Fwd: SFU Events: May 31-June 6, 2010

[Marg Jones <jonesa@sfu.ca>]

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Subject: SFU Events: May 31-June 6, 2010


SFU events, important dates and invitations 

The following message is from SFU Public Affairs/Media Relations. Please submit any ideas for consideration to fiona@sfu.ca 

Monday, May 31 
7 p.m. 
Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver, 1551 West 7 th Avenue 
Philosphers’ Café (in French) 
Le poids de la fatalité 
Is Fate an illusory concept, or is it an integral part of life? What is the weight of fate, and what is our margin of freedom in life? 


Monday, May 31 
7:30 p.m. 
Theresa’s, 1260 Commercial Drive, Vancouver 
Philosophers’ Café 
Should literature be judged on its moral content?   
Many thinkers and writers have been persecuted for, or at least judged adversely, on the content of their reflections and writings and not on the beauty or strength of their craft. Are these judgments necessary to ensure social solidarity or are they corrosive to creative endeavors? 


Tuesday, June 1 
12:30 p.m. 
SFU Burnaby-EDB 7512 
LIDC event: Introduction to WebCT 
This 50-minute demonstration will cover some regularly requested topics, such as loading files, group management and working in the Gradebook, as well as provide attendees with an opportunity to ask questions.  Additional information: https://webserver.lidc.sfu.ca/tep/summer-10/progdesc.php?c_id=109 


Wednesday, June 2 
12noon-6 p.m. 
SFU Burnaby-Town Square (by Cornerstone building) 
SFU Pocket Farmers Market 
Local and organic produce, freshly baked bread and preserves, live music and more. The market runs every Wednesday from May 19 to October 27. For more information visit www.sfulocalfood.ca . 

Wednesday, June 2 
12noon-2 p.m. 
SFU Burnaby campus-Town Square (by Cornerstone) 
Summer Busker Series 
Performers: John Gilliat Latin/Jaz uo 
Two Guitarists 

Wednesday, June 2 
7 p.m. 
City Blends Coffee, Central City Shopping Centre, Surrey 
Philosophers’ Café 
Are certain cultures more ethical or moral than other cultures?   
What factors influence human behavior; genetics, societal custom, laws or concern for how others perceive us? 


Fiona Burrows 
Assistant Director, Community Relations 
Public Affairs & Media Relations 
Simon Fraser University 
778.782.3928 (Burnaby office) 
778.782.9017 (Surrey office) 

  


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Fiona Burrows 
Assistant Director, Community Relations 
Public Affairs & Media Relations 
Simon Fraser University 
778.782.3928 (Burnaby office) 
778.782.9017 (Surrey office)