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June 2009 - SFU Alumni Update E-NewsletterDocument Tools ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS Wanted: Outstanding Alumni Nominees  If you know an SFU graduate who deserves recognition for their extraordinary achievements, we want to hear from you. Nominations are being accepted until June 15, 2009 for the 26th annual SFU Outstanding Alumni Awards. Award categories include: professional, academic, arts & culture, athletics, public service, service to the community, and service to the university. Find names of past recipients and nomination forms at www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni/outstanding/.  India Contemporary Arts Field School: Alumni Welcome SFU is exploring opening selected field schools to alumni on a non-credit basis. The first offering is a Contemporary Arts field school to India in Fall 2009. Receive a broad introduction to the arts and culture of contemporary India while enjoying a variety of field trips including Varanasi, India’s holiest city, and Mumbai, India’s epicenter of film. Application deadline: June 30. Find details at www.sfu.ca/international or contact fieldschools@sfu.ca Research Opportunity: Former International Students SFU Researchers in the Faculty of Education are looking for former international students to participate in a study on International Student Success by sharing their stories. Alumni interested in participating in a confidential interview can contact the Principal Researcher Dr. Natalee Popadiuk, R. Psych at popadiuk@sfu.ca Alumni Board Election Results Five alumni ran for three vacant positions on the Alumni Association board of directors. Elections took place on May 26 at the Annual Alumni Gathering and General Meeting. Successful candidates include: Marisa Beraldin, Larry Hayes and Jason Wong. [view profiles]  SFU Pipe Band Concerts It’s going to be a piping hot summer with the World Champion SFU Pipe Band. Check out one of their upcoming concerts: June 25, Massey Theatre in New Westminster, BC. July 10, Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre in Vernon, BC. August 12, Royal Glasgow Concert Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. Find more summer performance dates at www.sfupipeband.com Summer Camps Program 2009 Got kids? Get camp! SFU Summer Camps offer children and youth innovative and unforgettable opportunities for fun and learning through an extensive range of engaging activities. Specialized programs feature sports, recreation, aquatics, education, outdoor adventure, music, science and so much more. Information and registration at www.sfu.ca/camps PEOPLE  SFU student entrepreneurs shine brightly on international stage – [more] Read outstanding student profiles in Convocation issue of SFU News – [more] Alumnus and grad student Daniel Igali earns award and announces run – [more] RESEARCH  Alumnus Peter Chua leads new SFU Drug Research Institute lab – [more] Alumnus Steven Jones uses computers to combat deadly flu virus – [more] Genomic analysis of cows substantiates theory of adaptive evolution – [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 |