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February 2009 - SFU Alumni Update E-NewsletterDocument Tools ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS SFU LinkedIn Alumni Group Grows to 1,000  Looking to enhance your network and connect with other SFU graduates? The SFU LinkedIn Alumni Group is growing at a rate of 30-40 new members every week, and people are using the discussion features to link up with old classmates. If you're not on LinkedIn, you should consider joining. Check it out at www.sfu.ca/alumni/keep_in_touch/linkedin.html  Call for Nominations - Alumni Board of Directors The SFU Alumni Association is seeking nominations for new members of its volunteer Board of Directors. Nominations are due by 4 pm, Monday April 7, 2009. Voting will happen at the annual general meeting in May. More details at www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni_association. Last Call: Outstanding Alumni Awards – Feb 19 Join us for the 25th anniversary SFU Outstanding Alumni Awards event at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver on Thursday, February 19, 2009. Award recipients: Dr. Richard Bruskiewich, Dr. Gabor Mate, Evaleen Jaager Roy, Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons. Master of Ceremonies: Christy Clark, Host of the “Christy Clark” show on CKNW. Tickets: $95 per person / $700 per table of 8. Details and registration at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events SFU Surrey Open House – Feb 26 SFU Surrey will host its annual open house on Thursday, February 26, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Drop by this stunning urban campus for entertainment, program information, demos and presentations, and refreshments. Register online to win prizes: www.students.surrey.sfu.ca/openhouse/register Backpack to Briefcase Conference – March 7 Recent graduates are invited to attend this one-day career conference brought to you by SFU Career Services. Hear innovative tips and strategies from industry experts, alumni and career educators. Hone your skills to be more competitive in this challenging job market. Details and registration at www.sfu.ca/career/events Alumni Groups – What’s New? Connect with alumni in your geographic region or area of study through SFU Alumni Groups. Newly created groups include South Okanagan and Urban Studies, and the Toronto alumni group has two new alumni representatives. View the current list of alumni groups and reps on the alumni groups website. PEOPLE  Alumna earns SFU leadership award for mentoring student fundraisers – [more] Alumna Lynda Brown-Ganzert appointed to SFU Board of Governors – [more] Physics grad with passion for people earns SFU work performance award – [more] RESEARCH  3-D facial animation software helps autistic kids communicate – [more] Kaiser Foundation: Investing in the creativity of students – [more] Engineering Science: Rubbery microchips stretch the possibilities – [more] UPCOMING EVENTS Details and registration: www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
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 Insurance 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 |