SFU IS READY TO ROVE THE MOON |
For the first time in history, a Canadian rover will explore the moon and help in the international search for water ice, a key component needed for the future of human space exploration. SFU was named one of the mission’s partners earlier this month when the Canadian Space Agency announced that Canadensys Aerospace Corporation has been selected to build the lunar rover. |
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DEAN OF ENVIRONMENT HONOURED FOR SUPPORTING DECOLONIZING RESEARCH |
Naomi Krogman, dean of SFU’s Faculty of Environment, has been gifted a paddle carved by Gitkinjuuas, an artist and Hereditary Chief of the Haida Nation. This is in recognition of the faculty’s support of the Coastal Voices project — a group of scientists and Indigenous knowledge holders decolonizing research to combat food insecurity for coastal First Nations. |
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BUSINESS RESILIENCY IN A TIME OF GLOBAL CRISIS |
In order to thrive and survive, businesses need to become resilient in the face of increasingly frequent shocks from climate change, wars, pandemics and the attendant economic, social and political disruptions. SFU Beedie School of Business professor June Francis says businesses can improve their resiliency by drawing upon the diverse range of capitals found in the wider community. |
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With just two weeks of classes left in this term, this is one of the busiest times of the year at SFU.
Faculty members shared their tips and strategies for navigating end-of-semester demands and priorities in ways that support themselves and their students. Making lists, self-care and keeping priorities in focus are some ways that instructors are staying centred at the end of the semester.
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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2022 HOLIDAY SEASON CLOSURE |
SFU will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, to Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 (inclusive).
In addition to Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, three additional discretionary paid days off are included (Dec. 27 - 29). This will provide uninterrupted time off so that faculty and staff can enjoy time with friends and family during the holiday season. All campuses will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Please contact your HR specialist or strategic business partner if you have any questions.
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The VPFA portfolio wants to hear from you in order to better understand how they are currently doing in delivering key day-to-day support services for the SFU community. Take a few moments to complete the survey and share your valued feedback to assist them in serving you better. Survey is open until Dec. 1, 2022. |
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ENHANCE YOUR ABILITY TO ENGAGE MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS |
Apply for this six-week blended program and work with a cohort of instructor colleagues to explore and reflect on current theory and practical exemplars that support multilingual student success. Deadline to apply is Dec. 2. |
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SFU recognizes excellence in media relations, online engagement and communications strategy with the SFU Newsmaker Awards. A new category, Lifetime Achievement Award, has been created. Nominate staff and faculty by Friday, Dec. 23. |
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DECOLONIZING TEACHING AND LEARNING |
December 1 | Hosted by Transforming Inquiry into Learning + Teaching |
In this session, participants will explore ways of thinking about and using Indigenous methodologies in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). They will also discuss the challenges and opportunities of applying Indigenous approaches in SoTL while considering broader institutional changes needed to advance reconciliation and anti-racism in the academy. |
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December 1 | Hosted by SFU Sustainability, UBC Sustainability Hub, PICS |
You're invited to listen to and speak with the delegation of faculty and student members from SFU and UBC who recently attended COP27.
The youth panel will cover climate topics such as power and governance, plurality and agency and geographical bias and dig deep on reflective questions that get to the heart of what progress was made, what was lacking and where to focus next.
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