WHAT COULD WE STOP DOING TO MAKE ROOM FOR RENEWED PRIORITIES? |
Phase one of SFU: What's Next? comes to a close on May 1 and several big ideas are emerging. But it's hard to imagine making room for these new ideas when we have so much going on already. What could we take off the to-do list to create space for what matters most to our community? Some ideas shared so far include:
- Doing away with hardcopy forms
- Re-thinking existing approaches to meetings
- Conducting fewer, more targeted consultations
Head over to ThoughtExchange to read and rate these thoughts and others, and to share your own ideas about what we could do differently before the discussion closes on Sunday.
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SFU RANKED 8TH IN THE WORLD FOR IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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This is the third year in a row SFU has been featured in the Top 10 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
While there’s still a long way to go, we’re reflecting on the sustainability work done to date at SFU in collaboration with students, faculty and staff and the steps we’re taking to address climate change and promote efforts to build a healthier, safer and more resilient world.
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FEDERAL FUNDING ADVANCES SFU WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY LAB |
WearTech Labs, a new core facility hosted at SFU's Surrey campus, has received $1.8 million from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada to help invent, test and create wearable technology that improves the quality of our lives.
Wearable technologies are personalized systems that have up-to-date and accurate monitoring of a person’s health and current body condition. They are not only devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers but also exoskeletons, earphones and shoes.
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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF PANDEMIC RESPONSES ON MENTAL HEALTH |
A global study on responses to the pandemic finds worse mental health trajectories in countries that attempted to control COVID-19 transmission with stricter public health restrictions than those that tried to suppress or eliminate COVID-19 transmission.
The research team, led by SFU psychology associate professor Lara Aknin, note that effective policies to contain the pandemic must be accompanied by strategies and resources to address the adverse impacts on mental health.
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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MAY 4-6 CONVOCATION PARKING NOTICE |
‘Welcome Back’ convocation ceremonies will be held for past graduates who were unable to attend convocation due to the pandemic. During these days in May, the North lot parking will be reserved for graduates and their guests.
In anticipation of increased traffic to campus during this time, please allow yourself extra time for your commute or consider alternate transportation methods such as public transit or carpooling.
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NOMINATE TODAY: AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE |
Committees are now seeking nominations for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award (CDSA) and President’s Distinguished Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
- The CDSA recognizes and celebrates individuals and organizations for their outstanding commitment and service to the university. This year, nominations for youth and emerging leaders are encouraged.
- The President’s DCLA honours individuals or organizations for their distinguished contribution to public good within their community.
Award recipients are dedicated to SFU’s commitment to reconciliation, education, learning and growth—and creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive society for all. Submissions are due Friday, May 20.
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myINFO and FINS will be unavailable from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, for system maintenance. To view updates during the outage, follow @SFU_IT on Twitter. Please email its-help@sfu.ca if you experience any issues after the scheduled outage window. |
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Recruiting and selecting team members with the right skills and attributes is one of the most critical responsibilities of a leader. If you're a new leader or are looking for a refresher, SFU Human Resources workshop is open for registration. |
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SFU'S NEXT STRATEGIC RESEARCH PLAN |
May 6 & 9 | Hosted by SFU's Office of the Vice-President, Research and International |
In parallel with the current discussions on SFU: What’s Next, SFU’s Vice-President, Research and International Dugan O’Neil is leading community-wide consultations to help develop the university’s next Strategic Research Plan.
Join one of two upcoming SFU-wide consultations to help shape the future of research at SFU.
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May 5 | Hosted by SFU Indigenous Student Centre |
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness to remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. Also known as Red Dress Day, this is a day to remember and honour those lives lost.
SFU faculty and staff are encouraged to raise awareness and learn more by:
- Attending an event hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) and First Nations, Metis and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA) across SFU’s three campuses
- Hanging a red dress in your office space/window and/or donate red dresses to the ISC at Burnaby campus for a visual display before May 2
- Wear red on May 5
- Read the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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