UNIVERSITY NEWS

HEALTH SCIENCES MASTER'S STUDENT DEVELOPS NEW STUDY ON HIV SUBTYPES IN GHANA

Up-to-date information on HIV diversity, subtype distribution, drug resistance and coreceptor usage is critical to guide HIV treatment, inform vaccine design and curative strategies. In Ghana, however, the last HIV drug resistance survey per WHO guidelines occurred in 2013. MSc student Anna Appah has conducted a first-of-its-kind study addressing these knowledge gaps.

SFU MARINE BIOLOGIST TAKES ON 4,800 KM RACE

It’s not every day that a former student invites you to row across the Atlantic Ocean but when SFU biological sciences professor Isabelle Côté got the call, she didn’t hesitate to say yes—inspired by the challenge and the journey’s cause of supporting ocean conservation.

CRACKING THE CASE OF THE MISSING SNOWMELT

Why was the 2021 snowmelt runoff in California 60 per cent lower than predicted? New models by SFU geography researchers show how prolonged drought can affect spring streamflow, even in years of abundant snowfall.

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WILDLIFE AWARENESS AT BURNABY CAMPUS

All forms of wildlife call Burnaby Mountain their home. Although not yet spring, bear sightings are already on the rise. Let’s keep our community safe by following best practices: dispose garbage properly, keep a far distance from all wildlife and report sightings to Campus Public Safety at 778.782.4500.

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SAVE ON LUNCH AT DINING COMMONS NEXT WEEK

SFU Food invites all faculty and staff to Dining Commons for the return of our Reading Break promotion on February 21st - 24th, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring the coupon (print or digital) along with your SFU ID to enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat lunch at our new dining facility for only $11.49.

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UPCOMING STATUTORY HOLIDAY

Please note that SFU will observe Family Day on Monday, February 20. Campus operations will resume on Tuesday, February 21. Before logging off for the long weekend, please submit your items for the upcoming What's On newsletter by 12 p.m. on Friday, February 17.

FEATURE EVENT

CELEBRATING BLACK EXCELLENCE

February 24 | Hosted by SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry

It is a night of celebrating African and Caribbean culture, food, and music and acknowledging important people in the Black Community at SFU. Among the many highlights of this event will be West and East African and Caribbean cuisine, along with live performances by Black Artists.

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THE CONNECTIONS WORLD: THE FUTURE OF ASIAN CAPITALISM

February 24 | Hosted by SFU Beedie School of Business

In this session, the managing partner of Altura Partners, Simon Commander, and the London School of Economics professor, Saul Estrin, will discuss their recent book, The Connections World: The Future of Asian Capitalism. They will also focus on the important issues of modern times, such as how Asia has grown and developed and what its prospects are for the future.