News & Events
February 9, 2021

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Joy Johnson inspired by meetings with the SFU community Over the last several months, President Joy Johnson met with groups across SFU to learn about the work of various units and shared her priorities. Thank you to all who participated and voiced their thoughtful comments and questions. Joy will continue working with the community to become a truly inclusive university. read more

University News

Let Burnaby’s Mayor and Council know why you support the gondola The Burnaby Mountain Gondola is effective. It’s better for the environment. It provides effective year-round service, even when it snows. And the SFU community knows this—over 10,000 people took Translink’s survey and showed support for the gondola. We’re closer than ever, but our local elected representatives need to hear from you before a final decision is made. Make your voice heard and help bring a gondola to SFU! Make Your Voice Heard

SFU students talk about academic integrity in the virtual classroom Felipe Patarroyo Singh, Galvin Huen and Sam Yi are student members of SFU's Academic Integrity Working Group. Learn about their involvement, sharing their thoughts on the prevalance of academic dishonesty and how instructors can encourage good academic practices. Learn more

Research findings explain declining shark population getting worldwide attention

A new paper from the Faculty of Health Science’s Nathan Pacoureau and Nick Dulvy is gaining worldwide attention for its conclusions about the cause of declining shark and ray populations. Read about the research that is making headlines in National Geographic, BBC and the New York Times.

Operational Updates

Getting ready for winter cycling to SFU Campuses Cycling to SFU this winter? Freezing and slippery conditions can make winter cycling challenging. Check out our winter cycling tips to keep you safe and comfortable on your commute if you have to visit our campuses. Learn more

Applications for Indigenous Digital Media Grants are now open

Apply for one of SFU's Indigenous Digital Media Grants. These grants offer financial support of up to $10,000 per project to SFU faculty, staff and graduate students developing Indigenous digital resources. Applications are welcome for projects engaged in digitizing materials or creating new media. Applications close Feb. 26, 2021.

SFU is going virtual with the 3 minute thesis competition this year

Graduate students are challenged to submit their thesis and explain why it's important in three minutes. The 3 Minute Thesis competition cultivates students' academic, presentation, research and communication skills and celebrates exciting graduate research taking place at Simon Fraser University. Please check the website for faculty specific deadlines and information on how to enter.

Joshua Whitehead's book Jonny Appleseed selected as this year's One Book One SFU

SFU Library is pleased to announce Joshua Whitehead's Jonny Appleseed as this year's pick for One Book One SFU. This award-winning novel, also recently selected as a Canada Reads finalist, centers on a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer young man who must reckon with his past when he returns home to his reserve. One Book One SFU is committed to fostering ideas and facilitating dialogue towards a more just society. Join the SFU community in reading the book ahead of our virtual author event on March 30.

Learn how to support your Well-Being During Thrive Week

We are all living through challenging times right now; let's find a way to thrive together. Thrive Week is about taking action to create positive well-being at SFU and beyond. It's about making space for well-being, continuing the conversation around mental health, learning about resources offered by SFU and changing our perceptions as a community. Happening virtually this year from February 8 to 12, browse through the schedule of events hosted by the Health Peers and other participating community partners.

February 11 | Hosted by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Webinar: Roundtable on the topic of the Black Lives Matter in the workplace

Join the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) along with a panel of individuals to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and how it impacts the workplace. As part of SFU’s partnership with the CCDI, staff and faculty have access to this webinar for free. Select “I work for a CCDI employer partner” and use your SFU email address during registration.

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