News & Events
March 18, 2021

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Looking back at our Unconventional Year On March 18, 2020 SFU faculty, staff and students began working and studying remotely in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a year later, the SFU community demonstrates why SFU is Canada’s Engaged University by staying connected through innovation, compassion and determination. Read More

University News

How Indigenous community research partnerships can address health inequities

This interdisciplinary team of researchers has created an online resource intended to help researchers develop equitable partnerships with Indigenous communities. Learn more about their work in The Conversation.

Scholarly Impact of the Week: Nadine Provençal tackles Prenatal Stress and Psychiatric Disorders

A recent paper by health sciences' Nadine Provençal demonstrates how prenatal stress exposure is an important risk factor for developing a wide range of health problems later in life — such as increased reactivity to stress, cognitive deficits, psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

Resources and Calls-to-Action Against Anti-Asian Racism

In the wake of recent anti-Asian violence in Georgia, and in the context of a pandemic that has seen anti-Asian hate crimes spike all across Canada, members of the SFU community may be struggling with grief and pain, and many others may be wondering how to help. This list of resources and calls to action against anti-Asian racism can be a starting point for those looking to learn and take action.

Operational Updates

New Features Now Available for SFU Zoom

SFU has released new features to enhance your Zoom experience. You can now permanently change your SFU Zoom account display name. This is a great way to include gender pronouns or a nickname for clearer communication with colleagues. Also, Zoom meetings for faculty and staff accounts can now be streamed directly to third party applications, such as YouTube and Facebook. As well, Cloud recording links are now password-protected to help with security.

Last Chance: Students can earn $1000 with their Work-Integrated Learning Experiences

Tomorrow is the last day students can apply for a grant and a professional development opportunity valued at $1000. Do you know a student who is currently registered in a Spring 2021 course or program that has a work-integrated learning component? Encourage them to apply.

Reminder to be aware of wildlife on Burnaby campus

Perched atop Burnaby Mountain, the Burnaby campus is home to a variety of wildlife including black bears, raccoons, deer, owls, coyotes and cougars where sightings are not uncommon. When visiting campus please be aware of your surroundings and follow these tips to help keep encounters positive and free from conflict.

March 26 - 27 | Hosted by SFU School for the Contemporary Arts

CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS AND CREATIVES

The third annual Skoden Indigenous Film Festival features Indigenous films curated by a class of interdisciplinary students, led by co-instructors Kathleen Mullen and Carr Sappier (festival co-founder and SFU film alumnus).

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