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SFU Alumni Update E-Newsletter: June 2011Document Tools We are pleased to bring you highlights of the latest happenings at SFU and within our alumni community: ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS  Introducing Your New Alumni Association Board of Directors Elections were held for seven new Board positions during the SFU Alumni Association's Annual Gathering and General Meeting, May 25 at SFU Harbour Centre. We congratulate the following alumni who have joined the Board to serve the needs and interests of our graduates: Jocelyn Hallman, Chris Hilliard (incumbent), Bernie Maroney (incumbent), Raphael Tachie, Robert Weston, Travis Wong, and Lien Yeung (incumbent). [View Board Member Profiles] [View Event Photo Gallery] Volunteer With Us: SFU Alumni Day Of Service Be sure to let us know how you’re volunteering on the 2nd Annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, June 18th. To get inspired, visit our site for ideas and great resources to find an opportunity that both meets your interests and helps your local community. [Learn more]  Seeking Outstanding Alumni If you know an SFU graduate who deserves recognition for their extraordinary achievements, we want to hear from you. Nominations are being accepted until Monday, July 4, 2011 for the 28th annual SFU Outstanding Alumni Awards. Award categories include: professional, academic, arts & culture, athletics, public service, service to the community, and service to the university. [Learn more] Join The Inaugural SFU Athletics Golf Classic Join us on Friday, July 22nd at Northview Golf Course for the Inaugural SFU Athletics Golf Classic and help support SFU student athletes who now compete in the NCAA. The day consists of golf, a dinner banquet and an exciting live and silent auction in the evening. Not a golfer? Just join in for the dinner portion! Proceeds generated from the tournament generate much needed funds to support athletic scholarships. [Learn more]  Watch The Game At SFU! Looking for a big-screen experience at a low-cost expense? Hockey fans are invited to watch the Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals at all three SFU campuses! Watch the game with fellow supporters on a giant screen in room B9200 in the south concourse of the AQ; downtown at SFU Woodward's (World Art Centre); or outside of the Surrey campus in Central City. Bring friends & family, wear your game day colours and cheer for your favourite team (Go Canucks Go!). [Learn more] You’re Invited: Times Out Of Joint English Graduate Conference Alumni from all faculties are invited to SFU’s 2011 English Graduate Conference titled “Times Out of Joint.” Local writers and keynote speakers Marie Clements and alumnus Ryan Knighton, BA '95, MA '98 share their thoughts on issues concerning time. Join in for engaging presentations and discussions throughout the three-day intensive schedule from Thursday, June 16 – Saturday, June 18. [Learn more]  Earn 1,000 Bonus AIR MILES®† Reward Miles Get the BMO® SFU Alumni Association Gold AIR MILES®† MasterCard®* and you'll earn 1,000 Bonus reward miles with your first card purchase. That’s enough for a return short-haul flight. Or, choose the no fee option and you’ll earn 400 Bonus reward miles on your first card purchase! With 400 reward miles, you already have enough for movie tickets, a gift card or the latest merchandise. Every purchase also helps the SFU Alumni Association fund scholarships, bursaries, and programs that benefit students and alumni. [Apply Now: GOLD Air Miles] [Apply Now: No-Fee Option]  Sponsored Ad: Try A Condensed Writing Or Editing Course This Summer Late summer is a great time to polish your writing and editing skills. This August, SFU Continuing Studies is offering eight condensed courses over one or more days or evenings. Choose from classes in copy editing, proofreading, creative writing, travel writing, writing for the web, ethics and legal issues in writing and publishing, and building your blog and personal brand. [Learn more] PEOPLE  SFU Student Organizes Coast-to-Coast Efforts to Raise Food [Read more] Alumna develops new private social networking app [Read more] Alumni named to Surrey's Top 25 under 25 list [Read more] RESEARCH  Prof says obese children the result of junk-food marketing [Read more] Alumnus wins 2011 Young Researcher of the Year award [Read more] SFU study asks if Wii is a viable exercise option for women over 40 [Read more] UPCOMING EVENTS Details and registration: www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
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