EQUITY COMPASS CONVERSATIONS |
SFU’s Equity Office is currently developing an Equity Compass, a clear and concise summary of equity themes and priority areas that will guide efforts across the university in the years to come. Join Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, vice president, people, equity, and inclusion, and Samir Traoré, executive director, equity, diversity and inclusion, as they present the work to date and facilitate a discussion on the draft equity compass.
Next week you are invited to participate and attend one of these sessions.
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BALANCING CHILDREN'S CONCUSSION RECOVERY AND SCREEN TIME |
A study published in the journal Pediatrics, led by Molly Cairncross and researchers at the University of Calgary looked for links between the self-reported screen time of more than 700 children aged 8-16. In the first 7-10 days following an injury, symptoms were reported by them and their caregivers over the following six months. |
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#MADEBYSFU RETURNS TO SFU SURREY |
This year’s annual marketplace returned on October 13, attracting hundreds of shoppers and showcasing diverse wares, such as gourmet cookies, unique walking sticks, herbal salves and more. |
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MEDIATED THE ROLE OF SEA OTTERS |
Anne Salomon is a leading marine ecologist and professor at SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management. Her research on sea otters points to the value of using traditional Indigenous knowledge to inform how coastal ecosystems are managed today. |
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SFU is sending a delegation of faculty, staff and students to COP 27 this November. It’s an important opportunity to highlight SFU’s climate leadership, build international connections and the delegation will bring back their learnings to share with our communities. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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ACTIVE BYSTANDER INTERVENTION |
SFU’s Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office is hosting the annual #ItTakesAllOfUsSFU campaign from October 24-28. Learn how you can prevent sexual violence by practicing the 4Ds of active bystander intervention. Follow the SVSPO on Instagram or Facebook @sfu.svspo or visit the webpage to get a daily tip on how you can help create a culture of respect, care and safety at SFU. |
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Ever wonder how to report something suspicious, how to spot it and what it actually is? IT Services shares a few simple steps to protect your personal information online. |
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Learn about this year’s theme, Open for Climate Justice, with workshops, activities and displays, October 24-30. |
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Tools for Well-Being in the Classroom offers instructors and TAs/TMs quick, practical strategies to support students and exchange ideas. Register by October 24 and also gain access to a toolkit of strategies and templates. |
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REP THE LEAF AT SFU FOOTBALL THIS SATURDAY |
October 22 | Hosted by SFU Athletics & Recreation |
Gather with friends & cheer on the mens football team who is hosting a game vs. Western New Mexico on Saturday. Kick-off is 6 p.m at Terry Fox Field (SFU Burnaby campus). |
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October 24 | Hosted by Student Engagement |
Come to Convocation Mall at SFU's Burnaby Campus on Monday from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. to participate in a diya painting activity in celebration of Diwali. |
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October 25 | Hosted by Faculty of Science |
Join mathematical biologist Ben Ashby as he dives into the world of epidemiology and evolution to learn how mathematical models can help us understand infectious diseases. |
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October 25 | Hosted by SFU Vancouver Campus |
Attend the next event in SFU Vancouver's series of community forums to discuss keeping the Vancouver campus and neighbourhood safe, accessible and welcoming. Representatives from Campus Public Safety and other groups will be there to answer questions and discuss safety measures. No registration is required. |
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TEACHING PRACTICE THROUGH AN EQUITY AND INCLUSION LENS |
October 26 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
The next workshop in the series, entitled Harnessing Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to Foster Student Engagement is on Wednesday, October 26 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Learn guidelines and suggestions from UDL to create instructional goals, methods, materials and assessments that work for everyone in your classroom.
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November 1 | Hosted by SFU Human Resources |
Change is an ongoing reality, as we’ve all experienced with the pandemic, hybrid work, resource shortages and increased workload demands, just to name a few. This session will offer managers/leaders (at any level at SFU) conceptual frameworks and practical tools for living and leading in times of continuous transition. |
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November 8 & 10 | Hosted by SFU Human Resources |
Recruiting and selecting team members with the right skills and attributes is one of the most critical responsibilities of a leader. This interactive session will take place in two parts and help equip leaders responsible for the hiring process with a foundational understanding of best practices in recruitment & selection. |
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