UNIVERSITY NEWS

HEALTHY AGING REQUIRES AN UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONALITY TYPES

Researchers from SFU’s Circle Innovation examined the potential effects of lifestyle activities on the cognitive health of more than 3,500 adults aged 60+. They found that using a personality concept of the orchid-dandelion metaphor can be a factor in how well their supportive programs work.

SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH ARTHUR ERICKSON'S EYES

Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, who designed SFU's Burnaby campus, also captured his travels in the 1960s and 1970s in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Japan on 8 mm film. Recently digitized by the SFU Archives, Erickson's footage provides insight into the architect's interests and sources of inspiration. The original travel films were donated to the university by the Erickson family last year and are now available for viewing online.

THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM IN THE CIRCLE

Indigenous Education Week, hosted by the Faculty of Education between September 26 – 30, invited students, faculty and staff to become active partners in the reconciliation process. Explore all of the highlights, which included a fireside chat at the new Indigenous Garden with artists and knowledge holders Angela and Gabriel George as well as award-winning author Monique Gray Smith.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

CONNECT TO BETTER WIFI: HELP US HELP YOU

IT Services is committed to enhancing the digital experience for SFU students, faculty and staff. WiFi is a big part of that. Learn about our commitments and plans to continuously improve the access to services at the Burnaby campus.

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STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION CALL OUT EXTENDED

We are pleased to share that the deadline to submit your 2022 Staff Achievement Award nominations has been extended to October 30, 2022! If one of your colleagues is deserving of recognition, nominate them today.

CELEBRATE AN OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR

Faculty, staff and students are invited to nominate outstanding instructors for the Awards for Excellence in Teaching, which have been expanded this year to include three new specialized awards. Deadline to submit is October 17, 2022.

SFU BURNABY CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION CENTRE RENOVATION NOTICE (OCTOBER - DECEMBER)

Starting this week, the 3000 level of the Transportation Centre will be under construction with the creation of new study spaces, offices and fitness studios. Please watch for directional signage between West Mall Centre and Convocation Mall. The Transportation Centre elevator will not be impacted and will be fully operational. Please contact Kingston Chui at kingston_chui@sfu.ca if you have any questions about this work.

FEATURE EVENT

THE ROLE OF STATISTICIANS AND STATISTICAL THINKING IN THE PANDEMIC ERA

October 14 | Hosted by SFU Statistics and Actuarial Science

Lehana Thabane, VP of Research at St. Joseph's Healthcare and professor of Biostatistics at McMaster University will share his involvement in several COVID-19 research collaborations.

SFU RED LEAFS WEEKEND GAMES + SCARF GIVEAWAY

October 15 | Hosted by SFU Athletics & Recreation

Come out and cheer for SFU's varsity sports teams and enjoy a musical performance by Savage Groove at the volleyball game.

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INCLUSIVE TEACHING SERIES: SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS

October 19 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence

This interactive session introduces instructors to the best teaching practices that support the academic success of multilingual students. The facilitators will lead participants through engaging activities that explore the linguistic landscape of SFU, the benefits and challenges of teaching multilingual students, classroom case scenarios and effective approaches to teaching and learning.

FITTING INTO CITIZENSHIP

October 22 | Hosted by International Studies

Writer & media scholar Kamal al-Solaylee will converse with SFU's Amyn Sajoo about belonging and share insights about how it can depend on how others perceive Islam people.