Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (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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SIX WAYS SFU REDUCES GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS |
SFU’s Climate Change Accountability Report for 2022 was recently released. The university made remarkable strides, reporting a 52 per cent reduction in emissions in 2022. This achievement is even more notable considering that SFU's physical footprint has expanded by approximately 30 per cent since it began annual greenhouse gas reporting in 2007. |
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NISGA'A POLE TO RETURN TO THE NASS VALLEY AFTER 94 YEARS |
The Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government and National Museums Scotland announce that the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial pole will return home to the Nass Valley this September, in a historic moment for reconciliation. The rematriation of the pole is the result of a year-long discussion and close collaboration between the Nisg̱a’a Nation and the museum. SFU education professor Amy Parent was among Indigenous leaders who traveled to Scotland in August 2022 to discuss the rematriation. |
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GRADUATE STUDENT EXHIBITS WORK AT H.R MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE
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Interactive Arts & Technology PhD candidate John Desnoyers-Stewart created an interactive art installation: Star-Stuff: a way for the universe to know itself. Star-Stuff is a hybrid virtual reality artwork created to remind immersants of their fundamental connection to humanity and the universe. |
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A new report from the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) found content labels help identify social media misinformation, but strategies to mitigate its effects lack consensus. IPIE vice-chair and SFU professor Wendy Chun stresses the need for scientific access to social media data to develop these strategies. IPIE serves policymakers and more by improving the global information environment through interdisciplinary research and assessments. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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TELL US WHY CONSENT MATTERS |
The Sexual Violence Support & Prevention (SVSPO) office invites the SFU community to participate in their annual Consent Matters campaign. Submissions are due by August 21 and will be shared on the SVSPO’s Consent Matters page as well as through social media channels |
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IT Services has recently noticed an increase in phishing cases at SFU. To protect yourself from cybersecurity risks, please visit the Information Security Services page for more information and tips on identifying and avoiding such scams. For any questions or concerns, please contact IT Services. |
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The Lorne Davies Complex renewal project work continues. Beginning August 8, East Gym will temporarily be closed to the community during the duration of project, following previous updates and closures. Please take extra care while walking around the construction zone and follow signage directions and route changes. |
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BECOMING A DIGITAL-FIRST LEADER |
August 16 | Hosted by SFU Beedie School of Business |
The Digital Innovation and Leadership initiative is helping people and organizations build capacity for digital innovation to strengthen Canada's capacity for digital advancement. Learn how to drive your growth plans forward by employing digital technology and generative AI. |
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