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1. Alumni Make a World of Difference
2. Word of Mouse Contest - Spread the Word
3. Travel Opportunity for SFU Pipe Band Fans
4. Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy - Call for Nominations
5. SFU 40th Anniversary Banners - On Sale Now
6. Winter Break Camps for Kids
7. Celebrate the Season at SFU - Tree Lighting, Holiday Buffet, Jazz for Kicks
8. Upcoming Events
9. SFU News
1. Alumni Make a World of Difference
Thank you to more than 4,500 alumni who gave over $340,000 this fall to scholarships, bursaries, the library, and other funds that help students at SFU. If you haven't yet had a chance to donate, there is still time. All gifts postmarked by Dec. 31, 2006 are eligible for a 2006 tax receipt. Donate at 604.291.5309 or www.sfu.ca/advancement.
View SFU's video at www.mediadesign.sfu.ca/alumni06 to see how alumni giving makes a world of difference.
Thank you for your support!
2. Word of Mouse Contest - Spread the Word
Do you know an SFU grad who is NOT getting our emails? Tell them to visit our website and enter the Word of Mouse contest. Check it out at www.sfu.ca/alumni/contest. Alumni who already receive our monthly e-newsletter are automatically eligible - no need to enter. Contest closes December 31, 2006. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
3. Travel Opportunity for SFU Pipe Band Fans
Are you a fan of the SFU Pipe Band? Would you be interested in travelling to Glasgow, Scotland next August to watch them compete in the World Pipe Band Championships? Potential highlights: Enjoy dinner with the Pipe Band in a quaint village called Bridge of Allan, watch the Band rehearse in Stirling, attend the Edinburgh Tattoo, visit Stirling Castle and the William Wallace Monument, and see the Band perform in concert. Price (to be determined) would include: Flights, transfers, accommodation, and entrance tickets to the World's. To receive more information about this group trip, email Holli Edgelow, Director of Ceremonies & Events, at hedgelow@sfu.ca
4. Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy - Call for Nominations
The Sterling Prize is awarded annually to a recipient whose work presents new ways of looking at the world, ways that are daring and creative. Whether a student, staff member, academic, graduate, or a member of the community who has a connection to SFU, the prize winner is selected for unconventional and untraditional work that challenges complacency. The winner receives a $5,000 cash award and makes a public presentation at the Centre for Dialogue. Contact the Sterling Prize Committee at vpacad@sfu.ca if you intend to nominate someone or would like to suggest a candidate. Deadline: January 31, 2007. www.sfu.ca/sterlingprize
5. SFU 40th Anniversary Banners - On Sale Now
The distinctive SFU 40th anniversary banners that decorated the campuses and lower mainland streets during the anniversary year are now available at the SFU Bookstore (Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver locations). Banners have a red or blue background, measure 32" x 80" and sell for $25 each. Inquiries at www.sfu.ca/bookstore
6. Winter Break Camps for Kids
SFU Recreation & Athletics is offering numerous camps and clinics this winter holiday season. Whether your kids are into sports or prefer to hang with friends and learn cool new games, we have something for you. Clinics include softball, volleyball and basketball. Camps include recreation for 5-12 years, music for 5-10 years, and a teen leadership camp for 14-17 years. Details and registration at http://cgi.sfu.ca/~recreati/newsite/modules/xfsection/index.php?category=86
7. Celebrate the Season at SFU - Tree Lighting, Holiday Buffet, Jazz for Kicks
Tree Lighting
The SFU Community Trust invites alumni, family and friends to enjoy refreshments, live music, prizes, and seasonal cheer at UniverCity's Tree Lighting Ceremony. Words of welcome at 5:00 pm by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan. Thursday December 14, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Cornerstone Building, SFU Burnaby. More info: www.univercity.ca
Holiday Buffet
Celebrate the season with the Diamond Alumni Centre at their famous holiday lunch buffet which runs until December 20, Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Call to reserve: 604.291.4794. Private room bookings: 604.291.4796. www.sfu.ca/dac
Jazz for Kicks
Jazz up your holidays with "Jazz for Kicks" performing every Sunday from 1 - 3:30 pm at Renaissance Coffee in the Cornerstone Building at UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain. The musicians in Jazz for Kicks are alumnus Michael Cummings, a Coquitlam Grade 4 teacher, and Jim Morrison, an SFU doctoral grad who works with special needs teens in Surrey. Their open-mike sessions get customers crooning, hopping and playing shakers, drums and beaters to your favorite jazz standards.
Note: All SFU campuses will be closed Dec. 25 - January 1, reopening on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
8. Upcoming Events
SFU Pipe Band Florida Concert - January 20, 2007
SFU's Pipe Band (4 time world champions) will be the featured performers at the Central Florida Highland Games in January and will hold a concert on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2007. Visit www.flascot.com for details and ticket orders.
MBA Alumni Dinner - January 25, 2007
Reconnect with fellow SFU MBA alumni and faculty, have an excellent dinner with friends, and listen to keynote speaker Peter Robinson, CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op, on the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility. Find out more and register online
Robbie Burns Dinner & Silent Auction - January 26, 2007
The SFU Pipe Band presents their annual Robbie Burns Dinner & Silent Auction in support of the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands. Featuring performances by the SFU and RMM bands. January 26, 6:00 pm, Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. Tickets and accommodation details at http://www.sfupipeband.com
Gung Haggis Fat Choy - January 28, 2007
SFU alumnus Toddish McWong presents the 10th annual Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner on Sunday, January 28, 6:00 pm, at the Floata Chinese Restaurant in Vancouver. Details including performers and ticket info at http://www.gunghaggisfatchoy.com
Outstanding Alumni Awards - February 20, 2007
The Alumni Association of SFU presents the Outstanding Alumni Awards on Tuesday February 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Winners include: Dr. Bob Armstrong, Mr. Larry Beasley, Dr. Sarah England, Dr. Roy Miki and student Ms. Dua'a Riyal. Tickets go on sale in January. Details at http://www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
Art Gallery
Visit www.sfu.ca/gallery for current and upcoming gallery exhibitions.
Athletics
Check out the 2007 game schedule, and come out to cheer on the CLAN: http://www.sfu.ca/athletics
Philosophers' Cafe
Visit http://www.sfu.ca/philosopherscafe for Philosophers' Cafes in December.
Vancouver Events
Visit www.harbour.sfu.ca/psa for a calendar of events at SFU Vancouver. Reserve seats at 604.291.5100.
Events - All Campuses
Event listings for all SFU campuses at http://www.sfu.ca/mediapr/events.html
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