September 2008 - SFU Alumni Update E-Newsletter

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ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS


SFU & BC Lions Super Football Saturday – September 13

Purchase your tickets now for Super Football Saturday at BC Place on Saturday September 13.

SFU Clan vs University of Saskatchewan @ 12:00 pm, BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders @ 7:00 pm. Game tickets at Ticketmaster or the SFU Bookstore. More details: www.sfu.ca/alumni/events/

Note: The pre-game brunch reception for alumni at BC Place has been cancelled.


NEW: Wireless Access for Alumni
SFU alumni are now able to access wireless services at SFU campuses as well as at other educational institutions like UBC, UVIC, BCIT, etc. who participate in the eduroam network. To access the eduroam network, you must have an SFU Alumni Lifetime Email address. Learn more at www.sfu.ca/itservices/alumni

Kickstart Your Career
Exploring your career or education options? Several career-related events are happening at SFU this fall for alumni and students including Career Days and a Graduate & Professional School Fair – Sept 23, 24 & 25. Don’t miss your chance to speak with employers and representatives from over 100 companies and institutions. Full details at www.sfu.ca/career

Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament – September 24
Join SFU President Michael Stevenson for the SFU Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on September 24 at the Northview Golf Course in Surrey, BC. Texas Scramble, 4 players per team. Tee off 1 pm. Package includes golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. Proceeds support student scholarships and bursaries. Only a few spots left, so register soon: www.sfu.ca/alumni/events/
 
What’s New for YOU at SFU?

  • Personal & professional development with Fall 2008 Continuing Studies courses: www.sfu.ca/cstudies
  • Free noon shows and discounted tickets to Fall 2008 Contemporary Arts performances: www.sfu.ca/sca
  • Excitement, action, and the thrill of victory at Fall 2008 SFU Clan sports games: www.sfu.ca/athletics
  • Opportunities to speak your mind at a Fall 2008 Philosophers' Cafe session: www.philosopherscafe.net
PEOPLE

Alumna Carol Huynh, BA ’04, grapples for Olympic gold – [more]

SFU Pipe Band captures world championship – [more]

Students earn global green kudos for Facebook app – [more]


RESEARCH


Criminology: Cybercrime Research Centre fights internet crime – [more]

Rising climate-change star wins Trudeau scholarship – [more]

SFU Community Trust endowment funds vital research projects – [more]


UPCOMING EVENTS


 Details and registration: www.sfu.ca/alumni/events/

  • SFU and BC Lions Football at BC Place - September 13
  • SFU Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament – September 24
  • Toronto Alumni Reception – October 16
  • Ottawa Alumni Reception – October 22
More SFU events including arts, athletics, exhibits, public lectures, etc. – www.sfu.ca/news_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