Fall 2021

The SCA’s PhD in Contemporary Arts is a research-intensive program focused on interdisciplinary approaches to the fine and performing arts. The program supports both scholarly and practiced-based research, with students tailoring their degrees to their specific research interests.

We called on two of this year’s Fall 2021 FCAT graduates to reflect on their experiences as university students and how it feels to graduate.

A new study by researchers from the Digital Health Circle (DHC), an innovation hub affiliated with Simon Fraser University (SFU), has determined there is a causal relationship between participating in certain lifestyle activities and preventing a decline in cognitive health. Protecting cognitive health is key for healthy aging and for deterring illnesses such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Show us how you celebrate the holidays on TikTok and/or Instagram and tag your school by December 6th for a chance to win a $50 e-gift card or one of two $25 runner-up e-gift cards.

“I enjoy learning about communication. We get to learn about the long-standing tradition of critical, interdisciplinary approaches to the study of media and technology, with a commitment to social theory and political economy.”

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The rapid adoption of biowearables raises ethical issues as to whether these devices are acceptable for use by young people. Is it appropriate for youth to be tracked, monitored and given feedback on areas such as diet and exercise?

In late June of 2021, British Columbia faced an extreme fire risk rating due to a sudden heat dome, something Anderson says he has never witnessed in the over 30 years he has been engaged in wildfire response.

The goal of the FCAT Alumni Awards is to recognize alumni achievements in career, community service and research. This year’s alumni award categories included “Distinguished Alumni,” “Young Alumni,” “Alum of the Year.”

E-wearables come in a range of prices and offer a variety of functions touted to make us healthier. Most can monitor heart rate, count steps and calories burned and track sleep. And when connected to a smartphone, many can mirror the device.Child-friendly versions often use GPS for tracking and have an SOS button or one-way voice from parent to children. While e-wearables promise well-being, they may deliver something else entirely. Should parents be concerned?