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1. Outstanding Alumni Awards Event - February 20
2. Alumni Leaders Forum - February 21
3. Clearsight Investment Program for Alumni - Free Book Offer
4. Career Services for Recent Grads
5. Alumni Donors Help Create New Media Resource Centre
6. CJSF Alumni - Reunion Planned for February 13
7. Last Call - Sterling Prize Nominations
8. Upcoming Events
9. SFU News
1. Outstanding Alumni Awards - February 20
Join your fellow alumni and the SFU community for the 2006 Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver on Tuesday, February 20. Award recipients: Dr. Robert Armstrong, BSc '75, Mr. Larry Beasley, BA '73, Dr. Sarah England, MBA '97, Dr. Roy Miki, MA '70, and student Dua'a Riyal. Master of Ceremonies: Christopher Gaze, Hon. DFA '06, Artistic Director, Vancouver's Bard on the Beach. Reception at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and awards presentation at 6:45 pm. Tickets: $85 each or $625 per table if purchased by Jan. 31. After Jan. 31: $100 each or $750 per table. Inquiries? Call 604.291.4049. Register online at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
2. Alumni Leaders Forum - February 21
Alumni, students, campus community members and the public are invited to meet the Outstanding Alumni Award winners and hear their personal stories of leadership and success at the Alumni Leaders Forum. Wednesday, February 21, Diamond Alumni Centre, SFU Burnaby. Catered reception 4:30 - 5:30 pm, panel presentation and questions 5:30 - 6:45 pm, more networking and mingling 6:45 - 7:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to reserve your seat. Register at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
3. Clearsight Investment Program for Alumni - Free Book Offer
The SFU Alumni Association and the Wellington West Clearsight Investment Program are pleased to offer you a free copy of the 2007 Canadian Investment Guide when you sign up online to receive The ViewPoint, Clearsight's monthly e-newsletter.
As a client of the Clearsight Investment Program, alumni can access investment products, expert advice and personalized service. Your participation also helps support the SFU Alumni Association.
Click here to get your free copy of the 2007 Canadian Investment Guide.
4. Career Services for Recent Grads
Still searching for your dream job? Check out SFU Career Services for resources and information available to recent graduates:
Alumni from the Business Faculty can access the Business Career Management Centre at http://www.sfubusiness.ca/careers/alumni/
5. Alumni Donors Help Create New Media Resource Centre
Donors to the Alumni Library Endowment Fund helped create a new Media Resource Centre (MRC) at SFU's WAC Bennett Library. In Fall 2006, the MRC moved to a new and expanded space on the 3rd (entrance) floor of the library. The new space allows the entire collection of art slides, films, and sound recordings to be housed together. The MRC also includes study space, audio-visual viewing equipment, a light table for organizing slides for lectures and presentations, and a new preview room for viewing videos, DVDs and 16mm films. Thank you alumni library supporters. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by students and faculty who love the new space. Find out more at http://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/collections/specificcollections/mediacollection.htm
6. CJSF Radio Alumni - Reunion Planned for February 13
CJSF 90.1 FM, the radio station which broadcasts from the Burnaby campus of SFU, wants to hear from alumni who participated in the SFU Radio Club or any incarnation of the campus radio station. The station is planning a 40th reunion event on February 13 and is also recording reminiscences. To contribute a memory and be added to the reunion invitation list, contact Magnus Thyvold, CJSF General Manager at cjsfmgr@sfu.ca or 604.291.3727 (3).
7. Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy - Call for Nominations
The Sterling Prize is awarded annually to a recipient whose work presents new ways of looking at the world, ways that are daring and creative. Whether a student, staff member, academic, graduate, or a member of the community who has a connection to SFU, the prize winner is selected for unconventional and untraditional work that challenges complacency. The winner receives a $5,000 cash award and makes a public presentation at the Centre for Dialogue. Contact the Sterling Prize Committee at vpacad@sfu.ca to suggest a candidate. Deadline: Jan. 31. www.sfu.ca/sterlingprize
8. Upcoming Events
SFU Pipe Band Florida Concert - January 20, 2007
SFU's Pipe Band (4 time world champions) will be the featured performers at the Central Florida Highland Games in January and will hold a concert on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2007. Visit www.flascot.com for details and ticket orders.
MBA Alumni Dinner - January 25, 2007
Reconnect with fellow SFU MBA alumni and faculty, have an excellent dinner with friends, and listen to keynote speaker Peter Robinson, CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op, on the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility. Find out more and register online
Robbie Burns Dinner & Silent Auction - January 26, 2007
The SFU Pipe Band presents their annual Robbie Burns Dinner & Silent Auction in support of the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands. Featuring performances by the SFU and RMM bands. January 26, 6:00 pm, Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. Tickets and accommodation details at http://www.sfupipeband.com
Gung Haggis Fat Choy - January 28, 2007
SFU alumnus Toddish McWong presents the 10th annual Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner on Sunday, January 28, 6:00 pm, at the Floata Chinese Restaurant in Vancouver. Details including performers and ticket info at http://www.gunghaggisfatchoy.com
Communication Co-op Alumni Event - January 31
The 5th annual SFU Communication Co-op Alumni Event is just around the corner. Come out and join your fellow communication co-op grads for delicious tapas and refreshing drinks at the Diamond Alumni Centre located at SFU Burnaby. Wednesday, January 31, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Due to space restrictions, this event is only open to SFU Communications Co-op alumni who completed three or more work terms. Pre-registration required at mshimizu@sfu.ca
Ottawa Alumni & Friends Breakfast - February 8
Dr. Warren Gill, Vice-President, University Relations invites alumni and friends in the Greater Ottawa area to attend a breakfast reception hosted by SFU. Thursday, February 8, 7:30 - 9:30 am, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa. Program at 8 am including remarks by Stephen Sharlow, BA '78, SFU Alumni Representative for the Ottawa area. Hold the date and watch for your invitation coming in January. Register online by Feb. 2 at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
San Francisco Alumni Event - February 8
SFU's alumni representative in San Francisco, Bette Daoust, invites SFU grads in the San Francisco Bay area to attend a casual "pay-your-own-way" social gathering on Thursday, February 8, 7:00 pm, at the Scott's Seafood Restaurant Lounge, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA. RSVP to Catherine_Price@sfu.ca
Atlanta Pan-Canadian Alumni Gala - February 8
Graduates in the Atlanta area are invited to attend a gala dinner hosted by the Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta. Thursday, February 8, 2007, 6:30 pm, Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta. Guests: Jonathan Mann of CNN International will be the MC, Ottawa native and astronaut Steven G. MacLean will be the keynote speaker, and Winnipeg musician Jennifer Hanson will provide after-dinner jazz. Ticket and registration information at: http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/atlanta/menu-en.asp?lang_update=1
Outstanding Alumni Awards - February 20
The Alumni Association of SFU presents the Outstanding Alumni Awards on Tuesday February 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Winners include: Dr. Bob Armstrong, Mr. Larry Beasley, Dr. Sarah England, Dr. Roy Miki and student Ms. Dua'a Riyal. Details and ticket orders at http://www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
Alumni Leaders Forum - February 21
Meet SFU's 2006 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients and hear their personal stories of success and leadership at the Alumni Leaders Forum. Wednesday, February 21, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Diamond Alumni Centre at SFU Burnaby. Free, but pre-registration is required. Details at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
SFU Surrey Annual Open House - February 21
Curious to see SFU's new award-winning campus? Want to know more about Surrey's program offerings? Attend SFU Surrey's Annual Open House on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and discover the university's people, programs, services, and vibrant new Central City campus. Find out more and register online for a chance to win prizes at www.surrey.sfu.ca/openhouse
Alumni Hockey Night in Boston - March 3
The McGill Alumni Association of Boston invites SFU grads in the Boston area to join other Canadian alumni for a night of hockey and socializing. Cheer on the Bruins vs. Habs at the TD Banknorth Garden, Saturday, March 3, 7:00 pm with a post-game gathering at the Four's Restaurant & Sports Bar. Seats sell quickly, so purchase your tickets by early February. Download details at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events
Art Gallery
Visit www.sfu.ca/gallery for current and upcoming gallery exhibitions.
Athletics
Check out the 2007 game schedule, and come out to cheer on the CLAN: http://www.sfu.ca/athletics
Philosophers' Cafe
Visit http://www.sfu.ca/philosopherscafe for a calendar of Spring 2007 Philosophers' Cafes.
Vancouver Events
Visit www.harbour.sfu.ca/psa for a calendar of events at SFU Vancouver. Reserve seats at 604.291.5100.
Events - All Campuses
Event listings for all SFU campuses at http://www.sfu.ca/mediapr/events.html
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