NEW APP AIMS TO INCREASE YOUTH VACCINATIONS |
SFU health sciences professor Scott Lear and colleagues are developing an app to increase vaccine uptake in youth aged 18-29.
Rooted in behaviour change theory, the STOP COVID! app uses gaming strategies to deliver tailored content encouraging youth to get the shot. This initiative is one of 89 new COVID-19 research projects to receive funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.
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WORKING TOWARDS A FEMINIST CITY OF SURREY |
City in Colour and Citopia, created by six migrant women of colour from SFU’s Urban Studies master’s program, aim to create an equitable, inclusive and accessible city and work environment for women.
Learn more about their project supporting Surrey’s public institutions in their efforts to hire, retain and support racialized women in the workforce.
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MEET KRISTEN WOO, NEW DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE |
Kristen Woo joined SFU with a passion for the law, a drive to make a difference and big plans for ways to create a safer campus community. Learn more about how she can support faculty and staff in our latest People of SFU story. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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CREATING INCLUSIVE SPACES BY REMOVING BARRIERS |
We can build more inclusive spaces for SFU students by asking:
- Am I writing in clear, plain language?
- Am I adding alt text to images and captions to videos?
- Am I providing accessibility information ahead of time?
Learn small ways to remove accessibility barriers in advance when planning an event, setting up a Canvas page and more.
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WORKING ON BURNABY CAMPUS OVER THE WINTER BREAK? |
Between December 25 and January 1, thermostats across Burnaby Campus will be turned down resulting in cooler indoor temperatures.
If you intend to work on campus during the break, please contact Facilities Services (fmserv@sfu.ca) before Friday, December 17 with your dates, times, building name, room number and contact information to ensure you have adequate heat. Thanks for your support in helping SFU reduce its greenhouse gas emissions this winter.
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UPCOMING STRAND HALL POWER OUTAGE |
As part of Strand Hall Annex’s demolition, a building-wide electrical shutdown is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Back-up power will keep equipment on in vital service rooms. Please contact gloria_kwong_2@sfu.ca with questions. |
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Are you looking to host a consultation with your community in the new year? We’ve added a new section to the Faculty + Staff Dashboard that gathers best practices for public engagement and consultation so that you can have more meaningful and inclusive conversations. |
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January 26 - April 6 | Hosted by SFU Centre for Educational Excellence |
In Summer 2022, SFU will introduce a new Blended (B) course section classification. The new format is an outcome of SFU’s Flexible Education Initiative and will include a combination of in-person and online components.
Interested in redesigning a target course for blended delivery? Join this 10-week program to help you get started. Expressions of interest are due by Friday, January 7.
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