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June 2008 - SFU Alumni Update E-NewsletterDocument Tools ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS  2008 Outstanding Alumni Awards - Call for NominationsIf you know an SFU graduate who deserves recognition for their extraordinary achievements, consider nominating them for a 2008 Outstanding Alumni Award. Categories include: professional, academic, arts & culture, athletics, public service, service to the community, and service to the university. Find a list of past recipients and nomination forms at www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni/outstanding. Nominations due June 30, 2008.  SFU Alumni Association Welcomes 100,000th Grad The Alumni Association reaches a high point in its history during the June 2008 convocation ceremonies when our membership grows to over 100,000 alumni. [Learn more] about our 100,000th graduate, Krista Gerlich-Fitzgerald, and our very first graduate, Bob Thompson. Watch live or archived webcasts of the convocation ceremonies at www.lidc.sfu.ca. Alumni Board Election – Results Thirteen SFU alumni ran for seven vacant positions on the Alumni Association board of directors. Elections took place on Saturday, May 31 at the Annual Alumni Gathering and General Meeting. Incumbents Bill Cunningham and Rachael Froese Zamperini were re-elected to a 2nd term. Newly elected members include Sharon Blair, Derrick Chee, Chris Hilliard, Bernie Maroney and Lien Yeung. [View profiles] Alumni Annual Report 2008 – Stay Connected SFU and the Alumni Association have had a great year of staying connected with SFU grads. Read about highlights from the past year and exciting new happenings for the months ahead in the 2008 Alumni Annual Report. [View Annual Report] SFU NOW: Nights or Weekends Flexibly-scheduled SFU degree courses are now available on evenings and weekends at SFU’s Vancouver campus for working adults wanting to complete an undergrad degree or enroll in courses for personal or professional development. SFU NOW is designed for adults who work full-time, have several years of work experience, and who can’t access classes during the day. Classes begin Sept 2008. Next info session June 12 at 6 pm. Learn more at www.sfu.ca/sfunow. SFU Summer Camps Information and registration are now available online for SFU’s Summer Camps for children and youth. Program offerings include something for everyone such as athletics, recreation, outdoor adventure, music, science, computers and more. Details at www.sfu.ca/summercamps PEOPLE  Co-op students rise to the top – [more] Alumna wins dream trip to France at SFU Open House – [more] Read profiles of graduating students in the May 29 convocation issue of SFU News RESEARCH  Gerontology: Urban seniors more active, gerontology grad Ann Sarte finds – [more] Science: New facility fuels research in medicinal chemistry – [more] International Studies: SFU study finds global terrorism on the decline – [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 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 |