November 2025
In this issue: SFU is number one again, upcoming alumni events across the globe, our favourite photos, news and research, and more!
Alumni on the move: meet, mingle & make memories
The Alumni Team has organized several events locally, virtually and around the world for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and build new connections. Upcoming gatherings will take place in Toronto, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, and Singapore. More locations to be announced—stay tuned!
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$150k awarded from the Cmolik-SFU Grant Program
Tens of thousands of B.C. public school students—from kindergarten to grade 12—are embarking on new tech-based projects thanks to $150,000 from the Cmolik–SFU Grant Program. Administered by the Faculty of Education, the program supports classroom, school, and district-based science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects.
In case you missed it...
News & research
- SFU study confirms women’s running shoes do not meet the needs of female runners SFU story
- SFU grad and legal grandee—Robert Wright—inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame SFU story
- SFU School of Medicine opens applications and announces plans for new Surrey location SFU story
- SFU Sterling Price for Controversy recipient protects your privacy in the age of cyber espionage SFU story
Philanthropy in action:
- Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Chingtai Wong on why he supports SFU SFU story
- Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Carolyn Sparrey on the importance of supporting graduate students SFU story
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Upcoming events
- Oct 3 - Dec 12 | SFU Reads: A Pair of Wings (Online)
- Nov 5 | Coffee Day for Students at Renaissance Coffee (Burnaby)
- Nov 5 | SFU Urban Studies Graduate Information Session (Online)
- Nov 5 | SFU’s 60th Anniversary Alumni Reception in Singapore (Singapore)
- Nov 7 | Master of Public Policy Information Session (Online)
- Nov 15 | SFU’s 60th Anniversary Alumni Reception in Silicon Valley (Mountain View)
- Nov 15 | SFU’s 60th Anniversary Alumni Reception in Shanghai (Shanghai)
- Nov 17 | Grad School 101: How to apply—a virtual information session (online)
- Nov 19 | SFU’s 60th Anniversary Alumni Reception in Toronto (Toronto)
- Nov 20 | Webinar: Estate Planning with a Purpose (Online)
- Nov 20 | SFU Urban Studies Open House (Vancouver)
- Nov 12 – Dec 13 | SCA Alumni Fundraising Exhibition and Online Auction (Vancouver/Online)
Did you know: SFU alumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to the SFU Red Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Credit Counselling Society, BAK'D Cookies, Dilawri, and more! Explore your discounts
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