Event details & displays
The 60th anniversary celebration is your opportunity to discover and learn not only about SFU's past, but also its future! Scroll below to view the event schedule and view a list of the various displays that will be available to explore.
Event details & schedule
Event details
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: SRYE Atrium | 10285 University Drive, Surrey
Cost: $10 per person
What to wear: This is a casual event and wearing SFU gear is encouraged! A small token/gift will be given to those in SFU swag.
Event schedule
- 5:30 p.m. The event officially begins; explore the interactive displays
- 6:00 p.m. The speaking program & cake cutting
- 6:30 p.m. It's time to network and check out the interactive displays
- 7:30 p.m. The event ends
Event displays & experiences
Faculty of Applied Sciences
The Faculty of Applied Sciences team will have multiple interactive projects to show and share with you during the event, including: PEPPER the robot, Mechatronics and Software Systems projects, Sustainable Energy Engineering Capstone projects by students and more!
SFU School of Medicine
Learn about the developments with B.C.'s new medical school at SFU and the impact it will have on students and healthcare not only in B.C., but also across Canada. The team will be able to share plans about interim classroom space for the medical school at the Surrey campus.
SFU Archives
The Archives' team will have a variety of items from their vault on display. This is your opportunity to interact with real pieces of SFU's history and see how the SFU experience, and campuses, have changed over the past 60 years.
Alumni benefits & discounts
Did you know that SFU alumni have access to special benefits and services? The discount program is growing, including new discounts and benefits available with Broadway Across Canada, Cirque du Soleil, Vancouver Warriors, and so much more! Learn about all the ways you can stay connected and access your benefits after graduation.
School for the Contemporary Arts
Enjoy a live performance by dancers from the School of Contemporary Arts.
Cap off the evening with something sweet!
- Enjoy a slice of birthday cake baked by “Is it Cake? Holiday” champion and alumnus, Jujhar Mann (BBA’21)
- Bite into some limited-edition treats from Bak’d cookies, owned by SFU alumnus Jessica Nguyen (BBA’20)
Events and programs for SFU alumni are made possible thanks to our affinity partners.