SFU Alumni Update - March 2006

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1. Alumni Association Board of Directors - Last Call for Nominations
2. Vancouver Chamber Choir - Special Discount for SFU Alumni
3. Backpack to Briefcase Conference - Recent Grads Welcome
4. Art Gallery Welcomes Alumni on Saturdays - March 18/25
5. SFU High-Tech Employer Open House - March 23
6. Alumni Events in Australia and Japan - April 2006
7. Alumni Events in Prince George, Kamloops, and Kelowna - May 1 - 3
8. Contemporary Arts Spring Events - Alumni Discount
9. On-Line Survey for Alumni Ages 55+
10. Upcoming Events - Executive Forum, BC Alumni and more
11. Recent Events
12. SFU News

1. Alumni Association Board of Directors - Last Call for Nominations

The Alumni Association is accepting nominations for three new members of its volunteer Board of Directors. Terms are for three years beginning June 2006 to May 2009. Deadline for nominations is 4:00 pm Monday, April 3, 2006. Elections will be held at the Annual Alumni Gathering & General Meeting on May 17, 2006 at SFU's Segal Graduate School of Business. Find details and download nomination forms at www.sfu.ca/alumni/our_alumni_association. Questions? Contact Janis Horne, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, at 604.291.3994 or horne@sfu.ca.

2. Vancouver Chamber Choir - Special Discount for SFU Alumni

In honour of SFU's 40th anniversary and Mozart's 250th birthday, the Vancouver Chamber Choir is offering SFU alumni an exclusive discount for a very special concert: "Mozart 250 - Requiem/Eine Kleine Nachtmusik". Join the CBC Orchestra, guest soloists from the Vienna State Opera, and the TWU Masterworks Chorale for two of Mozart's most famous and loved works. Friday April 14, 8:00 pm, at Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre. Download concert details and ticket order form at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events.

3. Backpack to Briefcase Conference - March 18, 2006

Recent and soon-to-be SFU graduates are invited to attend this day-long conference focused on career success. Speakers include SFU Alumni Association board member Kalpna Solanki, entrepreneur and President of BOBOBABY Inc. Saturday, March 18, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, WMX 3260, SFU Burnaby. Cost: $15 students, $20 alumni. Includes continental breakfast, lunch and networking reception. Pre-registration required at career_services@sfu.ca (with B2B in subject line) or phone 604.291.3106. See www.sfu.ca/hccc for details.

4. Art Gallery Welcomes Alumni on Saturdays - March 18/25
SFU alumnus Bill Jeffries, the new Director/Curator of SFU's Art Gallery, is introducing Saturday openings to give the public greater access. Upcoming events include the opening of Angels Camp: screening and reception with artist Emmanuelle Antille on Saturday March 18, 2:30 pm, AQ 3004, SFU Burnaby Gallery. On Saturday, March 25 at 4:00 pm, join Bill Jeffries and artists Henri Robideau and Svend-Erik Eriksen at SFU Vancouver's Teck Gallery (515 W. Hastings) for a reception and talk on their Vancouver Panoramas photo exhibit. Details at www.sfu.ca/artgallery/events.html.

5. SFU High-Tech Employer Open House - March 23
Did you know that the world's first cordless phone was invented by SFU engineering students? Check out the award-winning projects of current students from engineering science, computing science, and interactive arts & technology at the SFU High-Tech Employer Open House. Thursday March 23, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Applied Science Atrium, SFU Burnaby. More info at www.sfu.ca/coop/cscoop/openhouse.

6. Alumni Events in Australia and Japan - April 2006
SFU representatives including President Michael Stevenson will be visiting Australia and Japan in April. They look forward to celebrating SFU's 40th anniversary with alumni at these events. Find full details and on-line registration at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events:

* Melbourne, Australia -- April 12, 7:00 pm, University House, University of Melbourne
* Sydney, Australia -- April 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Canadian Consulate General in Sydney
* Tokyo, Japan -- April 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Canadian Embassy in Tokyo

7. Alumni Events in Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna - May 1 - 3, 2006
SFU is hitting the road to visit with alumni and friends in Prince George (May 1), Kamloops (May 2), and Kelowna (May 3). Mark your calendars and plan to attend these evening receptions celebrating 40 years of SFU. Catch up with fellow graduates and get the latest news on what's happening at the university. Watch for your invitation in April or visit www.sfu.ca/alumni/events for more details.

8. Contemporary Arts Spring Events - Alumni Discount
Did you know that alumni receive discounted rates to contemporary arts shows at the SFU Theatre? Upcoming shows include Gen X: The Opera on March 17 and Student Choreographers on March 24/25. Check out the complete line up of spring arts events, including theatre, dance, visual arts, and film screenings at http://www.sfu.ca/sca/html/s_theatre_1.html. All shows 8:00 pm. Tickets $10 general and $7 students, seniors and alumni.

9. On-Line Survey for Alumni Ages 55+
Gerontology students supervised by faculty member Dr. Gloria Gutman are conducting a study to discover how health trends in the Baby Boomer cohort might affect best-practices for SFU's Recreation and Athletics programming. They invite alumni 55 years of age and older to participate in their on-line survey. Responses will be anonymous and no identifying data will be collected. Find the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=850171826524.

10. Upcoming Events

Nobel Prize Lecture Series - Thursdays, March 3 to April 27
Hear distinguished SFU faculty members speak on the accomplishments of Nobel Prize winners at these free lectures. Thursday evenings, March 3 to April 21, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, SFU Harbour Centre. Refreshments provided. Attend one or all. Reserve at 604.291.5100 or e-mail cs_hc@sfu.ca. Lecture details at www.sfu.ca/nobelseries.

Dim Sum Event for Beijing Alumni - March 26
Alumni in Beijing are welcome to join other Canadians in China for a Dim Sum event presented by the Canadian Alumni Network and Club Canada. Meet SFU alumnus and Faculty of Education Director Dr. Ian Andrews who will speak on professional development opportunities for teachers in China. Sunday March 26, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, La Galerie Restaurant, No. 6 Ri Tan Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing. Cost: 50 RMB. Contact richardliu@canadiansinchina.com for details and to RSVP.

Business Alumni Executive Forum - March 28
The Executive MBA Alumni Chapter presents this half-day seminar on Thursday, March 28, 8:00 am - noon, Segal Graduate School of Business. Topic: Are Corporate Sustainability and Shareholder Value Mutually Exclusive? All alumni and guests welcome. $75 per person. See http://www.sfubusiness.ca/alumni/events.php for details. RSVP to emba@sfu.ca.

All-Canada Alumni Event in Washington, DC - April 8
SFU alumni in the Washington DC area are invited to join graduates of all Canadian universities at the 30th annual All-Canada Alumni Event. Guest speaker: The Right Honorable Joe Clark. Tickets: $65 including dinner and dancing. Saturday, April 8, 2006, 6:00 pm, Hyatt Arlington Hotel, Arlington, VA. Details and RSVP form at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events.

Alumni Events in Australia - April 12 & 18
SFU representatives will be visiting Australia to celebrate SFU's 40th anniversary with alumni and friends. Evening events are planned for Melbourne (April 12) and Sydney (April 18). Full details and online registration at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events.

Alumni Reception in Japan - April 26
Join SFU President Dr. Michael Stevenson in celebrating SFU's 40th anniversary at this special reception at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Details and online registration at www.sfu.ca/alumni/events.

Annual Alumni Gathering & General Meeting - May 17
Plan to join us in celebrating SFU's 40th anniversary on Wednesday May 17 at the Annual Alumni Gathering & General Meeting. Vote for your Alumni Association board of directors, find out what's new at SFU, get inspired by keynote speaker Dr. Peter Legge, and relax and unwind at our popular wine tasting reception. 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Segal Graduate School of Business, Vancouver BC. Full details and ticket sales coming in April. Stay tuned to www.sfu.ca/alumni/events.

Public Events at SFU Harbour Centre
Visit www.harbour.sfu.ca/psa for a complete listing. Reserve seats at 604.291.5100.

SFU Philosophers' Cafes
Visit http://www.sfu.ca/philosopherscafe for a calendar of upcoming events.

More SFU Events: For events at all SFU campuses, visit http://www.sfu.ca/mediapr/events.html

HOLD THE DATE:
* SFU Business and Friends Golf Tournament - May 30
* Discover SFU 40th Anniversary Open House - June 3

11. Recent Alumni Events - Details and photos: http://www.sfu.ca/alumni/events/recent.html

* Chicago Alumni Dinner - March 9, 2006
* Outstanding Alumni Awards - February 21, 2006
* Hong Kong Joint Alumni Gathering - January 19, 2006
* MBA Alumni Dinner - January 26, 2006

12. SFU News - The latest SFU News is just a click away: http://www.sfu.ca/mediapr

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* UniverCity named Canada's best community development - more...
* SFU alumna Jennifer Allen Simons gives $2 million for human rights - more...

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