News & Events
February 25, 2021
University News
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Getting to the heart of the matter with Scott Lear
Motivated to help people make healthier lifestyle choices, SFU health sciences' Scott Lear shares the importance of going beyond published research and finding creative ways to get people moving.
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SFU President's Dream Colloquium sparks social justice research and activism
SFU's public speaker series hosts four incredible scholars and activists — Afua Cooper, Susan Stryker, Thea Cacchioni and Dana Claxton — as they discuss their research through meaningful and exciting conversations.
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A discussion of Black Academic Success in Sciences
In celebration of Black History Month, six members from the Faculty of Health Sciences gathered to discuss their experiences in sciences and academia as Black students, faculty and alumni.
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SFU's Living Lab program is working with its first group of scholars to counter global climate change. Researchers focus on four areas — renewable energy technology, bioplastic alternatives, electrifying vehicle fleets and the carbon impact of streaming media — in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on both SFU campuses and in communities.
The Burnaby Mountain Gondola is effective. It’s better for the environment. It provides efficient 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.
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Operational Updates
SFU employees who worked from home during 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 claim home office expenses using one of two claim methods, simplified or detailed. The 2020 T4/T4A tax forms are also now available by logging into myINFO.
Who inspires you? Share your favourite messages of hope and inspiration from Black artists, leaders and community members to the Creative Community Gallery for Black History Month.
As the world faces a growing climate emergency, how can we ensure that climate action and adaptation become a priority in our communities and organizations? Launching March 10, Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation is a new online course designed to give professionals the skills to overcome barriers to change, mobilize knowledge and data, and work across silos effectively. Register now to save your spot.
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Featured Events
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March 2 | Hosted by SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Developing Trauma-Informed Practices in Engagement
How do we develop a trauma-informed practice in engagement? What would we need to consider for such an approach? What are our individual roles in creating better engagements for those who have experienced trauma? Join SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue to explore these questions with Karine Duhamel, Director of Research for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Online Events and Webinars
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