UNIVERSITY NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOY JOHNSON

"Today, across the university we honour the history, culture, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and (un)learn from Indigenous students, faculty and staff, and to witness all they bring to SFU and the world."

SFU President Joy Johnson shares reflections on National Indigenous Peoples Day and how you can get involved at the university and beyond.

A JOURNEY OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Now is the time to move beyond token acts of reconciliation. Sxwpilemaát Siyám (Chief Leanne Joe), a Hereditary Chief of the Squamish Nation and transformative storyteller, shares a path for economic reconciliation with the recent, public event launch of Step Into the River: The Economic Reconciliation Framework.

STEP IN

IMPROVING GENDER INCLUSIVITY IN SPORTS

Faculty of Health Sciences Master of Science candidate Martha Gumprich (they/them) is working to help youth of all genders feel safe in sport. Working with the REAFFIRM Collaborative as a research assistant, they are examining experiences and mental health of non-binary youth in team sports in Canada, looking to inform policy that help youth feel safe and able to participate.

PLAY BALL

EXPOSING THE HEALTH THREATS OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS

SFU Biological Sciences professor Vicki Marlatt teaches one of the few professional environmental toxicology programs in Canada. She also collaborates on multidisciplinary research to understand, inform on and improve regulations on the harmful chemicals found in everyday items.

IN MEMORIAM: JODI VILJOEN

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Jodi Viljoen, a dear friend, valued colleague, committed mentor, and brilliant scholar. Dr. Viljoen earned her PhD in Clinical Forensic Psychology from SFU in 2004 and started her professional career at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, before returning to SFU in 2006 and being promoted to full Professor in 2019.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

SFU BRAND SURVEY REMINDER

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a short survey about SFU’s brand position and reputation. The survey is confidential and the insights will be used to help shape SFU’s future. If you have not yet completed the survey, a reminder email will be sent tomorrow; responses can be submitted until Sunday, June 26, 2022.

STREETFEST! 2022 IS NOW ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS

StreetFest! is back and in person! Ancillary Services is excited to welcome the community with #SFUVibes on September 16, 2022—but we can’t do StreetFest without artists, crafters, small business owners or community organizations. Applications for vendors and exhibitors as well as food and drink vendors for this year’s festival are now being accepted until July 15, 2022.

FEATURE EVENT

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY TO ADDRESS UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA

June 22 | Hosted by University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Students, faculty and staff at SFU are invited to join a virtual address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, followed by a Q&A with pre-selected students from across the country. The address will be held Wednesday, June 22 at 7 a.m. PDT and will be broadcast live on YouTube.

TUNE IN

AGtech INNOVATION SANDBOX TOWNHALL

June 22

SFU has recently received $10 million from Pacific Economic Development Canada to establish an AGtech Innovation Sandbox. The funding will be used to support small and medium-sized businesses to scale up and commercialize agricultural technology (agritech) in B.C. Join the townhall, hosted by SFU's Strategic Partnership Hub, to learn more about the initiative and how you can get involved.

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH ARTSLIVE

June 23 | Hosted by SFU Indigenous Student Centre, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association

With host Nyla Carpentier, this special edition of ArtsLive features performances by Alex Wells of the Lil’wat Nation and Git Hayetsk Dancers hailing from Haida, Tlingit, Haisla and Musqueam Nations.

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