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July 2008 - SFU Alumni Update E-NewsletterDocument Tools ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS SFU Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament – September 24  Calling all golfers… The 2nd annual SFU Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament happens September 24 at the Northview Golf Course in Surrey, BC. Texas Scramble, 4 players per team. Tee off 1 pm. Register by July 16 to receive the early bird rate. Package includes golf, lunch, banquet dinner and prizes. Proceeds support student scholarships and bursaries. Tickets also available for just the banquet dinner, if you don't wish to golf. Sponsors of cash or prizes are welcome. Download registration form at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events  New Photo Galleries Annual Alumni Gathering and General Meeting, May 31 – [view photos] International Graduates Reception, June 4 – [view photos] Report to Donors 2007/08 This year, donors to SFU provided more than $32 million in philanthropic support with more than $16 million enhancing research and teaching and over $4 million directly supporting students through scholarships, bursaries and awards. Thank you for supporting SFU and helping to create an outstanding university experience for our students. Learn more in SFU’s 2007/08 Report to Donors: www.sfu.ca/advancement/Report_to_Donors SFU Summer Health Institute You’re invited to attend one, some, or all of these free public sessions covering a wide variety of general interest health issues. Sessions begin at 6:30 pm sharp on Thursdays, July 3 to August 28, at SFU Surrey. Have a question you’d like the instructor to answer? Send it in advance when you register online. Learn more at www.sfu.ca/healthed or 778.782.7451. Seniors Program – What’s New The SFU Seniors Program launches its exciting fall term in September at SFU’s Harbour Centre campus with 20 academically challenging non-credit courses for those 55+. Also new are two outreach program videos: Democracy: The Intent and Reality and Senior's Rights and Elder Abuse available for downloading soon. As well, they will be hosting three free afternoon forums which are open to people of all ages. Learn more at www.sfu.ca/seniors or 778.782.5212. 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  Student receives Terry Fox Medal by overcoming bullying – [more] Web opens new world for Shawn Neumann, BA ‘96 – [alumni profile] Kaili Rand named Outstanding Student Leader by Alumni Association – [more] RESEARCH  Health Sciences: Study targets critical need for salt reduction – [more] Health Sciences: Respiratory research attracts $12 million – [more] Collaborations to grow between SFU and India – [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 |