UNIVERSITY NEWS

TRADE THE CHAIR FOR FRESH AIR

New research co-led by SFU health sciences professor Scott Lear finds that prolonged sitting may be hazardous to your health. An international study, which surveyed more than 100,000 individuals in 21 countries, found that people who sat for six-to-eight hours/day had an increased risk for heart disease and early death.

STAND UP FOR YOUR HEALTH

ZOOMING TO THE RESCUE DURING THE ONLINE TRANSITION

Desktop support analyst Mehdi Eftekhari has been awarded a 2021 Staff Achievement Award for his work performance during the start of the pandemic. He displayed immense patience, positive attitude and diligence when getting folks set up to work from home and when it was time to return to campus.

CONGRATULATIONS MEHDI

WHENCE YOU MICROBIOME?

Everyone has a unique gut microbiome made up of trillions of microbes that influence our health. But how do we acquire our personal gut microbiomes? Can we change them to become healthier? Postdoctoral fellow Eric Jones and physics professor David Sivak set out to answer these questions.

TRUST YOUR GUT FEELING

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

DECOLONIAL TEACHING AND LEARNING SEMINAR

Are you interested in Indigenous and decolonial approaches to teaching and learning? Join this two-part seminar series starting this fall, to uncover the historical colonial system that underpins the current everyday workings of university. You will also learn of its harmful consequences for IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) faculty and students. Submit your expressions of interest by July 26.

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FEATURE EVENT

STARGAZE AT THE TROTTIER OBSERVATORY

July 15 | Hosted by Faculty of Science

Starry Nights happens on every clear Friday night. Discover the many wondrous celestial objects including our cratered moon, distant stars of beautiful colours, constellations that tell of ancient lore and planets in our solar system that hold important lessons for life on Earth. Watch their Twitter feed for weekly event announcements.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS WORKSHOP

July 25 | Hosted by SFU Health & Counselling

If you see someone in distress or at risk of suicide, do you know how to help? This online workshop is designed to provide participants with an introduction on how to recognize potential signs of distress and/or suicide risk, how to provide immediate support and how to make appropriate referrals.