Please note that the first 2023 edition of the What's On newsletter will be delivered to you on Wednesday, January 4. Submissions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3. |
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TOP SFU NEWS STORIES OF 2022 |
At SFU, 2022 was all about reconnecting and laying the foundations for a new era.
The university was brimming with life and excitement across all three campuses as we enjoyed being back in person for the first full calendar year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. New amenities made the on-campus experience better than ever for students, while the year also saw the university get the green light on major projects that will forever change the SFU experience for years to come.
Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we recap the top SFU News stories of 2022.
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A YEAR-END UPDATE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT, PEOPLE, EQUITY AND INCLUSION |
Read about some of the great work done so far to shape and transform the people experience and advance equity commitments at SFU. In her year-end reflection, Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion Yabome Gilpin-Jackson shares the progress-to-date on the Equity Compass and the People Plan and previews some of the improvements and exciting work coming in 2023. |
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INDIGENOUS-LED STUDY TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council has secured a $16-million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to lead a long-term, collaborative study on improving health and wellness for Indigenous children. The project began in 2016 and will be carried out in partnership with teams from SFU, First Nations Health Authority, the University of Alberta and several First Nations communities in British Columbia and Alberta. This partnership embodies our commitment to Reconciliation and facilitating successful Indigenous-led scholarship. |
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URBAN STUDIES ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS GRADUATE STUDENTS |
With a financial gift from the ONNI Gives Foundation, SFU's Urban Studies Program has established a new scholarship for Indigenous students. The Making Better Cities Graduate Award for Indigenous Students in Urban Studies is valued at $2,500. It will support Indigenous students pursuing a graduate degree or graduate diploma in the Urban Studies Program. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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FIND YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER ON CAMPUS |
The holiday season is upon us, and for those on campus, it can be a unique experience. From community dinners and movie nights to basketball games and festive gatherings, there are many opportunities to come together and have fun. |
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The SFU Living Lab study on digital devices in academic research is looking for SFU staff and faculty who:
- Buy, maintain, or dispose of digital devices in their work/research at SFU
- Support faculty with tech purchases, maintenance, or disposal
If this is you, please fill out the brief survey included in the headline.
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A reminder that SFU will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, through to Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. In addition to Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, three additional discretionary paid days off are included to provide uninterrupted time off so that faculty and staff can enjoy time with friends and family during the holiday season. Please contact your HR specialist or strategic business partner If you have any questions. |
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SPRING 2023 SERVICES FAIR |
January 4 | Hosted by Student Services |
The Services Fair will be held at all three campuses on various dates in January, starting with the Burnaby campus on Jan. 4. This event welcomes everyone who wants to learn about the various services and resources available at SFU. |
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January 19 | Hosted by SFU Beedie School of Business |
Join Yvonne Kallane on the next installment of the International Human Resource Management webinar series. This series is organized by Mila Lazarova and the SFU Beedie’s Centre for Global Workforce Strategy in collaboration with four other academic institutions in Europe and the United States. |
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