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Our alumni are doing amazing things in the world. Here are some stories featuring their accomplishments and updates.
Alumni in the news
December
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Byron Thom
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Reshma Chaskar Mehta
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Derrick Li
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Erik Hadley
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Ashley Freeborn
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Robert Coard
- December 3, 2019 BIV Top Forty Under 40: Brent Charleton
- December 3, 2019 Anne Giardini: Generosity feeds something important in us
- December 1, 2019 You say good day, we say 'uy' skweyl - alumnus Claudia Sylvester featured
November
- November 28, 2019 Maiko Yamamoto and James Long win the Siminovitch Prize, Canada's most prestigious prize in theatre
- November 23, 2019 Alumnus Novell Thomas becomes part of the 2019 Richmond Sports Wall of Fame
- November 20, 2019 Erica Hakonson wins a Silver Award at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business
- November 13, 2019 FCAT Featured alumnus - Sammy Chien
- November 12, 2019 FHS alumnus discovered his passions through the Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences
- November 7, 2019 ‘They’re the first witnesses to a crime’: insects key to solving murders - feat. alumnus Gail Anderson
- November 7, 2019 Alumni couple featured in NYTimes, looking to upgrade their rental
- November 5, 2019 Alumnus Stephen Collis receives the 2019 Writers' Trust Award
- November 4, 2019 The culture shock of Western Canada
October
- October 29, 2019 Teacher Earns Top B.C. Award
- October 24, 2019 Alumnus appointed to Camosun College's Board of Governors
- October 22, 2019 Alumnus, Karim Nanji has been appointed CEO at MLI Marble Lending Inc.
- October 18, 2019 Five Questions With… Siobhan Sloane-Seale
- October 16, 2019 Graduate takes New Media to new creative levels with Artificial Intelligence
- October 16, 2019 SFU track and field alumni are helping high school athletes access more post-secondary athletic opportunities
- October 16, 2019 SFU alumnus wins Fulbright Fellowship
- October 12, 2019 SFU alumnus and Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon has been appointed president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
- October 9, 2019 International studies graduate and changemaker explores community improvement at DTES non-profit
- October 8, 2019 SFU honours three changemakers with honorary degrees
- October 8, 2019 Startup Canada Podcast: Featuring alumnus Manny Padda
- October 7, 2019 Compassion, technology not at odds for this community-engaged engineer
- October 7, 2019 Former Armed Forces pilot charts course to computing science success
- October 4, 2019 Writer/producer Mack Stannard's film This Ink Runs Deep arrives to CBC Gem
- October 4, 2019 Seaspan Shipyards appoints SFU alumnus David Hargreaves as Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
- October 3, 2019 Alumnus wins Entrepreneur of the Year: Environmental Products + Services
- October 2, 2019 Alumnus Tony Chursky to be inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame
- October 1, 2019 Alumnus Brendon Ogmundson Steps Into Role of BCREA Chief Economist
- October 1, 2019 Alumnus Judi Hess, CEO, Copperleaf is a winner of the 2019 BC CEO Awards for small firms
- October 1, 2019 B.C. Sports Hall of Fame honours Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope
September
- September 30, 2019 Leading by example
- September 30, 2019 Fearless PhD graduate strives to improve rural women’s health
- September 27, 2019 New perspectives and fresh angles: journalist gains international experience in Global Communication MA program
- September 27, 2019 Compassion, technology not at odds for this community-engaged engineer
- September 26, 2019 MEd graduate ready to reinvent her approach to teaching
- September 24, 2019 North Vancouver RCMP's new top cop is an SFU alumnus
- September 24, 2019 Company headed by SFU alumnus takes 2019 New Ventures BC top prize
- September 24, 2019 What started as a pilot project by SFU alumnus Elizabeth Sabine just four years ago is now a YMCA program
- September 20, 2019 Lumen5 and alumnus Michael Cheng win the $105K top prize at the 2019 New Ventures BC awards
- September 20, 2019 Alumnus is new chief of Westbank First Nation
- September 18, 2019 New evidence shows human presence in Haida Gwaii 2,200 years earlier than previous estimates - Feat. Rolf Matthewes
- September 15, 2019 Cormack award winner comes full circle
- September 13, 2019 Shíshálh Nation hires new CAO
- September 13, 2019 Bend it like the Asian Rangers: intramural soccer team reunites after decades
- September 5, 2019 Traveling with Margaret Atwood to support literacy and wildlife
- September 4, 2019 Alumnus Dr. Marianne Boelscher Ignace is receiving the Partnership Award from The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
August
- August 27, 2019 BCCTO Award winner Majid Razmara has been developing software for MetaOptima Technology Inc. in a bid to help medical professionals better track and detect skin cancer
- August 20, 2019 SFU to recognize four outstanding alumni
- August 19, 2019 Bill Cunningham receives SFU Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award
- August 18, 2019 Anthony Frustagli, owner of Parallel 49 and SFU alumnus, introduces a wicked brew to commemorate PNE Fair's 109th birthday
- August 12, 2019 Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia's strengths and what he's had to "unlearn"
- August 12, 2019 Alumnus appointed chief administrative officer and commissioner at Metro Vancouver
- August 12, 2019 Alumnus named the inaugural director of creative activity, research and scholarship at Capilano University
- August 10, 2019 Alumnus Justina Di Stasio wins gold at the Pan Am Games
- August 9, 2019 VP of Ghana and SFU alumnus holds public lecture during first visit in 20 years
- August 9, 2019 SFU partnership creates lasting legacy for Vietnamese educational system
- August 9, 2019 Alumnus Karima Bawa appointed as a director to oversee new college governing patent and trademark agents
- August 6, 2019 Canada's Natasha Wodak captures gold, sets new Pan Am record in women's 10,000m
- August 1, 2019 Andrew Wilmot, artist, editor and author
July
- July 15, 2019 Alumnus appointed VP and Chief Digital Officer at CN
- July 12, 2019 Poet, novelist and play-right Stan Rogal releases new book: Investigation into the death of Roberto Bolaño
- July 12, 2019 Alumnus Maryam Sadeghi named as one of the top 25 immigrants of 2019
- July 11, 2019 Remembering David Lin
- July 10, 2019 Judy Cavanagh appointed to Technical Safety BC Board of Directors
- July 9, 2019 Jenn Burt's thesis research on Sea Otters nets new marine discoveries
- July 3, 2019 Dodd makes NCAA long list for award
- July 3, 2019 Ready to sell your business? Avoid these 4 pitfalls - by alumnus Manny Padda
- July 2, 2019 Alumnus wins at the 2019 "Made in Vancouver Awards" in the beauty category
June
- June 25, 2019 Alumnus is new CAO for village
- June 21, 2019 Lifelong learner advocates for Indigenous peoples' health and well-being
- June 19, 2019 Answer to a personal crisis leads to lifetime passion
- June 18, 2019 In Memoriam: Christine Tulloch, Terry Fox Award winner and Convocation speaker
- June 17, 2019 SFU start-up wins third place in global sustainability competition
- June 16, 2019 Haida First Nation elder graduates with MA after defending her thesis in home community
- June 11, 2019 Innovative fingers hold promise for assistive robotics, prosthetics
- June 10, 2019 Community commitment shapes academic path for aspiring SFU changemaker
- June 10, 2019 Innovative robot fingers hold promise for assistive living, prosthetics
- June 10, 2019 Trail-blazing innovation in clean tech sparks start-up
- June 10, 2019 In a first, SFU’s oldest grad presents thesis defense in Haida Gwaii
- June 10, 2019 Unconventional thesis features one-woman show
- June 10, 2019 Return to school yields new opportunities
- June 10, 2019 Experiential learning helps land dream job at Instagram
- June 5, 2019 Alumnus Dr. Brianne Kent appointed to serve as Governor-In-Council on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council
- June 5, 2019 Lindsey Butterworth on her bond with coach Brit Townsend, also an alumnus
- June 5, 2019 I had an Olympic Dream, and it disappeared. Now, it’s back.
- June 4, 2019 Alumnus Elizabeth Mcdonald has been appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of BC
May
- May 20, 2019 SFU alumnus is the new Chair of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce
- May 16, 2019 Remember what it felt like ot be the underdog; It can keep you humble, patient and understanding
- May 13, 2019 SIAT Alumni Spotlight Audrey Desjardins
- May 13, 2019 Courage and passion trounce adversity
- May 13, 2019 Decades of Indigenous collaboration lead to Governor General's Innovation Award
- May 7, 2019 Dr. Satvir Sahans sets up shop in Omemee
- May 6, 2019 This recycling robot at YVR Airport uses artificial intelligence to sort your recyclables
- May 1, 2019 New study uses AI, whole genome sequencing to make accurate cancer diagnosis - alumnus Jasleen Grewal
April
- April 29, 2019 Surrey Board of Trade's Top 25 under 25 Awards Recognize 14 from SFU
- April 18, 2019 Innovators aim for a cleaner environment
- April 16, 2019 Spexi GeoSpatial takes top prize at SFU’s largest entrepreneurship competition
- April 15, 2019 Mark Jaccard pens opinion piece in the Globe and Mail
- April 15, 2019 Alumnus wins another Sun Run women's title
- April 12, 2019 Alumnus Randee Hermus named to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
- April 10, 2019 425 Magazine names Lindsay Angelo as one of their 2019 Women to Watch
- April 10, 2019 Melissa Quinn has turned a fill-in job into a career choice in the technology sector
- April 10, 2019 Alumnus appointed as CEO of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative
- April 8, 2019 Alumnus Angelica Lim one of the top AI influencers to watch in 2019
- April 5, 2019 Alumnus Andy Wong named on Canada's Developer 30 Under 30 list
- April 4, 2019 Dr. Marco Marra receives Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement
- April 1, 2019 Co-founder and CEO named one of BC Business' Top 30 Under 30
- April 1, 2019 Alex Wan, Periphery Digital's Co-founder and Managing Director named one of BC Business' Top 30 Under 30
March
- March 27, 2019 Howard going into Simon Fraser Hall of Fame
- March 27, 2019 SFU's Refugee Livelihood Lab co-creator - and alumnus - honoured for commitment to refugees
- March 25, 2019 Alumnus named acting vice-provost
- March 25, 2019 Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.'s 43,000 teachers
- March 25, 2019 Four alumni heading to SFU Athletics' Hall of Fame
- March 20, 2019 Shari Graydon: Women's voices still not being heard often enough in the media
- March 18, 2019 Alumnus Jayda G drops her Ninja Tune debut this week, and the buzz is building around her funky sound
- March 13, 2019 Outstanding alumni Norman Armour and Dr. Nadine Caron to receive Honorary Degrees this year
- March 7, 2019 Anne Giardini, one of B.C.'s most influential women
- March 6, 2019 Enthusiasm and curiosity drive leadership
- March 6, 2019 Earth sciences technician digs deep to develop engagement
- March 5, 2019 Early-career lecturer Kevin Lam driven by life-long passion for teaching
- March 5, 2019 Sociology professor Ann Travers recognized for safe and inclusive learning environment
- March 5, 2019 Alumnus crowned Miss Canada
February
- February 28, 2019 New associate director of Indigenous initiatives aims to make SFU safer, more welcoming for all students
- February 28, 2019 News site helps faculty reach broad audience
- February 27, 2019 How can the world sustainably feed almost 10 billion people?
- February 27, 2019 Naramata Bench winemaker Tait's tipping point led to a life among the vines
- February 20, 2019 App helps families looking after seniors avoid 'caregiver burnout'
- February 19, 2019 Shad brings new war stories to Vancouver for a night at Fortune Sound Club
- February 13, 2019 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Select New Chief Officer, an SFU Alumnus
- February 12, 2019 From Entrepreneur to "Intra"preneur
- February 11, 2019 Alumnus honoured with 3M National Teaching Fellowship
- February 7, 2019 Argos announce 2019 coaching staff including SFU alumnus Chapdelaine
- February 4, 2019 Nightwood Theatre’s new artistic director Andrea Donaldson wants it to be ‘Canada’s national feminist company’
- February 1, 2019 SFU alumnus Sarah Bailey makes an impact in NFL
- February 1, 2019 Vancouver Police's Fiona Wilson promoted to superintendent
- February 1, 2019 Stéphane Sansfaçon appointed to Court of Appeal in Quebec
January
- January 29, 2019 SFU alumnus to spearhead elite league's B.C. franchise
- January 29, 2019 9 things nobody told me when I started a mini web startup
- January 28, 2019 Oscar the AI trash sorter can be a real grouch
- January 22, 2019 SFU alumnus making big waves in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
- January 18, 2019 SFU alumnus Seth Klein joins SFU Urban Studies as an adjunct professor
- January 17, 2019 Meet Alan Koch, FC Cincinnati's globetrotting coach
- January 14, 2019 Alumnus to receive honorary degree from JIBC
- January 3, 2019 Canadian 800m champion Lindsey Butterworth on balancing life and running
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