UNIVERSITY NEWS

BURNABY CAMPUS BIOMASS FACILITY SMASHES RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS

Since its opening just over two years ago, the biomass energy centre has reduced SFU’s Burnaby campus carbon footprint by 85 per cent (or 11,600 tCO2e annually). With the help of the biomass energy centre, SFU has exceeded its provincially-mandated goal - a 40 per cent reduction of GHG emissions by 2025 – years ahead of schedule.

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CELEBRATING PATRICK SMITH'S 40 YEARS AT SFU

With his retirement on January 1st, SFU's Department of Political Science recognizes the career and contributions of Patrick J. Smith—known to everyone as Paddy. His impact was felt so strongly over his four decades at SFU that his retirement will leave the department without one of the anchors of the community.

THANK YOU PADDY

A TRIBUTE TO RON CLIFF

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ron Cliff, SFU Convocation Founder and cherished friend of SFU, who passed away in December.

Ron was also a Distinguished Community Leadership Award recipient and an SFU donor who supported the building of the School for the Contemporary Arts in the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.

SFU’S COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCREDITED FOR ITS CRITICAL AND RIGOROUS PROGRAMMING

This accreditation by the Economic Developer's Association of Canada holds great value for both the Community Economic Development (CED) program and its graduates. Ryan Watmough, the program director of SFU CED, shared his enthusiasm for the field and provided insight on the significance of community involvement in economic development. He also mentioned that SFU CED is the only post-secondary BC institution that is recognized for economic development training.

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WEST PARKADE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.11, the main entranceway of the West Parkade will be closed for two weeks and reopen on Thursday, Jan. 26.

During this time, please access the West Parkade from University Drive West and follow the road detour signs to enter. Buses will run on their regular routes and services will not be impacted. Parking will remain open at all levels during this time.

WIFI IMPROVEMENTS

WiFi is a key component of the campus experience. Working, learning, scrolling and engaging online all depend on it. IT Services is thrilled to report that their experts have made major progress around WiFi improvements.

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SFU'S NEWEST CORE FACILITY: PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE PROJECT

SFU has designated the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) the university’s newest Core Facility, with Kevin Stranack serving as its Operations Director, as well as SFU professors Juan Pablo Alperin and John Willinsky as its Co-Scientific Directors. Joining SFU’s Core Facilities Program enables PKP to further advance its mission of improving the scholarly and public quality of research at SFU and worldwide.

SAN'YAS ANTI-RACISM INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SAFETY TRAINING

SFU employees are invited to complete the San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program. The training introduces key aspects of cultural safety and addresses anti-Indigenous racism. It is an eight-week, self-paced, facilitated course open to all staff and faculty.

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A FRAMEWORK TO MITIGATE PERSONAL BIAS & TECHNIQUES TO BUILD GREATER CAPACITY

January 25 | Hosted by The Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute

We all have biases that show up in our perceptions of others. These biases can be problematic when they cause us to unconsciously or consciously judge, misinterpret, or limit our interactions with people around us. This webinar will present techniques and strategies for overcoming bias and its negative impacts on interpersonal relationships.

REP THE LEAF AT SFU BASKETBALL GAMES

January 12 & January 14 | Hosted by Athletics and Recreation

Come out and watch elite NCAA basketball games on Thursday, Jan.12 and Saturday, Jan.14, at West Gym.

GO RED LEAFS

SUPPORT STUDENT WELL-BEING IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Spring 2023 | Hosted by Healthy Campus Community

Available to instructors and TAs/TMs, this workshop provides quick, practical strategies to support students and exchange ideas with others. Sign up and also gain access to a toolkit of strategies and templates.