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April 04, 2005
The passing of the Pope...Catholics around the world continue to pray for and reflect on the life and times of their spiritual leader, Pope John Paul II, who passed away April 2. SFU historian Hilmar Pabel, humanities professor emeritus Donald Grayston, and communication lecturer Michael Markwick can comment on the legacy of the popular Pope.
Fraser River tops endangered list….B.C.'s Fraser River has finished on top of the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.'s annual top 10 endangered rivers. The river has been among the top 10 for several years and was previously number one back in 1995. SFU biologist Chris Kennedy can look at one aspect of the problem -- the effects of pesticides on salmonids in the Fraser -- based on his current project with the department of fisheries and oceans.
Chinese immigrants: a credential crisis…A recent decline in the economic performance of Chinese immigrants in Vancouver has been attributed to a lack of credential recognition of their acquired skills. A forum entitled A Chinese Credential Crisis in Canada, will be jointly held by RIIM (the centre for excellence for research on immigration and integration in the metropolis) and The World Journal on Saturday, April 9, 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. in Room 2270 at Harbour Center at SFU Vancouver to address the issues. Results of a two-year study entitled The Challenges and Successes of the Chinese in Vancouver will also be released. The study documents the collective economic and social barriers to gainful employment by the Chinese community in Vancouver, which in turn affects their choice to stay or return to their country of origin. A panel including Vancouver MPs will discuss policy measures that the Liberal government intends to implement to mitigate the impact of the crisis. SFU immigration expert Don DeVoretz says personal experiences of Chinese immigrants will also “aid in dramatically outlining the challenges of credential recognition facing educated Chinese communities.”
- Hilmar Pabel, 604.291.5816, hilmar_pabel@sfu.ca (available until Apr. 5)Donald Grayston, 604.291.3544 (o), 604.709.0883 (h); donald_grayston@sfu.caMichael Markwick, 604.925.2864 (h); 604.710.9300 (cell), mrm@sfu.ca
Fraser River tops endangered list….B.C.'s Fraser River has finished on top of the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.'s annual top 10 endangered rivers. The river has been among the top 10 for several years and was previously number one back in 1995. SFU biologist Chris Kennedy can look at one aspect of the problem -- the effects of pesticides on salmonids in the Fraser -- based on his current project with the department of fisheries and oceans.
- Chris Kennedy, 604.291.5640; ckennedy@sfu.ca
Chinese immigrants: a credential crisis…A recent decline in the economic performance of Chinese immigrants in Vancouver has been attributed to a lack of credential recognition of their acquired skills. A forum entitled A Chinese Credential Crisis in Canada, will be jointly held by RIIM (the centre for excellence for research on immigration and integration in the metropolis) and The World Journal on Saturday, April 9, 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. in Room 2270 at Harbour Center at SFU Vancouver to address the issues. Results of a two-year study entitled The Challenges and Successes of the Chinese in Vancouver will also be released. The study documents the collective economic and social barriers to gainful employment by the Chinese community in Vancouver, which in turn affects their choice to stay or return to their country of origin. A panel including Vancouver MPs will discuss policy measures that the Liberal government intends to implement to mitigate the impact of the crisis. SFU immigration expert Don DeVoretz says personal experiences of Chinese immigrants will also “aid in dramatically outlining the challenges of credential recognition facing educated Chinese communities.”
- Don DeVoretz, 604.291.4660, don_devoretz@sfu.ca