News & Events
January 28, 2021
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Joy Johnson wants to talk to you about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Since the start of her term in September, SFU President Joy Johnson has spoken with groups and community members from across SFU about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), but she says the conversation is just starting. Find out why EDI is a priority for her, what she’s learned so far, and how you can get involved.
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Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day
The past year has been difficult for many of us. As we continue to navigate the pandemic and its related mental health challenges, it is important that we ensure the wellbeing of our people. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign shines a light on the actions that we can all take, because now more than ever, mental health matters. Please check in with your teams to make sure they are aware of, and able to access the supports available on the Human Resources website.
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VARSITY TEAM NAME CHANGE
In keeping with President Joy Johnson’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, SFU Athletics is moving ahead and making progress with choosing a new name for SFU's varsity sports teams. Theresa Hanson, senior director of athletics and recreation, together with Breanne Watson, associate director, athletics, and Ryan Stolys, president of the student athletic advisory committee, have selected a representative and inclusive working group to develop the new name that allows everyone in our diverse university community to feel connected and proud of the efforts and achievements of our outstanding student-athletes. Co-chaired by Watson and Stolys, the Varsity Team Name Working Group is composed of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. You can find more information about the Working Group, and about our varsity team naming process, on the Athletics website.
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SFU podcast celebrates its 100th episode
Since starting the Below the Radar podcast in 2018, SFU's Vancity Office of Engagement (VOCE) has shared progressive research and given a platform to community knowledge. This January, the podcast hit a milestone when it celebrated its 100th episode, featuring SFU President Joy Johnson.
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It is with sadness that SFU announces the passing of Andrew Mack, adjunct professor in the School for International Studies.
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Operational Updates
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How SFU's Buildings and Grounds team keeps our campuses safe during Winter weather
From plans in place as early as mid-October, to using a beet juice brine on the roads, find out what this SFU team does around the clock to keep campuses safe for our community.
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Today is Data Privacy Day - a perfect opportunity for you to take the privacy training modules created by SFU’s Access and Privacy Program. If you manage or access the personal information of students, staff, faculty or any other university stakeholders, this training is for you. Let’s work together to keep our community’s privacy protected.
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Featured Events
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February 3 | Co-Hosted by SFU Health Promotion
System Change Panel
SFU Health Promotion, UBC Health Promotion and Education and BCcampus are partnering to host Thriving Beyond Campuses: Wellbeing in Learning Environments. The four-part dialogue series connects BC post-secondary faculty, educators and staff on the topic of how well-being relates to teaching and learning. The series ends with the System Change Panel and discusses systemic changes observations that support well-being in learning environments.
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February 10 | Co-Hosted by SFU Faculty of Science and Science World
2021 Nobel Prize Lectures
This year's Nobel Prize Lectures features professors Andrei Frolov, Timothy Audas, and Nienke E. van Houten as they discuss their research as it relates to the latest scientific discoveries. Frolov will focus on Roger Penrose's singularity theorem and how it relates to our understanding of black holes; Audas will discuss how the CRISPR system can lead to new common diseases treatments; and van Houten will discuss the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus.
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Online Events and Webinars
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