NEWS & EVENTS

February 6, 2024
 

UNIVERSITY NEWS

PRESIDENT JOY JOHNSON LOOKS FORWARD TO THE FUTURE

"When I became president of SFU in 2020, in my first message to faculty and staff, I indicated there was no place I would rather be. I have repeated that sentiment over the years, and it continues to be true."

President Joy Johnson reflects on her reappointment and looks forward to our bright future at SFU.

 

SFU NEWSMAKER AWARD WINNERS LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED IN 2023

During a year of heightened global unrest and disparity, well-informed and dependable news is more vital than ever. SFU’s 2023 Newsmaker award recipients are chosen for their dedication to informing discourse across media and online communities regarding various topics. This includes commentary on ongoing global conflicts, critical discussions on the profound social justice implications of food systems and waste management as well as relevant expertise on trending topics that made headlines across the world.

 

INVESTIGATING THE NEEDS OF LGBQ AND YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS

Health Sciences PhD student Whitney Qualls explains why understanding the differential impacts of cancer on LGBQ and adolescent/young adult people is necessary and urgent.

 
 

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

Following recent updates from Google and Yahoo, IT Services is delaying the changes to SFU email forwarding and Maillist. Despite the extension, the current SFU maillist and non-SFU email usage may still run a risk of non-compliance. Potential outcomes could include email disruptions or essential messages being flagged as spam or phishing attempts. IT Services continues to prepare to meet the incoming regulations. Stay tuned for more updates.

 

SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH & EXPERTISE WITH THE MEDIA

Contact mediarelations@sfu.ca with your idea/topic. Possible themes for February and beyond are:

• New research and stories, including student stories and new books


• 2024 B.C. election preview and Canada electoral reform

• Seasonal: Possible early spring, Lunar New Year (Feb 10), new research on relationships (Feb 14), International Women’s Day (Mar 8) and the state of feminism, body positivity and other related themes

• International: World conflicts and protests, AI effects on workforce/economy/privacy, ads on streaming platforms

• National: Interest rates, SUVs/trucks and climate change (86% of all vehicle purchases in 2023), Black History Month (Feb), international relations, domestic politics, cost of living and food insecurity, real estate



• Local: Air pollution risks, emissions reduction targets and economy, toxic drug supply, COVID/flu/RSV/strep

 

As agreed during the January negotiation window, the university and APSA met for an additional day on February 1 to continue discussions on core matters. While many agreements-in-principal were reached, there remains a number of outstanding fundamental matters. The parties have agreed to participate in non-binding mediation scheduled for three days in April 2024, and have agreed to extend the expiry of the Basic Agreement to December 31, 2024 to support the mediation process. 

 

FEATURE EVENT

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

February 8 | Hosted by SFU Food

Celebrate Lunar New Year at SFU Dining Commons by indulging in a special menu being served this Thursday. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a Chinese Dragon Dance performance and lucky red envelope giveaways will start at 12 noon.

 

INCLUSIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR LARGE CLASSES

February 14 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence

Inclusive teaching involves teaching methods and strategies that are designed to accommodate and support the needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. Explore inclusive teaching strategies for large classes in this online session.

 

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