2021

Alix Shield, a 2020 SFU PhD alumnus whose doctoral research sent shockwaves through Canada’s literary community, has won an Emerging Open Scholarship Award from the Canadian Social Knowledge Institute.

Otoniya Okot Bitek is an Acholi poet in the tradition of the Acholi from northern Uganda. Acholi poets, painters, singers and dancers bring people together through their art which usually involves social commentary.

The Criminology Student Association raised funds for local Indigenous community centre while helping students gain a better understanding of careers in the field.

Linguistics' Dr. Henny Yeung and co-researchers from UBC and Brock University question how mask-wearing influences children's speech and language development.

In this series we share the reflections of faculty members who are discovering new teaching insights from and about remote teaching. Here’s what Dr. Elena Caselli, a term lecturer of Italian in the department of World Languages and Literatures, in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, had to say.

It's been 50 years since Simon Fraser University offered the course Geography 404: “The Geography of Gender” in 1971, a course that made way for the first Women’s Studies Program in Canada and what would become today’s vibrant, interdisciplinary department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) at SFU.

February is Black History Month in Canada and around the world. It is a time not only to honour and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities, but also to reflect on the historical and ongoing systemic marginalization of Black voices, culture and experiences within Canada and beyond.

More SFU students are set to benefit from learning both of Canada’s official languages thanks to a recent substantial contribution.

Mann says learning to understand policy and practice in SFU's Applied Legal Studies' MA program helped him build his career in crime prevention.

Congratulations to students from across the university and especially across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) who again received top honours in the Annual Student Learning Commons (SLC) Writing Contest!

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women and recognize the ongoing work of creating a more equitable and inclusive society.

SFU’s department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (GSWS) hosts the annual Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium in May, bringing together individuals dedicated to issues in social justice, equity and diversity. The Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport and Beedie School of Business’ Dr. June Francis, are both featured guests for this year’s virtual event.

SFU’s department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (GSWS) hosts the annual Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium in May, bringing together individuals dedicated to issues in social justice, equity and diversity. The Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport and Beedie School of Business’ Dr. June Francis, are both featured guests for this year’s virtual event.

FASS is proud to be celebrating our graduates this June 2021!

Simon Fraser University researchers have created a new online resource to help people learn Blackfoot.

In partnership with the Yukon Native Language Centre (YNLC) and the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), Simon Fraser University’s Indigenous Languages Program (INLP) honoured 8 graduates of the language proficiency certificate and 13 fluent speakers of Gwich'in, Hän, Kaska, Northern Tutchone, Southern Tutchone, Tagish, Lingít, and Upper Tanana, in a recognition ceremony on the territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

Ron Ignace, former chief of the Skeetchestn Indian Band, acclaimed researcher and respected alum and member of the SFU community, is the first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to congratulate Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies’ Dr. Jen Marchbank and Sociology & Anthropology’s Dr. Travers on receiving Knowledge Synthesis Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

14 fractures, 11 years and 1 startup later, Alex Paré graduates from SFU. Alex dedicates his degree to his late grandfather who always encouraged him to step out of his comfort zone.

Brandon Residential School Cemeteries Project, led by the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation—including Simon Fraser University, Brandon University, and the University of Windsor—are sharing the sadness of the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation.

Eight Simon Fraser University faculty members have been honoured as the 2021 Distinguished SFU Professors. As a joint initiative of SFU’s Vice-President, Academic and Provost and the Vice-President, Research and International, the Distinguished SFU Professor program recognizes SFU research faculty members of distinction who have achieved exceptional performance and distinguished accomplishments relative to their rank and years of service.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to congratulate all the researchers from across our faculty receiving 2021 SSHRC Insight Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

SFU’s department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (GSWS) hosts the annual Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium in May, bringing together individuals dedicated to issues in social justice, equity and diversity. The Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport and Beedie School of Business’ Dr. June Francis, are both featured guests for this year’s virtual event.

Famed social-justice activist and former NDP MP Svend Robinson started his one-year term in September 2020 as J.S. Woodsworth Resident Scholar with exciting community-outreach activities centred on social justice, community development and civic responsibility.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at SFU is committed to the principles of Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 is a day to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, and to honour their survivors, their families and communities.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to congratulate the 2021 recipients of the FASS Dean's Medals. Dean's Medals are given in recognition of academic excellence in research, teaching, and service, with an emphasis on significant contributions while in position in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at SFU.

The Leslie Cormack Teaching Awards celebrate excellence and pedagogical innovation in teaching.

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to welcome the 2021-22 Shadbolt Fellows: Joanne Arnott, Megan J. Davies, Alana Gereke, and Erin Soros.

Dr. David Suzuki, famed Canadian scientist, broadcaster, author, activist and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, has been named this year’s Thakore Visiting Scholar Award recipient.

Dr. Catherine Murray prepares for retirement from her position as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).

Since concluding her role as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) on August 31, Jane Pulkingham will be taking on the role of Special Advisor to Catherine Dauvergne, SFU’s Vice President, Academic and Provost.

Congratulations to 2021 Royal Society Fellows from FASS: Jasmina Arifovic (Economics), Catherine Dauvergne (International Studies), Murray Munro (Linguistics), Gerardo Otero (International Studies), and Betty Schellenberg (English).

Five FASS scholars share insights on decolonizing and bringing acts of reconciliation into their classrooms.

A story of involvement and growth featuring SFU World Literature and English graduand and Convocation student speaker, Mizuki Giffin.

Psychology graduand and Convocation speaker Jennifer Chou reflects on community engagement and leadership.

Seizing extracurricular opportunities while maintaining academic rigour helped convocation speaker and honours political science grad Janmie Gunawardena prepare herself for anything.

An innovator who has been building community at SFU for over 30 years, Gladys We has brought a signature warmth, generosity, and positivity to everything she does.