IN-PERSON LEARNING AND TEACHING RESUMES MONDAY |
On Monday, January 24, SFU will return to in-person learning and teaching. Public health has advised that in-person learning is the single most important step that we can take for student mental health at this time. Please remember to use layers of protection—get vaccinated and get a booster when eligible, wear a mask properly, maintain distance and wash hands regularly. |
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BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS WELCOMES DEAN UJWAL KAYANDE |
Ujwal Kayande began his new role on January 17 and joins us from the Melbourne Business School in Australia, where he was previously an associate dean and professor of marketing.
“I look forward to being a part of the SFU Beedie community and working with all its stakeholders to make the school the best it can be,” says Kayande.
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GROWING SFU'S CAPACITY FOR RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION |
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and International is pleased to share SFU's Strategic Research Plan (SRP) Progress Report—an in-depth look at the progress we have made on our research priorities and challenges since the launch of the 2016-2022 SRP.
This report showcases and celebrates just some of the many impacts and successes the SFU community has made in relation to the SRP.
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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SFU COMMENCES SEARCH FOR NEW ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT |
Joanne Curry, Vice-President External Relations, is launching an executive search for a new position: SFU's first Associate Vice-President Communications and Marketing (AVPCM).
Per policy GP29, a search committee is being struck which will include two deans and elected faculty and staff members. An open forum for all SFU faculty and staff is planned for Thursday, February 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to gather feedback on the search process—more details about how to participate in the search will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Do you know a student, staff member, academic or member of the community at large whose decidedly unconventional and distinctly untraditional work provokes a wide audience? The award winner will receive $5,000 and make a public presentation. Submit your nomination by Tuesday, February 15. |
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A renewed Open Education Grants program encourages the development and use of open educational resources and practices at SFU. Expressions of interest are due by Sunday, February 6. |
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January 25 | Hosted by Homewood Health |
DEVELOPING EMPATHY IN THE WORKPLACE |
Empathy leads to more engaged employees, encourages innovation and increases cooperation. Join this session to learn more about empathy, how to effectively practice it in the workplace, set healthy boundaries and practice self-care. |
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January 26 | Hosted by SFU Public Square |
JUST CLIMATE POLICIES: MODELLING FOR EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING |
"Addressing the climate crisis in an equitable and just way will require significant policy and infrastructure changes in a short timeframe," says Taco Niet, assistant professor of professional practice in SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering.
During this President's Faculty Lecture, he will discuss his work building modelling tools that can help make evidence-based climate policy decisions rooted in equity and justice.
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Join author and mediator Kai Cheng Thom and the director of SFU’s Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office CJ Rowe for an experiential discussion on conflict, harm, social change and personal growth. |
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Hear from SFU digital strategist Elise Mallory as she discusses web creation at SFU, the resources available and what to consider when building a website. |
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