Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (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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STUDENTS CREATE FIRST BURNABY MOUNTAIN POWWOW IN HONOUR OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS |
“It’s about community, and it’s not just for the Indigenous community. It’s about promoting awareness, sharing knowledge, and building and strengthening connections.”
The SFU First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association celebrates the end of the school year and the achievements of Indigenous students with a traditional powwow.
Organizers Raven and Kali King Stierle share the importance of community, of culture as healing, and their hopes that this will become an annual tradition for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the Burnaby Mountain community.
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SFU MULTIFAITH CENTRE RECEIVES QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE AWARD |
The award was presented to spiritual support workers of the SFU Multifaith Centre by Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North-Seymour, in recognition of meaningful contributions and service to the community.
The award, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne, celebrates contributions in a variety of areas including the arts, science, innovation, community service, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, sports, diversity, equity and inclusion.
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FASS PROFESSOR AND ALUMNUS COLLABORATE TO STUDY IMPACTS OF PRECARIOUS WORK IN B.C. |
The Understanding Precarity in BC (UP-BC) project is co-directed by FASS professor Kendra Strauss and Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives senior economist Iglika Ivanova (SFU ‘05). It aims to investigate the prevalence of precarious employment in the province, which refers to on-demand or short-term jobs that are typically part-time, low-paying and devoid of benefits. |
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The sustainable energy engineering (SEE) undergraduate program has received accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. The recognition marks a significant milestone for SEE and comes at a time when the program’s first cohort of students are graduating.
The program is the first of its kind in Western Canada and has been designed to foster innovation in the renewable and sustainable energy fields that have grown in demand as B.C. continues to work towards its net-zero emissions goals.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one of the defining geopolitical events of contemporary history, yet one that is shrouded in false narratives. James Horncastle, McWhinney Professor in International Relations, has shared his research expertise from the onset and continues to assess and clarify information about this ongoing conflict. Horncastle's contributions to The Conversation Canada were read more than 40,000 times last month. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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NEW WAYS TO HEAR FROM SFU'S LEADERSHIP |
In case you missed it: the Board of Governors and SFU's executive team are taking steps to ensure that everyone who works at SFU has regular access to information about what is on the minds of leadership.
Read the latest reports from SFU's Board of Governors and Senate:
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FACILITIES WORK NOTICE - TEMPORARY WATER TEMPERATURE CHANGE IN ALL ACADEMIC QUADRANGLE WASHROOMS |
Facilities Services will be conducting important maintenance work on existing building heating systems to improve services across the AQ. Therefore, there will be a temporary water temperature change (no access to hot water) in all AQ washrooms from April 24 to May 19, 2023. |
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FIRST PEOPLES' GATHERING HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT |
On April 22, the university community is invited to join a special announcement with the Government of British Columbia and the City of Burnaby to celebrate new funding support for the First Peoples’ Gathering House.
The First Peoples’ Gathering House, located on our Burnaby campus, is designed as a shared gathering space to celebrate Indigenous knowledge and culture. Construction is now underway with completion slated for 2024.
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May 3 | Hosted by SFU Public Square |
SFU Public Square has a new and exciting event series – Deep Dives! For their first installment, they are asking “Why is #MentalHealth Trending?”
This event will explore the rising demand for mental health support, the driving force behind this surge and the role that social media plays in discussions on mental health. This event brings together panelists and the audience to explore these questions – and they want to hear your thoughts.
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May 4 | Hosted by Canadian Institute of Statistical Sciences |
Microaggressions are words and actions that can cause unintended offence to members of marginalized groups. This session, facilitated by Sandra Miles from Academic Impressions, will help participants identify and define microaggressions and develop skills to prevent and respond to them. |
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