Continuing Studies News
SFU opens up new world for Aboriginal student
A university tour changed the course of Jessica Humchitt’s life. “It completely inspired me,” said Humchitt, who belongs to the Heiltsuk Nation of Bella Bella on the central coast of... [learn more]
Restorative justice program changed how Maple Ridge woman deals with wrongdoing
Connie McGonigal, a family and community advocate in Maple Ridge, no longer believes that retribution is the only solution to wrongdoing. [learn more]
Former student changing the world for his daughter
Richard MacLelland has one passion: making the world better for his daughter, Emma. The urban planner travelled all the way from Halifax, N.S., to attend the SFU City Program’s boot camp in sustainable city planning four years ago. [learn more]
Novelist’s future hinged on three words
Sometimes, life hinges on a few moments. Five years ago, Gurjinder Basran was a telecom manager, a wife, and a mother of two. Today, she adds award-winning novelist to her list because someone asked her one question: “What happens next?” [learn more]
Featured Stories
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One of Canada's most important black authors now directing The Writer's Studio
Wayde Compton, an accomplished Vancouver author, creative writing instructor, and co-founder of Western Canada’s first and only black literary press, has taken over as director of The Writer’s Studio. read more
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Goal of SFU graduation kept cancer patient going
Studying at SFU gave Annie Watson something even more precious than the usual benefits of learning as you age, like stress reduction and improved memory. It gave her a reason to live. read more
News Stories
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Wayde Compton shortlisted for National Magazine Award
May 10, 2012 0 commentsThe director of The Writer’s Studio, a creative writing program at Simon Fraser University... read more
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Continuing Studies graduate wins NSERC award
May 07, 2012 0 commentsA graduate of SFU Continuing Studies' Aboriginal Pre-Health Program was recently awarded the ... read more
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New PR program draws immigrants
January 18, 2012 0 commentsA new public relations certificate program offered by Simon Fraser University is opening employment... read more
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Site sparks student success
December 01, 2011 0 commentsA new website developed by SFU Continuing Studies' Community Education Program and 7th Floor Media... read more
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Continuing Studies courses now available at Surrey City Centre Library
September 30, 2011 0 commentsSFU Continuing Studies began offering classes at the new Surrey City Centre Library this fall as... read more
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SFU educators encourage English language teachers to be ‘teachable’
May 05, 2011 0 commentsThree educators from Simon Fraser University are teaming up to help other English language... read more
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Writer’s Studio mentor shortlisted for three poetry prizes
April 14, 2011 0 commentsJen Currin has been shortlisted for three major poetry awards. The Writer’s Studio mentor’s third... read more
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International Adult Learners Week celebrated what SFU has done for 40 years
April 14, 2011 0 commentsCanada’s ninth International Adult Learners Week celebrated what SFU Continuing Studies has been... read more
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2 Writer’s Studio alumni up for major literary prizes
April 13, 2011 0 commentsTwo graduates of SFU Continuing Studies’ award-winning creative writing program, The Writer’s... read more
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Continuing Studies to help meet national need for HR professionals
April 12, 2011 0 commentsSimon Fraser University is meeting a need for human resources training in BC’s labour force.... read more