FEATURE

LEARN WHAT'S NEXT FOR SFU

After a robust consultation period and thousands of engagements, we’re excited to share a draft of the SFU: What’s Next? strategic plan at our virtual faculty and staff town halls, hosted by SFU President Joy Johnson and Provost and Vice-President Academic pro tem Wade Parkhouse.

Participants will receive a draft of the plan in advance and have the chance to share their thoughts with senior leadership, alongside hearing how the plan will guide decision-making at all levels of the university.

FACULTY TOWN HALL

November 7 at 10:30 a.m.

STAFF TOWN HALL

November 8 at 1:30 p.m.

PHASE TWO AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE

From May to October, the SFU: What's Next? team continued hosting community conversations across the university community. Read the key themes and findings from dozens of round table conversations and input from more than 1,000 students in the latest reports.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE WELCOMES ANGELA BROOKS-WILSON

As of October 31, 2022, Angela Brooks-Wilson is SFU's new Dean of Science. Brooks-Wilson comes to her role as dean with a wealth of experience as a researcher, creative mentor and dedicated problem solver. She has recently served as SFU's associate vice president, research pro tem.

SFU PHYSICIST ONE OF SIX IN CANADA TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

SFU physics professor Stephanie Simmons has been recognized with a prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, one of only six awarded nationally. The $250,000 fellowship is given by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council to early-stage academic researchers who focus on the natural sciences and engineering, to support their research as they become leaders in their fields.

PEOPLE OF SFU: FOOD SUPERSTARS BRING DINING COMMONS TO LIFE

After years in development, SFU's new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors on September 3, 2022.

This mouth-watering project—which includes the addition of more than 500 seats and 10 new dining stations—came together with the leadership and dedication of Simon Tse and Dan Traviss, who brought great campus food experiences to the Burnaby campus.

MEET SIMON AND DAN

WOMEN HEALTHCARE WORKERS FACED MORAL DISTRESS DURING PANDEMIC

SFU health sciences researcher Julia Smith recently published a study that highlights the challenges women healthcare providers experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights into ongoing professional burnout.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

STAY SAFE THIS WINTER

The unpredictable weather makes campus commutes challenging, especially on Burnaby Mountain. Winterfest 2022 is a chance for the SFU community to learn from safety experts, visit with vendors specializing in winter gear and understand how SFU communicates the status of campus conditions. Stop by Convocation Mall on November 2 anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY ON CAMPUS

Keep your eyes open around campus for this brand new set of SFU letters made of 114,240 upcycled chopsticks from your lunches, thanks to ChopValue bins around SFU.

SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE WITH THE MEDIA

New research and stories
Daylight saving time ends (Nov. 6)
Environment: COP27 (to Nov. 6), climate change and weather
Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover: free speech, trolls, misinformation
2022 Canadian Census: Education in Canada; The changing dynamics of the Canadian labour force and how people get to work; Instruction in the official minority language (Nov. 30)
Holiday shopping: Black Friday; Buy Nothing Day, Cyber Monday
COVID: New research and vaccines, COVID public health developments, long COVID
International themes: Turbulent financial markets, world conflicts, nuclear threats, Iran protests, price of oil, currency markets, international travel, Canadian snowbirds, FIFA World Cup, environmental protests
B.C. themes: 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety; crime/gun violence; toxic drugs; fisheries plan
Canada: Long waits for federal benefits and documents, recession and interest rates hikes, cost of living, federal government expenses, Fall themes, ‘Freedom Convoy’ hearings, Artemis launch (Nov. 12-27), mental health crisis, the housing market correction

FEATURE EVENT

TSĒMĀ IGHARAS: HUGHADĒSŁĒŁ — GIVE IT ALL AWAY

November 1 - January 13 | 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 between November 1 - January 13.

LEARN MORE

REP THE LEAF AT SFU MEN'S SOCCER GAME

November 3 | Hosted by Athletics and Recreation

Come out and cheer for SFU as our men's soccer team plays against Montana State Billings this Thursday at Terry Fox Field.

GO RED LEAFS

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HELPING HAND IN EDUCATION AND IN LIFE

November 10 | Hosted by SFU Public Square

Education and public policy expert Philip Oreopoulos will give a BMO Public Lecture on the powerful role that advisors can play in helping children learn and succeed in education and the labour market.