Community

The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band was formed in 1966 during the university’s inaugural year. It is a highly respected institution in the community and has brought honour and recognition to the university by winning national and international prizes. In 2009 the band won its sixth world pipe band championship. www.sfupipeband.com

SFU’s students can get more time to sleep and avoid the hassle of commuting by living in comfortable and convenient facilities in residence atop Burnaby Mountain. students.sfu.ca/residences

Living in on-campus residence enhances the student experience. Residence Life (RezLife) provides programs and services to support students’ emotional, physical and psychosocial development. https://students.sfu.ca/residences/reslife/index.html

SFU’s Volunteer Centre creates networks of SFU staff, faculty and students with interest in volunteerism and community engagement. www.sfu.ca/volunteer

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) is the student union for all of SFU. Every SFU student is an SFSS member. http://www.sfss.ca/

Students with a common interest in a specific sport or physical activity can join numerous sports clubs. http://students.sfu.ca/recreation/clubs/index.html

SFU has a wide range of political, social, cultural, humanitarian and religious clubs. If you can’t find the club you want, why not start one? www.sfss.ca/Clubs_List.html

The International Student Group plans social events and supports the needs of international students. www.sfu.ca/~isgroup

On-campus leadership positions like Peer Educators and Orientation Leaders are an excellent way to meet people, connect with the community, develop new skills, gain valuable work experience and become involved in something you feel passionate about. There are many leadership roles on campus, as well as learning opportunities such as the Certificate in Innovative Leadership. www.sfu.ca/studentlife

UniverCity is SFU’s mountaintop residential and commercial neighbourhood. Those who choose to live, work or study here share a unique lifestyle in a remarkable place that offers unparalleled access to a rich diversity of intellectual, social, cultural and recreational resources. UniverCity has won awards for its “green” initiatives www.univercity.ca

The Community Education Program offers access to education and other resources to socially excluded individuals and communities experiencing poverty, racism, gender bias and low levels of literacy. http://www.sfu.ca/community/

Each year, the Discover SFU Orientation program welcomes 3,000 new students to the Burnaby and Surrey campuses. Students meet others in their program, learn about their faculty and important resources, and are matched with an upper-year peer who will helps them navigate first term. Fall Orientation is one of SFU’s biggest events, and it comes with food, prizes, social events—and the wildly popular Drum Café. Register at http://students.sfu.ca/orientation

SFU campuses have a vibrant student life. Each week, students take in pub nights, club events, movie nights, dance and recreation classes, Contemporary Arts performances, interesting workshops, varsity games and gallery shows, just to name a few choices. The University Life web site features campus events, involvement opportunities, campus eateries and more. www.sfu.ca/ulife