RETURN TO CAMPUS

DO YOU USE PUBLIC TRANSIT TO TRAVEL TO CAMPUS?

On Thursday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m., SFU faculty and staff are invited to join the information session, Reconnect with Transit: A Return To Campus Webinar with TransLink.

Learn how TransLink is continuing to adapt to changes due to COVID-19 and how this impacts you as we return to campus this fall. There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with a panel of TransLink representatives.

REFLECTIONS ON WORKING FROM HOME

As we return to in-person work arrangements, reflecting on the past year at home is only fitting. Read what Julie Bezard, an analyst at SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, shared about the virtual transition, the future of work and why she can't wait to return to the office.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF STREAMING VIDEO?

SFU researchers investigated the carbon footprint of streaming media and confirmed that this activity is responsible for more than one per cent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. This percentage is projected to rise as video conferencing and streaming increase. Learn more about this research and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint.

SHARE YOUR EDI ACTION OR COMMITMENT

Are you taking action to help SFU become a more equitable and inclusive community? We would love to hear about new programs, initiatives and commitments from across SFU and share your work on the EDI website.

PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK ON SFU'S PROPOSED TRAVEL POLICY

SFU is committed to the security, safety and well-being of its employees and students engaged in university-related international travel. In alignment with that commitment, a new policy has been proposed and needs your feedback. Share your comments by contacting laura_vajanto@sfu.ca by Friday, August 20.

HOMEWOOD HEALTH DATA BREACH

Homewood Health, SFU’s employee and family assistance program partner, recently had a security breach that involves personal information leaked online.

Homewood Health has confirmed that there is no evidence that SFU information was part of the breach. They have also confirmed that the incident is closed and contained and that there is no active threat. Additional security measures have been put in place. If you have further questions, please contact SFU Wellness and Recovery at rtwdm@sfu.ca

FEATURE EVENT

August 11 | Hosted by SFU

NEXT WEEK: JOIN SFU'S LGBTQ2+ FORUM

On Wednesday, August 11, all LGBTQ2+ members of the SFU community are invited to a virtual forum hosted by President Joy Johnson and J.S. Woodsworth Resident Scholar Svend Robinson.

This event will be a place for LGBTQ2+ community members to meet with each other and discuss ways of increasing inclusion at SFU.