News & Events
March 16, 2021
University News
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collaboration focuses on making Admissions more accessible for refugees
Making SFU more inclusive means looking critically at systems that might act as barriers to equity-deserving groups — including admissions processes. Learn how various teams within Student Services are breaking down barriers.
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SFU physics graduate Brendan Cottrell has been shortlisted for McGill's McCall MacBain Scholarship for his involvement with the British Columbia Marine Mammal Response Network and his work as a database administrator and drone operator. Entering SFU, Brendan was a Schulich leader — a recipient of one of Canada's most coveted STEM scholarships.
This year's Printemps de la Francophonie, hosted by SFU's Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs will close off with a virtual concert by Quebec rapper Sarahmée, available from March 26-31. Now in its 11th year, the festival holds lectures, panel discussions, workshops and more that celebrate the French language and culture.
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Operational Updates
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SFU Community Shows Local Love Support For Annual United Way Fundraising Campaign
For more than a decade, SFU and the United Way of the Lower Mainland have partnered to fundraise and help United Way provide important services in the communities we live in. This past year was no exception and the demand was even greater. Thank you to the SFU students, staff and faculty that generously donated and raised approximately $80,000. Learn more about the variety of mostly-virtual events that SFU hosted.
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SFU's legacy videoconferencing service, BlueJeans, will retire April 15. To learn about the retirement or explore alternative videoconferencing tools at SFU, visit the IT services videoconferencing webpage.
The initiative involves creating a campus that positively influences the health and well-being of staff, faculty and students. Take action and read about how you can participate.
Do you know a student who is currently registered in a Spring 2021 course or program that has a work integrated learning (WIL) component? They may be eligible for a grant and a professional development (PD) opportunity valued at $1000. Deadline to apply is March 19.
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Featured Events
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March 23 | Hosted by SFU Vancouver, Surrey and Health & Counselling
You're invited to the SFU Wellness Day
Join this event for a full day of free activities and workshops aimed at positively promoting wellness among SFU staff, faculty and students. Whether you join for one activity or all, take some time to rest, connect with other members of the SFU community and learn something new.
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Online Events and Webinars
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