NEWS & EVENTS

April 22, 2021
 

RETURN TO CAMPUS

COMMUTING TO WORK CONSIDERED "ESSENTIAL TRAVEL"

The Provincial Health Officer recently issued new restrictions for non-essential travel between health regions and asked BC residents to stay local. Travel for work within BC is considered essential and commuting to campus between health regions is permitted. Low risk fieldwork may also continue with a safety plan and approval from your Dean.

 

UNIVERSITY NEWS

SFU COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PASSES MAJOR MILESTONE

This year's Community Leaders Igniting Change (CLIC) cohort has reached a 100-participant milestone. CLIC, based in Surrey, is a 12-week program that helps local community members build their leadership capacity and confidence as changemakers. Asmaite Gebremichael, one of this year's participants, is grateful for the way CLIC challenged her view of leadership.

 

PEOPLE OF SFU: JOELLE MARIANO, VPFA OFFICE ASSISTANT

The next installment of the People of SFU story series is here! Follow Joelle Mariano, Office Assistant for VP Finance and Administration through a typical work day as she supports priorities across the VPFA portfolio, from finance and safety to sustainability and more.

 

Each year, Canada wastes 35.5 million metric tonnes of food, costing the economy $49.5 billion. In a new study by SFU's Food Systems Lab, researchers sought to find out why food is being left on farms and look at ways to give people the "right to food."

This week's Scholarly Impact features Faranak Farzan, mechatronics systems engineering professor and founder/scientific director of the eBrain Lab at SFU. She is currently leading a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary team focusing on how neurophysiology can help understand, diagnose and treat depression and addiction in youth.

 

OPERATIONAL UPDATES

CONTINUING THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTI-BLACK RACISM

Earlier this week, a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty for the murder of George Floyd.

We acknowledge that the trial process has been difficult and emotional for many in our community, and particularly for Black faculty, staff and students. Please take care of yourselves during this time. Faculty and staff can access supports including SFU’s Employee and Family Assistance Program and Critical Incident Support.

In the wake of this verdict, the work of fighting anti-Black racism continues. If you are looking for ways to help, consider revisiting this article on resources and calls to action against anti-Black racism and violence.

 

CHECK HOW SUSTAINABLE YOUR HOME IS

Today is Earth Day. Even at home, we can utilize SFU Sustainability's Sustainable Spaces: Home Edition checklist. Designed with longevity in mind it aims to support the SFU community during the pandemic and beyond.

 

Join the Pivot Hub Scavenger Hunt from April 22-25 for your chance to win $1,000 in prizes. The recently-launched Pivot Hub is a free, open-data web resource highlighting the urban experiences of Canadian youth in 47 cities during the pandemic. We invite you to explore the data, insights and other features for your chance to win.

 

FEATURED EVENT

April 27 | Hosted by SFU IT Services

LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SFU ACCOUNT FROM CYBERCRIMINALS

All SFU faculty and staff will be required, by May 31st, to use multi-factor authentication (MFA). Join IT Services for a virtual information session to learn about why SFU is requiring MFA, options for enrollment, setup, common myths and other FAQs.

ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS

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Apr. 27

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