Stories

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.

SFU student and track and field athlete Megan Roxby has weathered her fair share of challenges.

Six stellar SFU alumni have been named on this year’s BCBusiness top 30 under 30 list

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.

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.

On September 9, 1965, Simon Fraser University opened it doors to 2,500 charter students—the first students to attend the university.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Julie Seal, who is of Cree-Métis and Italian descent, graduated in 2022 with her BA in kinesiology and Indigenous studies

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.

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.

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.

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.

SFU is proud to congratulate 10 of our alumni nominated for Metro Vancouver YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards!

Alumnus Eric Sangwine, librarian and celebrated historical cartoonist shares about his time at SFU and why he chooses to give back to the university.

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.

On February 15, 2023, members of Simon Fraser University’s Alumni Association (SFUAA) voted in favor of voluntary dissolution.

SFU proudly welcomed 10 new Uggla Family Scholarship recipients to Burnaby Mountain last fall.

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.

SFU Alumnus Trevor Lai (BBA ’02) was tapped by the Vancouver Canucks to design their warmup jersey to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Business in Vancouver (BIV) has named five SFU alumni to their annual Forty Under 40 list

Last December, we asked for your help in making a year-end gift to support future alumni—and you rose to the occasion!