Faculty of Education News - 2021
January 2021
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COVID-19: Isolated youth online more than ever, increasing risk of bullying and other cyber crimes
January 06, 2021Dr. Wanda Cassidy is featured. Published: January 1, 2021... read more
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Meet the B.C. prof who's now a UNESCO Chair on Biocultural Diversity and Education
January 06, 2021Dr. David Zandvliet is profiled. Published: December 17, 2020 ... read more
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Refugee family arrived in Burnaby during COVID with no computer, one cell phone to share
January 15, 2021Friends of Simon is profiled. Published: January 11, 2021... read more
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Arts, intergenerational education, and interdisciplinary research
PhD candidate Caroline Brendel Pacheco discusses her interdisciplinary doctoral research on... read more
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Langley recognizes Kwantlen First Nation educator with school naming
January 18, 2021Congratulations to SFU Education Alumnus Donna Gabriel Robins!... read more
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Kau'i Keliipio receives Kris Magnusson Emerging Leaders Award
January 21, 2021Congratulations to Kau'i Keliipio, the recipient of the 2020 Kris Magnusson Emerging Leaders award! ... read more
February 2021
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In the Media: January 2021
January 31, 2021Media and publications featuring Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students.... read more
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The educational impact of the Covid-19 rapid response on teachers, students, and families
February 04, 2021Qualitative research results & recommendations from Drs. Margaret MacDonald and Cher Hill.... read more
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SFU student's novel explores elements of classic Canadian love story
February 12, 2021PhD student Estella Kuchta’s new historical fiction and romance novel explores elements of a... read more
March 2021
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President's Faculty Lecture with Dr. Alanaise Goodwill
March 30, 2021Dr. Alanaise Goodwill will speaking at the upcoming President's Faculty Lecture on April 7 on the... read more
April 2021
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Earth Day with the Faculty of Education
April 22, 2021Exploring Bio-cultural Diversity with Dr. David Zandvliet.... read more
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Dr. Cheryl Amundsen has fellowship named in her honour
April 23, 2021Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Amundsen!... read more
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Dr. Celeste Snowber’s exploration of her Armenian heritage uncovers universal themes of longing & belonging
April 24, 2021A descendent of Armenian genocide survivors on her mother’s side, Education professor Dr. Celeste... read more
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Dr. Roland Case receives Governor General Medal
April 28, 2021Dr. Case’s work in education and re-imagining teaching and learning to focus on nurturing... read more
May 2021
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Can a city be a school? with Dr. Cary Campbell
May 06, 2021Dr. Campbell recently presented at this year's Innovations in Research community summit, an event... read more
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In the Media: May 2021
May 19, 2021Media and publications featuring Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students.... read more
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Machines can’t ‘personalize’ education, only people can
Schools are facing accelerated COVID-19 pressures to integrate technology into children’s... read more
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Faculty of Education at CSSE
May 28, 2021See who from the Faculty of Education is presenting at the 49th Annual Conference.... read more
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New e-reader helps give readers richer understanding of books
Tech devices have changed the way we read, write, eat, engage, shop — the list goes on. But,... read more
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Interview: North by Northwest with CBC's Sheryl MacKay
Dr. Celeste Snowber discusses her new book The Marrow of Longing, an exploration of Armenian... read more
June 2021
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Statement on the 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School
June 04, 2021From Dean Susan O'Neill and Associate Dean, Indigeneity Michelle Pidgeon... read more
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In the Media: June 2021
June 22, 2021Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in June... read more
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Education graduand helps students navigate university life
June 25, 2021Emerly Liu has developed a guide to getting involved for all SFU students based on her experience... read more
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Education student confronts fear of failure to realize her dream
June 28, 2021Like many students who arrive at university alone, Susan Luu thought her first year would be the... read more
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Convocation medalist doesn’t let challenges limit possibilities
June 30, 2021Earning a doctoral degree is challenging. Doing so in another country with only 20% of your vision... read more
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Dr. Louise St. Pierre receives Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal
June 30, 2021Pierre’s thesis investigates alternate ways of knowing and learning that help designers... read more
July 2021
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Art, healing, discovery and the marrow of longing
July 27, 2021For over two decades, as a professor of arts education at SFU, Dr. Snowber has used her proficiency... read more
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Dr. Nathalie Sinclair receives Distinguished SFU Professor designation
July 28, 2021This designation recognizes Dr. Sinclair’s outstanding performance and achievements, along... read more
August 2021
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In the Media: August 2021
August 01, 2021Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in August... read more
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Do university students want more online learning, post-pandemic?
August 16, 2021Pre-pandemic research about courses offered online and in-person found students took online courses... read more
September 2021
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Welcome to the Fall 2021 Semester!
September 08, 2021"We have been busy preparing for your arrival across our three campuses, and we are very... read more
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Faculty and Staff Awards 2021
Help us to recognize the exceptional work and significant achievements by our staff and faculty.... read more
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People of SFU: Meet Carolyn Tinglin, graduate student
September 21, 2021Tingin's research in the faculty explores social identities of Indigenous and black youth,... read more
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In the Media: September 2021
September 21, 2021Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in September... read more
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IDEAS Podcast: Episode 23
Shattering ceilings and breaking moulds toward graduate research success with Dean Susan O'Neill. ... read more
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Course Conundrum: How Do Students Choose Between Online & In-Person Learning
September 28, 2021Drs. Kevin O'Neill & John Nesbit surveyed 650 undergrads to better understand their course... read more
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Office Closure: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
This year marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt... read more
October 2021
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Fall Convocation
Join us at the Faculty of Education Convocation and Celebration on October 8, 2021.... read more
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Skwxwú7mesh Úxwimixw MEd cohort ready to impact future generations
October 08, 2021Chérie Baker entered the education field as a result of the significant impact and trauma... read more