SFU staff have been working non-stop to ensure essential campus services, like information services, parking, food and bookstores, are ready for our return to campus next week. Find out more about what you can expect in September. |
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INVITE A FRIEND TO COFFEE |
No matter the time or weather, there's never a bad time to grab coffee with a colleague. We’ve teamed up with Renaissance Coffee, Starbucks, Blenz and Nemesis to distribute 3,000 coffee vouchers across all campuses.
Get yours on Burnaby Campus in the Strand Hall foyer from September 8 – 10, and at the Surrey and Vancouver Campuses through campus administration offices.
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SFU BREAKS INTO THE 10 TOP-RANKED UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA |
Times Higher Education has announced that SFU is tied as the 8th top-ranked university in Canada for 2022. The university has also made considerable headway over the past year when it comes to other major global and national rankings—the World’s Universities with Real Impact rankings places SFU as the most innovative university in Canada. |
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CELEBRATING FALL 2021 CONVOCATION |
As the university is planning for a return of in-person academic activities this fall, SFU is moving forward with plans for an in-person Convocation on October 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2021 for the fall 2021 graduands. We look forward to celebrating with you this fall.
As always, the health and well-being of SFU’s students, staff, faculty, guests and the university community is SFU’s top priority. All attendees will be required to follow provincial and university event safety protocols.
Convocation will be conducted with the utmost attention to health and safety. As is necessary during these unpredictable times, we must acknowledge that proceeding with these events in-person will remain dependent on public health regulations.
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SFU WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BACK TO OUR CAMPUS COMMUNITY |
SFU's international students are faced with the challenge of safely relocating to Canada while navigating ever-changing travel restrictions and a global pandemic. Thankfully, they don't have to do it alone—meet the team of dedicated SFU staff who are supporting them every step of the way. |
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UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION EXTENDS REACH OF ANCIENT CLAM GARDENS |
BC’s clam gardens are thousands of years old, but only recently have university researchers, like SFU Archaeology’s Dana Lepofsky begun to study them. She is one of the coordinators of the Clam Garden Network, helping to dig up the secrets of these ancient sea gardens. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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SUPPORTING SCHOLARS IN AFGHANISTAN |
In case you missed it: SFU is partnering with Scholars at Risk to support Afghan scholars facing uncertainty in their country, enabling them to conduct their work and research at SFU and make unique contributions to our university community. |
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As we enter the fall, some may feel overwhelmed with the shift from summer vacation and the return to campus. To help ease this transition, you are invited to explore the latest article from Homewood Health, SFU’s employee and family assistance program provider. Discover tips for stress management, coping with COVID-19 and more. |
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Please note that SFU will observe Labour Day on Monday, September 6. Campus access as per COVID-19 regulations will resume on Tuesday, September 7. |
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September 9 | Hosted by SFU Public Square & SFU Continuing Studies |
MEET THE COMMUNITY LEADERS CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE |
On Thursday, September 9, tune in to the latest instalment of Towards Equity, SFU Public Square’s 2021 Community Summit Series.
Hear from the inspiring learners of SFU’s Community Capacity Building Program as they reflect on their growth as emerging leaders working towards equity in their communities.
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ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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