February 2025
In this issue: Alumni named to top forty list, Alumni Council profile, news, events and more!
SFU ALUMNI COUNCIL PROFILE | BARBARA MACPHAIL BURNS
“There’s a powerful connection among SFU alumni—a shared experience that binds us, no matter our fields or careers. Alumni are leaders, innovators, and drivers in their communities worldwide. Being part of this community allows us to celebrate accomplishments and take pride in our association.”
Alumni named to top forty under 40 list
Once again, SFU alumni have been selected as recipients of Business in Vancouver’s annual Forty Under 40 Awards for achieving outstanding early-career successes.
In case you missed it...
- Alumnus Conor Wylie, an interdisciplinary artist and performer, had his K Body and Mind show that he wrote, directed and produced at the 20th annual PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Tri-City News article
- An international research collaboration involving SFU provides a clearer picture of how genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors contribute to brain health as people age. SFU Research article
- We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Daniel Shapiro, Professor Emeritus of Global Business Strategy and former dean of SFU Beedie. SFU Beedie article
- The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced funding to establish the National Invention to Innovation (i2I) Network, expanding the award-winning Invention to Innovation program founded at SFU in 2015. SFU News article
- Great news! The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are once again offering SFU alumni discounted rates on home games for the 2025 season. Details on our website
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Alumni feedback wanted
An invitation to participate in an online survey about SFU’s brand position and reputation is going out to a random selection alumni later this month. If you receive the invitation, we hope you’ll take the time to complete the survey—the opinions of our alumni are very important!
SFU CHANG INSTITUTE'S IDEA PRIZE
Graduated in the past two years? Have an idea that can change the world? Apply to the Chang Institute Idea Prize—the experience offers innovators and changemakers the opportunity to refine their ideas with expert mentorship, workshops and feedback. Applications close February 9.
Events
- January 3 – February 28 | SFU Reads Book Club—Horse (online)
- February 7 | 20th Anniversary for SFU English’s Writer-in-Residence Program (Vancouver)
- February 11 | GLS Online Info Session—Sample Seminar (online)
- February 12 | The Science of Love & Singlehood (online)
- February 19 | AI Leadership in Healthcare (online)
- February 28 | Starry Nights Live (online)
- March 11 & 12 | Alumni Lunch & Dinner (Seoul, Korea) - details available soon
- March 18 | Alumni & Friends Reception (Singapore)
- March 20 | Alumni & Friends Reception (Hong Kong)
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