UNIVERSITY NEWS

NINE RESEARCHERS HONOURED AS 2022 DISTINGUISHED SFU PROFESSORS

Recognized for their exceptional performance and distinguished accomplishments relative to their rank and years of service, the 2022 recipients fuel research discoveries, drive social innovation and seek sustainable solutions to help change our world.

MEET THE RECIPIENTS

BETTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CAN PROTECT OLDER ADULTS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE

A team of SFU gerontology researchers warn that governments and organizations must listen to older adults' experiences with climate change. Policies that focus on accessible emergency preparedness and safety measures during extreme heat, flooding and wildfire smoke can prevent illness and death.

PRESIDENTJOHNSON SHARES HOW SFU IS HELPING TO FILL THE TALENT GAP

A talent gap looms over B.C.’s economy, and post-secondary education is the key to closing it. In an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun, SFU President Joy Johnson shares how SFU's innovative programming is training students for jobs of the future and empowering them to build a better world for everyone.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

BEAT THE HEAT!

Given the recent heat warning issued by Environment Canada, please visit SFU’s severe weather preparedness webpage for information on how to stay cool and safe during periods of extreme heat.

STAY COOL

SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT SFU

Yesterday, the Pope made a formal apology on behalf of the Catholic Church for the forced assimilation of Indigenous children at residential schools. The apology addresses one of the 94 Calls to Action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2015 report.

This is an emotional time for many Indigenous members of the SFU community, and a time to come together and reflect. Please take care of yourselves and reach out if you need help. For faculty and staff, support is available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program, and students can access support through the Indigenous Student Centre.

FEATURE EVENT

HIDDEN HISTORIES: THE LOCAL IMPACT OF SLAVERY ON CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

July 27 | Hosted by North Shore Libraries

SFU associate professor June Francis discusses how public and private institutions and corporations continue to benefit from their role in transforming Black labour (through enslavement), imperial expansion and colonial dispossession into intergenerational wealth and privilege. Learn why these actions persist despite generations of resistance and anti-racism laws.

CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES AT SFU VANCOUVER

July 28 | Hosted by SFU Vancouver Campus

SFU students, faculty and staff are invited to the inaugural summer social to to re-connect with the SFU community and make new connections. Cool off with a popsicle from Johnny’s Pops, challenge your friends and colleagues to a round of ping pong and check out other giant games that will be set up in the Harbour Centre concourse.

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