Faculty updates

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Faculty news & updates

February 07, 2020

In memoriam: Dr. Bill Krane

February 07, 2020

Dr. Bill Krane, former psychology professor, associate dean of arts, chair of the psychology department and associate VP-academic at Simon Fraser University (SFU), has passed away.
January 27, 2020

In memoriam: Dr. George F. MacDonald (1938-2020)

January 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at SFU has learned of the passing of Dr. George F. MacDonald. MacDonald was an adjunct professor in the Departments of Archaeology and Indigenous Studies at SFU.
January 21, 2020

Claire Trépanier secures SFU’s place in Canada’s francophone academia

January 21, 2020

Last fall, Claire Trépanier retired after 26 years of service with SFU, first as a senior lecturer in the Department of French and then as Director of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs.
October 29, 2019

Puzzles and the trolley problem help bring philosophy to life in Bruno Guindon’s undergrad classes

October 29, 2019

Simon Fraser University’s Department of Philosophy is very pleased to welcome new faculty member Bruno Guindon as a lecturer this term.
October 21, 2019

Rob Gordon returns to Criminology

October 21, 2019

Professor Rob Gordon has completed his service as associate dean for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and is returning to Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology where he served as director for 15 years.