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November 2008 - SFU Alumni Update E-NewsletterDocument Tools ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS And the Envelope Please…  The SFU Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2008 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients: Dr. Richard Bruskiewich – Academic Achievement Ms. Evaleen Jaager Roy – Professional Achievement Dr. Gabor Mate – Service to the Community Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons – Service to the Community Awards will be presented on February 19, 2009 at the Outstanding Alumni Awards dinner event in Vancouver. Registration opens in January. Learn more about the winners: www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni/outstanding  November 2008 aq Magazine Watch for the November 2008 issue of aq Magazine arriving soon. Features include a closer look at SFU and sustainability, a profile of alumnus and climate change economist Mark Jaccard, an interview with alumnus Kevin Falcon, BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and more university and alumni news. www.sfu.ca/aq Transportation Survey An SFU Masters of Public Policy student invites alumni in the lower mainland who graduated after 1995 to take a brief 5 minute survey. Results will help guide public policy on how to increase the use of sustainable transportation. The survey is anonymous and includes a draw prize of $500. Take the survey before November 30 at http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/23106814 SFU Continuing Studies News Looking for professional development opportunities or ways to engage intellectually with SFU and your community? Check out the latest Continuing Studies newsletter for upcoming free lectures and events, new offerings in programs and certificates, and flexible new learning options for adults and distance learners. www.sfu.ca/cstudies/CSnewsletterFall08.pdf Holiday Buffet at the Diamond Alumni Centre Celebrate the season at SFU’s famous holiday lunch buffet starting from December 1 - 19 at the Diamond Alumni Centre on the Burnaby campus. Reservations at 778.782.4796. Private room bookings are also available for larger holiday parties. SFU alumni are eligible for exclusive room rate discounts. Book early for the upcoming holiday season. www.sfu.ca/dac Frame your Degree Do you have an SFU degree, certificate, diploma or photo that needs framing? Display your achievement proudly. Purchase an SFU crested frame from Leader Frames and a portion of every sale comes back to support SFU and the Alumni Association. Order online now for delivery in time for Christmas. www.degreeframes.com PEOPLE  SFU author studies globalization of addiction – [more] Diabetes researcher receives prestigious Banting award – [more] Student AIDS group walks for life – [more] RESEARCH  SFU grad discovers infrared key to fight forest pests – [more] Bionic Energy Harvester makes TIME best invention list – [more] SFU moves up ‘Top 50’ list of research universities – [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 |