ANNUAL RECONCILIATION REPORT |
SFU has shared a new Reconciliation Report, highlighting where we are today and where we want to go in our journey together. Learn about our commitments to reconciliation evidenced throughout the myriad of projects and initiatives at the university. |
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NEW MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO REVITALIZE INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES |
In response to the urgent need expressed by Indigenous communities in British Columbia and Yukon to produce advanced speakers and documentarians of their languages, SFU's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established the Master of Arts in Indigenous Languages and Linguistics (INLL). |
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REUNITING CHILDREN WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES |
SFU Indigenous Studies professor Eldon Yellowhorn is the principal investigator of the Brandon Indian Residential School Cemeteries Project. The project seeks to identify and acknowledge the children buried at the site while connecting them back with family and communities. |
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SFU supports all those courageously standing up for human rights at this time, including Iranians across the world and here at the university. Yesterday, SFU’s Vice-President People, Equity and Inclusion, Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, offered solidarity to those affected by the situation in Iran and resources for those who need help. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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FINS (fins.sfu.ca) and FAST (fast.sfu.ca) will be unavailable from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 1, 2022, to accommodate required system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you experience any issues after the scheduled outage window, please report them here. |
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October 17, 2022, SFU will be engaging and consulting with faculty and staff (as well as students) to share budget information and to hold space for conversations and gather input. We continue to look for more and different ways for our community to provide input on budget priorities. Stay tuned for more information. |
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EDUCATION BUILDING ELEVATOR RENEWAL |
Starting next week, the elevator in the Education building is undergoing a scheduled renewal and service will be impacted for approximately 10-12 weeks. During this period, all levels can only be accessed via staircase or via exterior entrances. Please contact Brent Heard at brent_heard@sfu.ca or Mike Williams at mike_williams@sfu.ca with any questions. |
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Do you know an outstanding early career instructor? SFU’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching now includes a specialized award for early career faculty. Award nomination deadline is October 17, 2022. |
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TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY |
This event allows Grade 9 students to explore their parents' workplace and learn more about SFU. This year's activities include a campus tour, a science biology session and an intriguing presentation about environment archaeology. |
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UNIVERSITY CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT |
Please note that all SFU campus offices will be closed Friday, September 30, to observe The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. |
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PERFORMANCE BY WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER ALEX WELLS |
September 29 | Hosted by SFU Athletics & Recreation |
Alex Wells from the Lil'wat Nation, Mount Currie, will be performing at halftime of the SFU Red Leafs volleyball and soccer games on Thursday. Enjoy traditional Indigenous food prepared by Mama Bear Catering from the Lil'wat Nation, including salmon potato patties, Indian tacos, bannock and elephant ears. |
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October 4 | Hosted by SFU Library |
The series will showcase SFU researchers who engage in Indigenous Research Methods and highlight how these methods have been used in practice. And participants will get a chance to learn more about Indigenous Research Methodologies from researchers with experience. |
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UNLOCK YOUR RESEARCH IMPACT |
October 7 | Hosted by SFU’s Knowledge Mobilization Hub |
Join SFU Health Sciences professor Lyana Patrick as she shares her approach to building meaningful research partnerships with Indigenous communities. |
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October 3 - 9 | Hosted by SFU Parking and Sustainable Mobility |
Get geared up this fall for the return of Go By Bike Week from October 3 - 9th. Join the SFU cyclists team and register to log your trips for the chance to win prizes.
We'll have celebration stations with refreshments and tune-ups across all three campuses:
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Burnaby Campus - Town & Gown Square on Oct. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Vancouver Campus - Harbour Centre Concourse on Oct. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Surrey Campus - Courtyard on Oct. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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