UNIVERSITY NEWS

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE 2023

February 11th is recognized as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This year’s theme was Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain. (I.D.E.A.S.): bringing everyone forward for sustainable and equitable development. In celebration of this day, Faculty of Environment researchers talk about working to advance these goals.

FROM LAB PARTNERS TO LIFE PARTNERS

SFU has been responsible for many love stories, including Vicky (BSc ’96) and Mark (BSc ’95). They met while studying computing science in the early 1990s and forged a strong friendship the first few years of university. Before romance was ever in the air, they spent time together as part of the same friend group—spending many late nights all together in the computer lab.

SFU TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES RECORD HISTORIC RUN TIMES IN BOSTON

Charlie Dannat became the third person ever in SFU's conference to run an indoor mile in less than four minutes. The Red Leafs Track and Field team put out a strong performance as they approach the conference championships.

EVALUATING CANADA'S NEW LONG-TERM CARE STANDARDS

"To address the issue of understaffing, ensuring that an adequate wage is available will help bring trained health care workers into long-term care facilities and home care," says Gloria Gutman, professor emeritus in SFU's Department of Gerontology. Gutman joined Michelle Eliot on CBC Radio's BC Today to discuss the proposed new national guidelines for care.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE SFU MEDICAL SCHOOL

Get updates, provide further feedback and explore how SFU community members can benefit from and be involved with the new medical school. Community dialogues will take place through March and April 2023, beginning with an online information session and discussion for faculty, staff and students on March 2.

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LEARN TO SPOT THE PHISHING HOOK

Ever wonder how to report something suspicious, how to spot it and what it actually is? IT Services shares a few simple steps to protect your personal information online.

FEATURE EVENT

BLACK ART: A MODE OF EXPRESSION DISRUPTING SYSTEMIC STRUCTURES

February 15 | Hosted by SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry and the SFU Equity Office

In this Black History Month panel, PhD student Edward Sembatya, life coach/consultant Palesa Koitsioe, author/professor David Chariandry and artist/curator Nya Lewis Williams discuss the theme of Black Art and the idea of decolonizing the concept of art.

ANTISEMITISM: HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND PREVENT IT IN THE WORKPLACE

February 16 | Hosted by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

Sit down with thought leaders in the Canadian Jewish community to discuss what organizations can do to define and combat antisemitism in the workplace and beyond. Join this free webinar that is part of SFU’s partnership with CCDI.

AUDAIN VISUAL ARTIST IN RESIDENCE KOTA EZAWA

February 16 | Hosted by SFU School of Contemporary Arts and SFU Galleries

Kota Ezawa is known for his labour-intensive process that involves the production of hundreds of drawings. They translate charged events, such as the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy, into simplified animations. Join Ezawa for an artist talk celebrating his new residency at SFU.