ENSURING THE HEALTH OF WILD SALMON |
Tracking wild salmon returns in real-time could help fisheries be more sustainable, but it hasn’t been possible—until now.
SFU computing science professor Jiangchuan Liu and biological sciences/REM professor Jonathan Moore have teamed up with First Nations communities and other partners to develop Salmonvision, an AI technology that detects and tracks salmon in the wild.
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LEARNING FOR LASTING PEACE |
International Day of Education was yesterday (January 24) and this year's theme is Learning For Lasting Peace. SFU's Faculty of Education offers diverse courses and programming as well as conducts research and builds community partnerships. SFU Reach identifies practical solutions for the complex challenges of refugee children with dis/abilities and their families. Friends of Simon assigns university students as literacy tutors to Canadian newcomers in the Lower Mainland. |
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SFU's Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi) is pleased to announce the recipients of their annual awards. Congratulations to seven award recipients who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community-engaged research. Their work spans from food security to urban design and housing to marginalization, exclusion and poverty. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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Thank you to SFU community members for your flexibility during this challenging time. As CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company have yet to reach an agreement, please continue to check the TransLink Alerts and TransLink Job Action for the latest information. CUPE 4500 has indicated that job action may escalate until a deal is reached, so future transit interruptions may occur. |
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UPDATE ON APSA BASIC AGREEMENT NEGOTATIONS |
Last week SFU and APSA began renegotiating the Basic Agreement, meeting four times and exchanging proposals in good faith. While there was some progress made during the negotiations, there is not yet an agreement in place.
The parties agreed to keep discussing key issues and exchanging proposals, and plan to reconvene for another day of negotiations on February 1.
The university is committed to updating the community as new information arises. To learn more about the Basic Agreement and why it is being renegotiated, read more on the bargaining website.
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INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY (JAN. 27) |
SFU recognizes and reflects on the memory of the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. This day reaffirms our commitment to an SFU where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated. Visit the Equity Office to see supports for those experiencing antisemitism. |
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NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE QUEBEC CITY MOSQUE ATTACK AND ACTION AGAINST ISLAMOPHOBIA (JAN. 29) |
Also known as Green Square Day, SFU recognizes and reflects on impact of Islamophobia in Canada. This day reaffirms our commitment to an SFU where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated. Connect with the Equity Office to see supports for those experiencing Islamophobia. |
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February 5 & 7 | Hosted by SFU Library & Copyright Office |
In this online workshop, learn SFU's policies and guidelines and outline how to use copyright protected materials in courses (in-person and in Canvas). Participants will explore how to find materials with fewer restrictions such as Open Access publications and materials without copyright protection. In addition, understand your rights as the course material creator and the copyright office's services. |
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DESIGNING EFFECTIVE POWERPOINTS |
February 6 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
Learn how to design visually engaging PowerPoint presentations to grab your students’ attention and maintain their interest. This workshop is open to instructors, instructional staff and teaching assistants. |
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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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