Stories
September
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September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023
We asked our very own SFU alumnus, Amyn, to share a bit about why he and his wife Shein—our 2023 President’s Distinguished Community Leadership Award recipients—are so dedicated to giving back.
July
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July 04, 2023
July 04, 2023
SFU student and track and field athlete Megan Roxby has weathered her fair share of challenges.
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July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
Six stellar SFU alumni have been named on this year’s BCBusiness top 30 under 30 list
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July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023
Alumnus Christian Cook is matter of fact when explaining her thoughtful decision to leave a gift in her will to SFU. “We need more people to go to places like SFU,” she says.
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July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Two SFU professors are leading the way to build diversity and equity in STEM and STEM education. Drs. Angelica Lim and Lesley Shannon are two prominent researchers in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer engineering, respectively.
June
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June 05, 2023
June 05, 2023
On September 9, 1965, Simon Fraser University opened it doors to 2,500 charter students—the first students to attend the university.
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June 05, 2023
June 05, 2023
With meaningful and enduring ties to SFU, alumnus Chris (Syeta’xtn) Lewis (BA ’05) has enriched the university community in many ways—from serving as a member and chair of the Board of Governors to co-leading the Aboriginal Reconciliation Council.
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June 05, 2023
June 05, 2023
Kali Stierle is currently pursuing her BBA in accounting with a minor in Indigenous studies. She is Nêhiyaw (Cree), Métis, and German and is a member of Peepeekisis Cree Nation.
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June 05, 2023
June 05, 2023
Ashley Kyne is currently pursuing a master’s degree in criminology at SFU, having recently graduated from the university with a BA in criminology and Indigenous studies.
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June 05, 2023
June 05, 2023
Mathew Fleury is currently working towards his PhD in health sciences. Mathew is a Nēhiyawak (Plains Cree) and proud member of one of the founding families of the Métis Nation, where he has deep roots in Manitoba’s Red River Valley.
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June 05, 2023
June 05, 2023
Julie Seal, who is of Cree-Métis and Italian descent, graduated in 2022 with her BA in kinesiology and Indigenous studies
May
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May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
It goes without saying that much of our work would not be possible without the generosity of our donors, friends, alumni and community partners. That’s why this year, we hosted our inaugural Leaders Lifting Leaders event—yet another first of what will be an annual celebration—to connect students and the remarkable donors who support them through vital scholarships, awards and bursaries.
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May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
Congratulations to SFU alumni Jeanette Jackson and Dr. Karen Tee, along with Ginger Gosnell-Meyers—the first Indigenous Fellow with the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue—who were named as YWCA Women of Distinction during the 40th annual Women of Distinction Awards.
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May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
Everywhere we turn, life is getting more expensive—food costs continue to rise, rents are the highest we’ve ever seen. For university students, many of whom are already living on a shoestring budget, it’s a daily struggle to make ends meet.
March
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March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
Ian and Yvonne Reddy are committed to giving back and shaping a better society. A dynamic and philanthropic couple, they are passionate about making a positive impact in the world through education and environmental sustainability.
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March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023
SFU is proud to congratulate 10 of our alumni nominated for Metro Vancouver YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards!
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March 07, 2023
March 07, 2023
Alumnus Eric Sangwine, librarian and celebrated historical cartoonist shares about his time at SFU and why he chooses to give back to the university.
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March 01, 2023
March 01, 2023
Last month, I had the pleasure of traveling to Singapore to welcome guests to a very special reception for SFU alumni and friends—our first one in this beautiful city-state since 2019.
February
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February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023
On February 15, 2023, members of Simon Fraser University’s Alumni Association (SFUAA) voted in favor of voluntary dissolution.
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February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023
SFU proudly welcomed 10 new Uggla Family Scholarship recipients to Burnaby Mountain last fall.
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February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Vicky (BSC ’96) and Mark (BSC ’95) met studying computing science at SFU in the early 90s, and forged a strong friendship those first few years of university.
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February 03, 2023
February 03, 2023
SFU Alumnus Trevor Lai (BBA ’02) was tapped by the Vancouver Canucks to design their warmup jersey to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
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February 03, 2023
February 03, 2023
Business in Vancouver (BIV) has named five SFU alumni to their annual Forty Under 40 list
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February 03, 2023
February 03, 2023
Last December, we asked for your help in making a year-end gift to support future alumni—and you rose to the occasion!
January
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January 05, 2023
January 05, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Ron Cliff, SFU Convocation Founder and cherished friend of SFU.
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January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023
A Q&A with alumnus Angie Lamarsh (née Hall; BA ’11, MA, ‘13), Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank Canada, and current Chair of the SFU Board of Governors.