ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS
Call for Nominations - SFU Chancellor and Convocation Senators
The SFU Registrar has issued a call for nominations for Chancellor and four Convocation Senators on the University Senate. Deadline for receipt of nominations is 4:30 pm, February 28, 2008. Details and nomination forms at http://students.sfu.ca/elections/convo/index.html.
Alumni Association Board Nominates Brandt Louie for Chancellor
The SFU Alumni Association board of directors has unanimously nominated Brandt Louie for re-election to a second consecutive 3 year term as Chancellor of SFU. Mr. Louie is President and CEO of HY Louie and London Drugs and serves on several corporate and non-profit boards including the Royal Bank of Canada, the Asia Pacific Trade Council and the Neuroscience Canada Foundation. He served on the SFU Board of Governors from 2000 - 2005 including three years as Chair. He also chaired SFU's Reaching New Heights 40th anniversary capital campaign which raised over $130 million for SFU. Brandt has been Chancellor since 2005 and has helped make exciting advancements possible including the opening of the Surrey campus and development of the new School for the Contemporary Arts in downtown Vancouver. Learn more at www.sfu.ca/ceremonies/Chancellor/
Alumni Board of Directors Seeks New Members
The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for new members of its volunteer Board of Directors. Three year terms begin June 2008 to May 2011. Nominations due by 4:00 pm Monday, April 7, 2008. Voting will happen at the Annual General Meeting in May 2008. Download details and forms at www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni_association. Questions? Contact Janis Horne at horne@sfu.ca or 778.782.3994.
Backpack to Briefcase Conference – March 15
Alumni and recent graduates are invited to attend this one-day career conference that will help you put your degree to work. Learn essential skills for career success including marketing yourself, effective networking, and managing your financial future. Find details at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
TSSU Alumni Reunion and 30th Anniversary – April 4 & 5
Mark you calendars! All present and former members of SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union are invited to help celebrate TSSU’s 30th anniversary. Events include campus walking tours, retrospective panels and social gatherings with food and drink. Find out more at www.tssu.ca
SFU Earns International ‘Go Green’ Status
SFU’s environmental leadership makes it the first post-secondary institution in North America to achieve Go Green certification from the international Building and Owner Managers Association (BOMA International). [Learn more]
PEOPLE
Global security maverick Andrew Mack finds peace at SFU – [more]
Outstanding alumni create a healthier, safer world – [more]
SFU alumnus Terrance Snutch honours mentor with endowment – [more]
RESEARCH
Kinesiology: Wearable device helps people generate electricity - [more]
SFU researchers play key role in Climate Change initiative – [more]
Interactive Arts and Technology: Students help design solar house - [more]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Details and registration: www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
- Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner - February 19
- SFU Surrey Open House – February 28
- Backpack to Briefcase Conference – March 15
- Seattle Alumni Brunch – March 15
- Los Angeles Alumni Gathering - March 26
- TSSU Alumni Reunion – April 4 & 5
Remember Your Alumni Benefits - view complete list at
www.sfu.ca/alumni/alumni_perks* Full–service personalized financial and investment planning:
Clearsight Investment Program * Rewards for you and SFU every time you charge it:
SFU Alumni Association Mosaik Mastercard * Home, tenant, auto, home business and travel insurance at preferred rates:
TD Meloche Monnex * Term life, extended health, critical illness, dental, and disability insurance:
Manulife Financial * SFU crested frames for degrees, certificates and photos:
Significant Impact Leader Frames On the Move: [Click here] to update your address or contact information online with SFU
Archived Alumni Updates: [Click here] to view past issues of the Alumni Update e-newsletter