RESEARCHING SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND ADVANCING PREVENTATIVE MEASURES |
Numaira Obaid, a postdoctoral fellow in the Neurospine Biomechanics Lab, is investigating how age-related degeneration impacts geriatric spinal injuries and hopes her findings will help to develop better fall-prevention strategies. “As more adults work later in life or seek to prolong independent living, they are more susceptible to falls,” says Obaid. |
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CREATING LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL CONNECTIONS |
In September, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) celebrated as Professor Emeritus A.H. Somjee gifted the Department of Political Science a professorship through a generous bequest gift in his will. At the launch event, FASS also welcomed Shivaji Mukherjee as the inaugural professor in Indian Political Development. This opportunity to scholars, like Mukherjee, will allow research to bridge international critical thought. |
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The faculty will offer new undergraduate classes in Brazilian-Portuguese language, literature and Brazilian culture. The inaugural lecturer will arrive in the early months of 2024 and enhance SFU's long-standing history of multilingualism. There will also be new student exchanges and other university-bridging opportunities. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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BE PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER |
Periods of rain and snow are in the forecast this week. Before you travel to and from the university be sure to check weather updates, transit and road conditions, drive slowly and ensure your vehicle is winter ready. Dress weather appropriate to keep warm and wear insulated boots with traction to prevent slip and falls. |
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Are you interested in reviewing scholarship applications that will assist SFU students who face significant financial barriers to study at the university? The Uggla Family Scholarship is looking for application readers. The scholarship is designed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion and remove historical and existing discrimination, including barriers to full participation in social, cultural, economic and political life. |
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Do you know someone who is doing work that challenges complacency? Nominate a student, a staff member, an SFU academic or a member of the community at large. The recipient is selected for decidedly unconventional and distinctly untraditional work that provokes a wide audience. The award recipient will receive $5,000 and make a public presentation. Nominations are now being accepted and the deadline is February 15. |
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SFU is upgrading email protocols to promote a safer environment and align with industry-wide regulations starting February 1, 2024. These changes affect anyone who currently forwards their SFU email to an external email provider or uses a maillist that contains non-SFU emails. |
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As we begin a new year and another semester, learn safety best practices of what to do in an emergency. Safety & Risk Services provides a variety of security resources and programs to keep SFU a safe space for everyone. |
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Starting this week, Bennett Library is undergoing water protection work on the upper exterior of the building. Noise disruption will be heard around the Library, including Convocation Mall and the west side of the AQ. There will also be a no-parking zone on Halpern Lane to accommodate construction vehicles. Expected completion: end of February. |
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TOWN HALL WITH PRESIDENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL |
January 11 | Hosted by VP Research & International |
Ted Hewitt will discuss opportunities and priorities in Canada’s social sciences and humanities research as well as share insights and answer questions on strategic initiatives. This event will be offered in person and online. |
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ADVANCING A CULTURE OF RESPECT |
Spring Term 2024 | Hosted by VP People, Equity and Inclusion |
Participate in the new RESPECT program, a hybrid learning model designed to build cultural safety and anti-racism skills and knowledge among SFU faculty and staff. Registration for the Spring 2024 session is now open. |
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Spring Term 2024 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
Discover how linguistically responsive pedagogy can enhance inclusion and accessibility to support multilingual student success. Application deadline: January 15. |
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January 18 | Hosted by University Advancement |
Do you have a fear of speaking in public? Join colleagues from across the university to learn how to be a better public speaker and communicator. Participants will receive useful tips and gain leadership skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. Contact Christine at cjh22@sfu.ca for more information. |
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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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