TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF CANCER |
For more than two decades, Faculty of Health Sciences professor Stuart Peacock has focused his research on developing more effective cancer services. In 2015, Peacock began serving as the inaugural holder of the Leslie Diamond Chair in Cancer Survivorship position. His goal is to lead research that will help to develop better access to more effective cancer services in British Columbia. |
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BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF SOUND |
School for the Contemporary Arts professor Mauricio Pauly and pianist Eve Egoyan released their album, Hopeful Monster, this past October to wide acclaim. Pauly talks about music-making, inspiration, teaching, collaboration and his enjoyment of being “lost." |
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In December, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement wrapped up their latest Below the Radar podcast series. See How We Run! featured conversations with arts and cultural workers inspired by the long history of artist-run centres in Vancouver as well as the affordability crisis that threatens to make the city one without art. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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HELP TO SHAPE OPEN SCIENCE AT SFU |
The SFU Open Source Principles, which will set the foundation for an Open Source Framework at the university, have been drafted. Community input from researchers is now needed to ensure that the principles truly reflect SFU's shared values and needs. Attend a town hall, join a focus group or submit feedback by survey/email. |
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Staff, faculty, students and recent alumni are eligible to participate in this competition that celebrates innovative ideas and entrepreneurial pursuits within the SFU community. Submit applications by January 21. |
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Are you a faculty member interested in a leadership opportunity at the university? The application deadline for this executive role is January 20. Interested candidates can apply by email: avpr_search@sfu.ca with a CV and cover letter. |
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NEW TEACHING COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR MULTILINGUAL INSTRUCTORS |
January 22 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
Multilingual and international faculty members are invited to join SFU's newest community of practice. The aim of this monthly group is to share theory and practice on teaching and learn through multilingual and international perspectives. |
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RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE |
January 24 & 31 | Hosted by Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office |
Two events are coming up soon for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These online events are free and open to students, faculty, staff and members of the wider community. |
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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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