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October 2008 - SFU Alumni Update E-NewsletterDocument Tools ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS Sustainability at SFU  Check out SFU’s new green website for a wealth of information about sustainability at SFU and beyond. You’ll find news and stories about SFU’s efforts to be the greenest campus in Canada. Access a list of green experts, courses and programs, and tips on how to be green from the Green E-Resource Library. Check out the Resources link for a guide to the top books and multimedia resources on sustainability. www.sfu.ca/green  Saving the World's Food – October 8 SFU is hosting two free events focused on global ecology and food security. A Philosophers Café on Wednesday Oct 8 at 12:30 pm PST featuring Cary Fowler (BA ’71) and Danny Catt (BSc ’87, MSc ’91) will be accessible in person at the SFU Burnaby campus and online around the world [Learn more]. In the evening at the Centre for Dialogue, Dr. Fowler, founder of The Global Crop Diversity Trust, will share his story of creating the world’s first seed bank. info@dialogue.sfu.ca Fall 2008 Convocation Over 2,500 new graduates join the SFU Alumni Association on October 9 and 10. Honorary degree recipients include alumnus Cary Fowler, BA ’71, Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust. View webcasts of the ceremonies at www.lidc.sfu.ca. Read profiles of the graduands in the October 2 SFU News at www.sfu.ca/sfunews Excellence in Teaching Awards Who was your favorite teacher at SFU? Nominations are being accepted until October 15 for the 2008 Excellence in Teaching Awards. All continuing and full-time faculty members with 5+ years of experience at SFU are eligible. Nominations may be made by SFU students, alumni and/or faculty. [Learn more] Discounts at Diamond Alumni Centre Looking for a unique venue for an upcoming business meeting, party, event or reception? SFU alumni are eligible for exclusive discounted rates when booking the Diamond Alumni Centre for your special events. Yes, weddings too. Book early for the upcoming holiday season. www.sfu.ca/dac PEOPLE  Alumnus Cary Fowler creates first global seed bank – [more] Vote for the World: Students go global in Federal Election - [more] Alumni and friends golf for good cause: Supporting students – [more] RESEARCH  Blusson Hall new home to SFU Health Science research – [more] The conservation economy: Saving forests saves money – [more] Assessing Canada’s climate policy: Achieving targets unlikely – [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 |