Petter's Perspective:
Notes from the President
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SFU alumni: "A phalanx of community-minded citizens"
February 14, 2013 0 commentsLast night in Vancouver, Simon Fraser University honoured four outstanding alumni who have helped... read more
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SFU Research on a roll in 2013
February 06, 2013 0 commentsIn 2012, Higher Education Strategy Associates ranked SFU's research performance in the top 10... read more
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Looming skills deficit demands post-secondary expansion
January 29, 2013 0 commentsIf you believed certain editorialists you might get the impression that the trades are the only... read more
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SFU students walk the "engaged university" talk
January 21, 2013 0 commentsThis past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting leaders of tomorrow – and of today for that matter!... read more
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Plato would be so proud!
January 14, 2013 0 commentsAt the 2013 World Universities Forum (WUF) held in Vancouver last week, I had the privilege not... read more
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The future of unis: less ivory tower, more public square
January 07, 2013 0 commentsHappy New Year! I hope you all had a good break and are starting 2013 with renewed energy and fresh... read more
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Transforming anguish into action
December 15, 2012 0 commentsI was getting ready to post my final message of the year, wishing everyone the best of the season,... read more
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Changing Times: Inspiring Libraries Summit
December 11, 2012 0 commentsIn changing times – indeed at all times! – we need inspiring libraries. And in times when budgets... read more
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China's PSE investment a wake-up call for BC
December 04, 2012 0 commentsOne thing that was clear from my recent trip to Beijing and Hong Kong is the extent to which... read more
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Engaging alumni in Hong Kong
November 23, 2012 0 commentsPop quiz: Which city outside of Metro Vancouver boasts the largest number of SFU... read more
