SFU: WHAT'S NEXT?

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ABOUT SFU’S FUTURE

Right now, hundreds of SFU faculty, staff, students and partners are having a conversation about What’s Next for SFU. When it comes to the differences SFU should make in the world around us, some of the top-rated ideas so far include:

Honouring Indigenous knowledge and becoming a leader in decolonization
Stepping up to address the climate crisis and becoming a net-zero university by 2030
Expanding our online course offerings to deliver a more flexible and accessible education

Do you agree? What’s missing? Where else should SFU make a difference? Tell us on ThoughtExchange.

Participating is easy, fun and fast; you can share your own thoughts, or simply read and rate others’ thoughts. Please rate as many thoughts as possible to help us understand how accurately the thoughts shared represent the views of the SFU community.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS

TANIA BUBELA RENEWED AS DEAN IN THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Tania Bubela’s term as dean has been renewed for another five years. As an energetic research leader she looks forward to progressing areas including strengthening Indigenous and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and reinforcing interdisciplinary research.

UNDERSTANDING BRAIN CIRCUIT FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Teresa Cheung in the School of Engineering Science has received nearly $1 million for a unique study comparing magnetic fields created by the brain. The research project could set the stage for new therapies to help children with autism.

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AWARD-WINNING SUBMISSIONS POISED TO PUT IDEAS INTO ACTION IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

From art-based co-creation or engaging with schools, to community advocacy and meaningful acts of reconciliation, the winners of this year’s SFU Student-Community Engagement Competition are putting ideas into action to realize brave, transformational change.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

In recognition of the Province’s approach last year to honour the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, provincial public sector employers should plan for September 30 to again be observed as a statutory day. The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation has provided an update.

LEAN HOW TO AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE IN THE MEDIA

It's your last week to apply to the 2022 Emerging Thought Leaders program! This virtual workshop series is designed to help prepare faculty members to speak with the media and position their research and knowledge to be covered in op-eds and media commentary.

To increase diversity in media spokespeople, preference will be given to individual applicants who identify as women, transgender and gender non-conforming or individuals from under-represented groups, including Black, Indigenous and people of colour. Apply by April 2.

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FOUNDATIONS OF INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

This online professional development opportunity is designed to promote intercultural skills and knowledge, with a specific focus on equity, diversity and inclusion at SFU. The course is intended to also connect you with a community of like-minded learners across the university and encourage the development of a sustainable community of practice around intercultural and EDI issues.

ENROLL TODAY

IT'S A MATCH! RECRUITING FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDY

Biology's Crespi Lab is seeking participants for an online questionnaire on psychological traits, social media and dating app usage. Prior use of social media or dating apps is not required and participants will be provided with a $15 e-gift card for their involvement. Please contact nancy_yang_2@sfu.ca for more info.

FEATURE EVENT

COFFEE FOR A CAUSE

March 30 | Hosted by SFU's United Way Campaign

On Wednesday March 30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 100 per cent of proceeds from every latte sold at SFU Renaissance Coffee's Burnaby AQ location will be donated to SFU's 2021-2022 United Way campaign. Let's wrap up the campaign with a show of local love!

THANKS A LATTE

DISCLOSURES IN THE CLASSROOM | INCLUSIVE TEACHING SERIES

March 30 | Hosted by SFU Centre for Educational Excellence

Using a trauma-informed approach and the 4 D’s model, participants will learn how to offer support to survivors and how to proceed when disclosures take place in the classroom. Participants will also learn about barriers to disclosing and available SFU support for students, staff and faculty.

THE CAMPUS PROJECT:

ART EXHIBITION

March 30 - April 5

For the first time since 2009, visual art students return to the Burnaby campus to present 38 public artworks with a range of themes addressing the campus as a site of knowledge and experience.

4TH ANNUAL SKODEN INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL

March 31 - April 2

Join us for this three-day, student-led film festival that exclusively features Indigenous filmmakers and creatives from across Canada, founded on the principles of truth and reconciliation.

PITCHING 101: HOW TO WRITE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PUBLICATIONS

March 31

Have you always wanted to write for your favourite media publications but don’t know where to start? Are you a budding or seasoned writer who fears the crucial first step of the pitch? This workshop, with SFU Writer-in-Residence Eternity Martis, will show you how to wow editors with your pitch and leave them wanting more—even if you’re not a journalist or writer.

GREEN SPACES AND BIODIVERSITY IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

April 6

See how five teams of Environmental Science students are integrating their disciplinary, science backgrounds to solve environmental problems in their capstone projects. From demonstrating how green infrastructure supports biodiversity in Vancouver to providing design suggestions, improvements as well as best practice guidelines for existing and future green spaces.