HEALTH DASHBOARD FOR AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND BLACK COMMUNITIES IN CANADA |
A national collaborative team led by SFU's Faculty of Health Sciences professor Angela Kaida and SFU Research Computing Group big data analyst Jillian Anderson has launched an online dashboard. They visually captured their data collection that examined the health and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on African, Caribbean and Black communities in Canada. |
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SFU SURREY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY RECAP |
As the year comes to an end, SFU Surrey Executive Director Steve Dooley reflects on the highlights of the fall semester and SFU Surrey's 20th anniversary celebrations. |
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13 CANADIAN RESEARCHERS PORTRAY B.C.'S FRANCOPHONE COMMUNITY |
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, a book entitled La francophonie de la Colombie-Britannique : éducation, diversité, identités, was launched in Vancouver. The book includes research conducted at six Canadian universities, including SFU, which outlines educational rights, educational policy, teacher training, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in different settings. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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Winter break is coming to SFU, which means reduced services from December 25 through January 2. During the break, there are resources in place to keep you supported and safe, as well as festive events to keep you connected. |
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The Lorne Davies Complex on Burnaby campus is slated to undergo renovation work starting early next year. In addition to necessary seismic, mechanical and ventilation work, renovations will include updated change rooms, a refinished pool deck and a new wresting training room. The project will require closure of parts of the complex as work is completed. Swing space will be constructed to ensure regular programming continues for Athletics and Recreation Services, and lockers will be relocated during the renovations. The central gym, west gym, fitness centre and stadium will not be included in this renovation work and will remain open during the renovation project. Stay tuned for more updates. |
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This fall, SFU and the TSSU resumed collective bargaining negotiations following the September 15th arbitration decision from Arbitrator Jim Dorsey. This work is a priority for SFU, and the university is hopeful that a final agreement can be reached with the TSSU early in the new year. Read more about the recent activities and next steps as the two parties work toward a first collective agreement. |
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Please note that the last What's On newsletter of this year will be delivered to you on Tuesday, December 20. Submissions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Friday, December 16. |
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TSĒMĀ IGHARAS: HUGHADĒSŁĒŁ — GIVE IT ALL AWAY |
October 4 - December 16 | Hosted by Hosted by SFU Galleries |
In this exhibition, organized with SFU Galleries and Tanya Lukin Linklater, award-winning artist Tsēmā Igharas undertakes a series of approaches in art-making and display that invite the participation of the viewer. Her preparation for this project ranged from harvesting and processing berries, teas and salmon in her home Tāłtān territory to the development of sculpture with materials connected to mine sites. Visit the exhibit any day until December 16. |
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