Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. |
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USING STÓ:LŌ KNOWLEDGE TO ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION
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Stó:lō scholar and department chair Wenona Hall is opening a new chapter for SFU Indigenous Studies. Hall aims to launch a graduate program and introduce new undergraduate options. A triple alumnus of SFU, she has unique insights into the student experience. Hall previously led Stó:lō community-based research projects and educated students about decolonization processes and Indigenous resurgence at the University of the Fraser Valley. |
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TACKLING NEIGHBOURHOOD INEQUALITIES |
SFU and South Vancouver Neighbourhood House formed a partnership examining resources and social infrastructure disparities in city planning. As a result of this collaborative work, a motion was presented to the City of Vancouver to address the ongoing inequities in South Vancouver and the Marpole neighbourhoods. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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CONTRIBUTING TO A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY |
SFU is committed to being a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, accepted and valued while ideas, perspectives, identities and experiences are respected and appreciated. Find out more about what faculty and staff can do to Affirm a community of Compassion Together (ACT). Together we can ACT to embrace the university’s vision, values and purpose to affirm and advance a community of care with compassion for all. |
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DECEMBER MEDICAL SCHOOL UPDATE |
Developments from the past month include the introduction of a new acting associate dean for academics and the launch of the school's new website. Please share your thoughts by completing a brief monthly survey question. |
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SAVE THE DATE: FACULTY AND STAFF TOWN HALL |
Join president Joy Johnson and the executive team on January 31, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to discuss the university's 2024 priorities. The event will be held via Zoom, with a recording and summary available on the Faculty + Staff Dashboard for those unable to attend. Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendars for this important engagement opportunity. |
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SPRING TA DAY 2024 |
Have knowledge that could make the life of a novice teaching assistant easier? Experienced TA's are invited to apply to lead in-person workshops at the spring orientation on January 12, 2024. Build your resume, gain presentation experience, receive compensation and help peers. |
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December 5 | Hosted by GLS Program |
Uncover travel opportunities to Spain, Rome and Oxford via this interdisciplinary program, designed to explore and engage with values that shape culture. The only one of its kind in Canada, the program is both flexible and diverse. SFU employees can also enrol and utilize professional development funding options. |
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REMEMBERING AND HONOURING VICTIMS |
December 6 | Hosted by Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office |
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the massacre of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal. The SFU community is invited to attend an in-person memorial co-hosted by the SVSPO, SFU Women in Engineering and other campus partners and take action against gender-based violence. This event will be held at SFU's Burnaby campus. |
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