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3 Resources to Change the World

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So many of us are plagued with the feeling of powerlessness – the inability to make a difference in this world. Hence, I’m here to clarify a single truth: you and I are powerful. Our actions do make a difference. And we have all the resources to do it.

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How Hungry is Your Soul Today?

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So what will be important in ten years? The classes you took will be important—but only if you do something with them. And you know what? You can worry about the future ten years down the road. Do something now.

By: Megan Mulder 344 reads | 0 comments
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Meet the 2012 Engage Writers!

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Meet the eight new additions to our ENGAGE blogging team for 2012! This year, these sharp and active students have resolved to get engaged by sharing their writing talents to provide their peers with the best information on getting involved on campus and beyond.
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Alumni Profile: Shawna Lum on being a Peer Health Educator

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Time and time again, we’ve told you how volunteer work can help you develop work-related skills. One thing that’s not always highlighted, however, is how volunteering can be an empowering experience, especially when you’re working on something that you’re passionate about.

By: Kelvin Claveria 524 reads | 0 comments
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Alumni Profile: Chris Lo on being a Career Peer Educator

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Oftentimes, students see volunteering and the classroom as two separate things. However, with the right planning, volunteer work can in fact enhance what you learn at university.Take Chris Lo, an SFU alumnus, as an example of someone whose volunteer experiences have been a great addition to his education.

By: Kelvin Claveria 772 reads | 0 comments
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Who Will You Fight For? Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign

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As the official symbol of the Canadian Cancer Society, daffodils have come to represent hope, strength, and courage in the fight against cancer. The bright yellow flowers are a sign of solidarity – to let those affected by cancer know that they are not alone.

By: Elizabeth The 154 reads | 0 comments
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Passport to Leadership – Starting Your Leadership Journey

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Delivered over five different workshops (one every two weeks), Passport to Leadership aims to introduce students to basic leadership skills and show them the various ways to get involved around campus.

By: Christina Guan 122 reads | 0 comments
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Support the SFU Rose at Canstruction Vancouver 2012!

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Students from the Faculty of Environment (along with students from SIAT and Engineering) have collaborated to enter the Canstruction Vancouver 2012 charity competition.

By: Maziar Kazemi 135 reads | 0 comments
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Earth Hour 2012

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Support the largest environmental event in history on Saturday, March 31st! From 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. millions of people worldwide will unite to switch off their lights for Earth Hour, an annual movement that provides an opportunity for communities to join forces in sending out a powerful call to action on issues related to climate change.

By: Elizabeth The 125 reads | 0 comments
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Letters for the Inside: Making Information Accessible to All

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Can you research song lyrics? How about surf online encyclopedias for the answers to questions about countries, animals, or cultures? If somebody asked you to find some information about university applications or career options, would you be able to?

By: Megan Mulder 151 reads | 0 comments
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Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back! — Relay for Life 2012

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This year, you can be a part of a physical relay—running with a team to raise money for cancer research—and part of a figurative relay—passing on the story of hope for cancer patients and survivors.

By: Megan Mulder 214 reads | 0 comments
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Volunteer Abroad This Summer With AIESEC!

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AIESEC is the world’s largest student driven organization, which aims to develop young leaders of tomorrow. By running a Global Internship and Global Community Development Program, we create a positive social impact by engaging students and graduates to participate in international exchanges while developing their leadership skills.

By: Shreya Dasgupta 208 reads | 0 comments
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Become a Campus Student Ambassador!

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One of the most common barriers to becoming involved is simply finding the opportunities to get started. Despite the huge number of opportunities out there, finding access to them can be a daunting task to anybody.

By: Christian Guan 185 reads | 0 comments
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Freedom to Read Week

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Can you picture a world where we didn’t know who Atticus Finch, Holden Caulfield, and Harry Potter were? These iconic characters may have never entered into our imaginations had literary censorship prevailed in all of its contested cases.

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Interview with Naomi Devine’s Ride2Rio

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Have you ever traveled 11 200 km? Perhaps you have. But, have you ever traveled 11 200 km… on a bike? That is what local woman, Naomi Devine, has been training towards since the idea first came to her last December.

By: Trini Nguyen-Don 155 reads | 0 comments
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