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Professor Matthew Hussey wins 2021-2022 Cormack Teaching Award

Professor Matthew Hussey presented at the 10th annual Cormack Awards where he was one of seven instructors honoured for excellence in teaching. learn more →
Professor Betty Schellenberg awarded Royal Society of Canada Fellowship

Distinguished SFU Professor Betty Schellenberg is one of 11 Simon Fraser University researchers who have been named to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) this year. learn more →
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Professor Matthew Hussey wins 2021-2022 Cormack Teaching Award October 25, 2021
Professor Matthew Hussey presented at the 10th annual Cormack Awards where he was one of seven...
Professor Betty Schellenberg awarded Royal Society of Canada Fellowship October 06, 2021
Distinguished SFU Professor Betty Schellenberg is one of 11 Simon Fraser University researchers who...
In Memoriam: Jerry Zaslove, professor emeritus July 02, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Zaslove, professor emeritus in the...
SFU English welcomes Alys D. Avalos-Rivera as its new continuing lecturer July 29, 2021
The Department of English welcomed continuing lecturer Alys D. Avalos-Rivera to its faculty on July...