ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS
And the Envelope Please....
The SFU Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2007 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients:
- Dr. Elaine Gallagher, PhD '88 - Professional Achievement
- Dr. David Granville, BSc '95 - Academic Achievement
- Dr. Marc Jaccard, BA '78, MRM '84 - Academic Achievement
- Ms. Alison Lawton, MA '06 - Service to the Community
Awards will be presented on February 19, 2008 at the Outstanding Alumni Awards dinner event at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Tickets available in January.
Learn more about the winners at www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni/outstanding
November 2007 aq Magazine
Watch for the November 2007 issue of aq Magazine arriving soon. Features include SFU's projects in India, enhancements in student services, new developments in freshwater fish farming, alumni profiles and more. www.sfu.ca/aq
News for History Alumni
Find out what's new with the people and programs in SFU History in the latest issue of Primary Source, the history departmental newsletter. [download PDF]
Clearsight Investment Seminars
Learn about how the rising Canadian dollar and increasing market volatility may be affecting your investment portfolio. Attend a free cocktail reception and investment seminar presented by the Clearsight Investment Program, exclusive providers of investment and retirement planning services to members of the SFU Alumni Association. Seminar locations include selected cities in BC, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. [details]
Save Taxes: Donate BCE Stock
The upcoming privatization of Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) will trigger a windfall for investors that could increase your tax bill. Alumni who hold BCE shares outside a registered plan may wish to learn more about how donating shares to a charitable organization like SFU can help make a world of difference for students while also reducing your taxes.
[learn more]
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 
Memorial tribute to Laurine Harrison, long time SFSS ombudsperson and student advocate -
[more]Catching up with PDP graduates Bill and Delores Bliss -
[alumni profile]
Jenny Kwan (BA '84), Vancouver-Mount Pleasant MLA, Legislative Assembly of BC - [alumni profile]
RESEARCH
Psychology: Addiction researcher Dr. Bruce Alexander receives Sterling Prize in support of controversy-
[more] Health Sciences: Report cards, counselling lower heart disease risk -
[more] Interactive Arts & Technology: SFU researchers aim to modernize museum visits -
[more]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Details and registration:
www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
- MBA Tune Up & Wine Tasting Reception - Nov 8
- AIESEC Alumnight - Nov 14
- Nanaimo Alumni & Friends Reception - Nov 28
- Clearsight Investment Seminars - Nov 28
- MBA Alumni Dinner - Jan 24
- Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner - Feb 19
Remember Your Alumni Benefits:
* 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
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