ASSESSING POTENTIAL CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE BENEATH METRO VANCOUVER STREETS |
SFU Earth Sciences professor Shahin Dashtgard is looking at the viability of storing large volumes of carbon dioxide in a soda pop-like solution. The novel approach, which includes close to $1 million of national funding and support from Metro Vancouver, would be located thousands of metres below the city streets to help B.C. meet its net-zero emission goals. |
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CHAMPIONING INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES AT INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCES |
In a major stride for Métis representation and Indigenous voices on the global stage, FASS student Evan Accettola brought his unique perspective as an Indigenous student to international discussions on sustainability and the environment. An undergraduate student majoring in sociology with minors in Indigenous studies and criminology, Accettola participated as a SFU student representative at COP28 and the Student Energy Summit in the United Arab Emirates. |
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PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY PROBLEMS |
In fall 2023, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) launched a new speaker series focussing on Indigenous policy-making. Distinguished speakers included Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin, and Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.
The CPPR will host its next speaker series in Spring 2024, with speakers from government officials and business sector members, and the theme is innovation, science and economic development policy. Hosted by CPPR's director Kennedy Stewart and conducted under the Chatham House Rule, these sessions provide an opportunity to dialogue with those at the centre of Canada's policy-making process. Please email cppr@sfu.ca to be added to the invitation list.
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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The competition is open to SFU faculty members and it will run until January 20, 2024. Interested candidates can apply by emailing avpr_search@sfu.ca with a CV and cover letter outlining suitability for the role. |
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Did you know faculty and staff have access to the Business Glossary and Data Dictionary through SFU's Data Central website? This central repository can support your data management and reporting needs. |
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Due to increased activity at the start of the semester, commuters are advised to allow themselves more time to travel to campus.
Additionally, to increase the amount of parking available at the Burnaby campus, consider parking in East Lot, South Lot or Residence West Lot.
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BURNABY CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE |
Infrastructure work continues for the First Peoples’ Gathering House. East-west pedestrian traffic will be impacted across from Strand Hall and Trottier Observatory, between the Transit Exchange and the AQ. Watch for directional signage and accessible reroutes to Blusson/Saywell or Applied Sciences Building. Expected completion: end of January. |
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SPRING 2024 TEACHING ASSISTANTS DAY |
January 12 | Hosted by TSSU & SFU Centre for Educational Excellence |
Learn from experienced teaching assistants, meet colleagues and find out about campus resources available to support teaching support roles. Attend a variety of sessions that include tutorial engagement strategies, inclusive language and marking assignments in the era of ChatGPT. |
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PROVIDING HOPE FOR BLACK TRANS WOMEN |
February 13 | Hosted by Public Square |
The exploitation of transgender and non-binary individuals by media systems is a strategic method of oppression. At this free lecture, Victoria Thomas will illuminate what Black trans women face, highlighting the severe consequences of anti-trans rhetoric and legislation. Thomas will demonstrate how to heal, change and revolutionize responses to racism and transphobia. |
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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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