NEWS & EVENTS

December 7, 2021
 

UNIVERSITY NEWS

CREATING A FLOURISHING ROAD MAP AT THE UNIVERSITY AND BEYOND

"When we bring our full selves to the university, we also bring our worldview, research, pedagogy and the arts. And then students from all backgrounds get to engage with and learn from Black perspectives and intellectual traditions."

On November 18, SFU signed the Scarborough Charter, vowing to redress anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion at the university. Read more about the impact this charter will have at SFU in a reflection from June Francis, SFU's special advisor to the president on anti-racism.

 

SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY FLOODING

We are now accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries and new, unwrapped toys across all three campuses and libraries to support the BC Flood Relief efforts. Learn more about our growing group of contributing and collaborating partners and where you can drop off donations.

 

SFU INSTRUCTORS REFLECT ON THEIR RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM

While fall 2021 signified a return to familiar spaces, it also represented the need to navigate yet another transition. Explore the highlights, challenges and changes that five faculty members shared about their return to in-person instruction. 

 

For the first episode of The Journey Here, host Steve Dooley sits down with SFU's President and Vice-Chancellor, Joy Johnson. Together, they discuss Joy's journey from nursing to research to now leading SFU—and all the adventures in between. Take a listen and read Steve's reflections on the inaugural episode.

 

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

INTERESTED IN BEING A SAAM EVENT PARTNER?

The Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO) invites faculty and staff to contribute to Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) by hosting events or activities in January. Please visit the SAAM web page to learn more about how your department, class or unit can support SAAM.

 

AVOID SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE BURNABY MOUNTAIN GONDOLA

Faculty, staff and students require more reliable transit options to SFU during harsh winter storms. The Burnaby Mountain Gondola will make it faster and easier to get to campus, year-round—even in the snow. Voice your support and help bring a gondola to SFU.

 

New funding opportunities are now available for SFU faculties and departments hiring students for the spring 2022 semester. Submit your job description and get up to $7500 subsidized per co-op position.

Scams increase around the holidays because our behaviour changes in predictable ways, such as receiving more emails from family, friends and businesses. Learn how to identify, avoid and report the most common phishing scams.
 

FEATURE EVENT

December 11 | Hosted by SFU Biological Sciences

TAKE A TOUR OF BURNABY MOUNTAIN

In celebration of International Mountain Day, SFU Biological Sciences is offering free public tours about the biology of our own Burnaby Mountain. Learn more about the ecology of the local forest and how campus buildings affect our local birds.

 

December 7

SFU’s Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is having a seasonal open house. Stop by on Tuesday, December 7 from 1-3 p.m. to meet the staff, view exhibits and enjoy some treats.

EVENTS AND WEBINARS

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