40th/kids.html. Sponsored by: Leader Frames
Browsing in the Bookstore 11:00 am – 3:00 pm SFU Bookstore
Laser Lights at Night 9:00 pm – midnight Four laser lights form a pyramid of light 900 metres high from each corner of the AQ. See it close up on campus, or view it from most areas in the lower mainland. --
FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS
* Reservations are required for faculty/departmental events. See www.sfu.ca/alumni/40th/reg.html .
Faculty of Business Alumni Lunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm West Mall Complex (WMX), 3rd Floor Contact: Anne Campbell
Communication Alumni Reunion *** NOW FULLY BOOKED *** 11:30 – 1:00 pm Diamond Alumni Centre, lower level Contact: Marcia Shimizu
Computing Science Alumni Gathering 11:30 – 1:00 pm Applied Science Building (ASB) Atrium Contact: Amanda Woodhall and visit: www.cs.sfu.ca/events/40th_anniversary Sponsored by: TD Meloche Monnex
Engineering Science Alumni Gathering 11:30 – 1:00 pm Applied Science Building (ASB) Atrium Contact: Paula Scott and visit: www.cs.sfu.ca/events/40th_anniversary Sponsored by: TD Meloche Monnex
Linguistics Alumni Gathering 11:30 – 1:00 pm Halpern Centre Contact: Paul McFetridge and visit: www.sfu.ca/linguistics
Faculty of Arts Alumni Barbeque *** NOW FULLY BOOKED *** 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Atrium Cafeteria, Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) Contact: Susan McAlevy
Faculty of Science Alumni Barbeque *** NOW FULLY BOOKED *** 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm South Science Atrium (SSB) Contact: Rosemary Hotell --
SPECIAL EVENTS
Alumni Coffee Party 10:00 am – 11:30 am Atrium Cafeteria, Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) Catch up with SFU faculties/departments and alumni, faculty, and staff, while enjoying coffee, caffeine, and great conversation. It’s a great way to connect!
Charter Alumni Luncheon 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Diamond Alumni Centre * This event is now FULL Blast to the past at this special gathering of SFU's first class of students, faculty, and staff. Guest speaker and SFU historian Hugh Johnston will share highlights of his new book, Radical Campus: Making Simon Fraser University.
Pipers’ Procession to Convocation Mall 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Departing from Diamond Alumni Centre, Applied Sciences Building, and West Mall Complex. Hear the heartbeat of the highlands as members of the world famous SFU Pipe Band guide alumni and guests to Convocation Mall for the official words of welcome.
Words of Welcome from President Stevenson 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm Convocation Mall Stage Celebrate the feeling of connection and community as SFU President Dr. Michael Stevenson welcomes you back to SFU. Bring your SFU spirit and let it be heard!
Philosophers’ Café 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Atrium Cafeteria, Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) Put on your thinking cap at one of the largest Philosophers’ Cafés ever, as we ponder the question of “Why SFU?”. Why did you come to SFU, and why did it make a difference in your life? Hmmm… Sponsored by: BMO Mosaik MasterCard
Celebrating the Collection: From Dante to Dylan, Books to Bytes 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm WAC Bennett Library Dust off your book bag and discover the diversity and dynamism of the Library’s print and online collection at this special reception for alumni and guests.
Vancouver TheatreSports Improv Comedy Show 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm SFU Theatre at Convocation Mall Laugh your head off as Vancouver’s premiere comedy troupe highlights the funniest facets of SFU, and pokes fun at our past, our present, our place, and our people. Sponsored by: Clearsight Wealth Management
Movie: My American Cousin 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm SFU Theatre at Convocation Mall Indulge in the simple joys of popcorn, coca-cola, and a classic award-winning film with special guest Sandy Wilson (BA ’70), the movie’s director. Suitable for the whole family. Sponsored by: Leader Frames
Diamond Alumni Centre Jazz Open House 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Diamond Alumni Centre Unwind and bask in the beautiful inlet view with live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and tours of the new Diamond Alumni Centre (DAC), the newest benefit for SFU alumni. Sponsored by: TD Meloche Monnex and Manulife Financial
Alumni Association Pub Dance 9:00 pm – 1:00 am The Highland Pub at SFU Cost: $10 per person * Purchase tickets online at www.sfu.ca/alumni/40th/reg.html Savour a cold beer with old friends and new, while you boogie down to the sounds of classic rock band Wager. Minimum age 19, children not permitted. Sponsored by: SFU Alumni Association
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