NEW RECOVERY PLAN TO GUIDE RETURN TO CAMPUS |
As we prepare for a safe return to campus this fall, SFU has launched a four-stage Campus Recovery Plan. The stages reflect the rate of COVID-19 transmission in the community and will inform how we conduct face-to-face research, learning, teaching and work. Visit the new Return to Campus website to read more about the four stages, how decision-making specific to faculties and units will be made and for more specific updates to your community. |
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SFU RANKS AMONG TOP 50 UNIVERSITIES GLOBALLY |
SFU ranks 46th in the world among more than 1,115 institutions from 94 countries. The rankings place SFU in the top 10 for three United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals: climate action; sustainable cities and communities; and peace, justice and strong institutions. “I am so proud of our students, faculty and staff who have continued to champion sustainability in everything we do,” says president Joy Johnson. |
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SFU's 10th annual Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection top prize of $35,000 has been awarded to three SFU Beedie Executive MBA alumni. The trio represents Labora Consulting Services Corp. that provides a simple and secure digital payroll service to farmers enabling their seasonal agricultural workers to transfer money back home. |
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This week's episode of the Below the Radar podcast features SFU Mathematics' Caroline Colijn. Since the pandemic began, she has been working with colleagues across Canada and using data to mathematically model the trajectory of COVID-19. |
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REMOTE CONNECTIONS TO ON-CAMPUS COMPUTERS, FINS AND MYINFO |
Faculty and staff now need to sign in to SFU's virtual private network (VPN) to remotely connect to any on-campus computer (such as an office PC or Mac) and access FINS and myINFO. To use SFU's VPN, enrollment in SFU's multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required first and takes approximately five minutes to set up. |
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REMINDER: IT'S INCOME TAX TIME — CLAIM YOUR HOME OFFICE EXPENSES |
SFU employees who worked from home in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to claim home office expenses on their 2020 income tax filing. Under the CRA’s new administrative policy for 2020, the taxpayer may use one of two claim methods; simplified or detailed. Your 2020 T4/T4A tax forms are now available by logging into myINFO. |
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April 29 | Hosted by SFU Faculty of Science |
WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD WITH BC'S CURRENT APPROACH TO COVID-19? |
Join speakers from the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Environment for a panel discussion and Q&A on how COVID-19 has proven to be one of the most difficult public policy challenges in modern history. |
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April 30 | Hosted by Greater Vancouver Board of Trade |
STRONGER TOGETHER: SFU, THE PANDEMIC AND LESSONS FOR A BETTER FUTURE |
In her first address as SFU's President to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Joy Johnson will speak about how SFU is an engine for innovation, social mobility and community resilience. President Johnson will draw on SFU’s experience during the pandemic to highlight the role research universities can, and must play, in economic recovery. The role is part of a common effort with business, labour, government and civil society to confront the challenges ahead, from the emerging talent gap to the climate crisis. Faculty and staff can use code "SFUSTAFF" to register for free. |
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