SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK FOR THE EQUITY COMPASS DRAFT |
We are excited to share the draft of the Equity Compass, SFU's first institutional EDI strategic plan. The Equity Compass is a clear and concise summary of equity themes and focus areas that will guide efforts across the university for the next five years (2023-2028). We invite you to share your feedback by April 7, 2023. |
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FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ANT FOSSIL FOUND IN B.C. |
SFU paleontologists Bruce Archibald and Rolf Mathewes conducted research on a recent fossil discovery near Princeton, B.C. Their research is now raising questions about how the dispersal of animals and plants occurred across the Northern Hemisphere 50 million years ago, which includes investigating whether brief intervals of global warming played a role. |
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SFU Faculty of Science researchers have been awarded $2M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research through the recent Project Grant competition.
The Project Grant program funds research in all areas of health with the greatest potential to generate new fundamental or applied knowledge to advance health care, health systems and/or health outcomes.
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia, the Applied Legal Studies Program at SFU's School of Criminology will lead significant advances in the field.
This will also place SFU as a pivotal partner in the expansion of notary education in British Columbia.
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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HOW TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PHISHING SCAMS |
Recently, Information Security Services has seen an increase in phishing attempts sent to SFU account holders. Learn how you can better identify, avoid or report phishing emails and what to do when you see one. |
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A curriculum planning working group is proposing a place-based curriculum model, which means the context of where a student is learning, including the history, the politics and the social dynamics of the community they are in, all become an additional source of learning.
“Students will study in communities starting in their first year, unlike traditional medical schools that have two years of classroom-based education before practical experiences begin,” explains Kevin Oldknow, Chair, Curriculum Working Group for the SFU Medical School, and Senior Advisor to the Provost.
The curriculum will include an Undergraduate Medical Education program, and a Postgraduate Medical Education program. The first intake of students is expected in fall 2026.
To find out more about plans for the SFU medical school, watch a recording of the Information Session for students, faculty and staff held on Mar. 2, 2023.
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LORNE DAVIES COMPLEX UPGRADES BEGIN |
Renovation work is underway to update athletic and recreational program facilities at the Burnaby Campus. Originally constructed in 1965, the Lorne Davies Complex (LDC) requires extensive upgrades to provide a continued safe and healthy environment for the SFU community. Starting mid-March, some sections of the LDC will need to be closed and programs/services moved to alternate locations. |
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SFU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Accreditation encourages the university to thoroughly evaluate its performance through frequent reviews and yearly reports.
This year’s report shows how the university has met the NWCCU’s Standard One, which focuses on student success, meeting an established institutional mission, and improving overall institutional effectiveness.
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Convocation is a significant milestone for SFU graduands, their families, friends and the university community. Your assistance is needed to support Convocation from Tuesday, June 6 to Friday, June 9.
There are eight ceremonies to choose from when you register.
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SFU’s Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office is inviting expressions of interest from students, staff and faculty from the SFU and FIC communities with knowledge and experience in sexual violence prevention to be part of its advisory panel. Submission deadline is Monday, April 3. |
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March 15 | Hosted by SFU's United Way Campaign |
Enjoy a latte while making a positive impact at Renaissance Coffee on March 15 from 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. All proceeds from every latte sold will be donated to SFU's 2022- 2023 United Way Campaign to help create healthy, caring and inclusive communities. |
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March 17 | Hosted by Department of English |
Join SFU Library's new Associate Dean, Mar González Palacios, for a talk on amplifying historically marginalized voices in library collections.
With previous posts at Yale University, Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, the University of Oregon, and the University of Texas – Austin, Mar González Palacios brings to SFU interest and experience in collection development and critical cataloguing practices that address mis/underrepresentation of previously marginalized communities.
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HOW TO SUPPORT STUDENT WRITING |
March 20 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
In this session, you’ll consider what paths are offered in your course for students to communicate their learning in writing. You’ll select strategies that you can use in class to better articulate what it means to write in your discipline and support your students as they develop their writing skills. |
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