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Fusion Kitchen aids immigrant women job hunt

A pair of students at Simon Fraser University has cooked up an idea that may help more immigrant women land jobs – and give profile to their cultural cuisine. [learn more]

Medical tourism studies track ethics, risks and effects

A team of researchers from Simon Fraser University is studying the booming medical tourism industry and its impact on both patients and health services. [learn more]

SFU nets trio of Women of Distinction nominations

Commitments to community engagement, the environment and homelessness have netted an executive director, faculty member and student from Simon Fraser University 2012 YWCA Women of Distinction nominations. [learn more]

SFU First Nations Studies given department status

The First Nations Studies program at Simon Fraser University has been granted department status effective April 1, 2012, and will be placed within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. [learn more]

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Tourism trouble May 25, 2012

Featured expert: Peter Williams, director of SFU’s Centre for Tourism Policy and Research

Contact: 778.782.3103, peterw@sfu.ca

Canadian tourism has taken a hit with Europe in economic crisis and the Canadian dollar hovering around par with its American counterpart. Peter Williams, director of SFU’s Centre for Tourism Policy and Research, says Canadian tourism operators have to look to their own backyard to find visitors.

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Plaque honours young pioneer of visual analytics May 25, 2012
—A plaque unveiled today at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus honours Andrew Wade, the first...
Aboriginal sculpture celebrated at SFU May 24, 2012
—Haida master carver James Hart leads an Aboriginal blessing ceremony at Simon Fraser University’s...
Science faculty pulls out stops at Open House May 23, 2012
—Show, tell and engage are the watchwords for Simon Fraser University’s science exhibits at Open...
Researchers find new malaria treatment May 23, 2012
—An international team of researchers including members of Simon Fraser University molecular...

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