RETURN TO CAMPUS

VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS

Drop into Fraser Health pop-up clinics at Burnaby and Surrey campuses from August 27 to September 22. The clinics are open to anyone ages 12+ needing a first or second shot. No appointment or health number necessary.

FIND A CLINIC ON CAMPUS

RETURN TO CAMPUS INFO SESSION: HVAC SYSTEMS

Do you have questions about how ventilation plays a role in mitigating the spread of COVID-19? At this session you’ll learn about the role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and how SFU Facilities Services is implementing specific measures to maintain safe indoor environments for return to campus in the fall.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: WELCOME NEW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CAMPUSES

This year we will be welcoming more new community members than ever before — including more than 40% of students, staff and faculty hired during the pandemic. To create an inviting and supportive environment, we are looking for volunteers to greet, provide wayfinding assistance and answer questions.

LUNCH, DISCOVER + CONNECT

Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday's tour of the much-anticipated Student Union Building. Next week's Lunch, Discover + Connect event, on Wednesday, September 1, is a tour of the new stadium at the Burnaby campus. These events are a chance for SFU employees to reconnect with colleagues and get reacquainted.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

MEET THE RECIPIENT OF SFU'S 2021 STERLING PRIZE IN SUPPORTY OF CONTROVERSY

Sdahl K’awaas (Lucy Bell) is the recipient of the 2021 Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy for her bravery in calling out racism in the heritage field and advocating for museums to change and become anti-racist in an era of reconciliation.

The Sterling Prize was first awarded in 1993, and it continues to recognize work that provokes and contributes to the understanding of controversy, while presenting new ways of looking at the world and challenging complacency.

LEARN MORE

SFU PROFESSOR BRIDGES POLICY AND CO₂ CONVERSION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

The world has experienced significant and disastrous climate events this summer. SFU sustainable energy engineering professor Sami Khan is determined to make a difference by combining his passions for sustainability and public policy to tackle climate change.

DISCOVER THE INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

CHARTING THE COURSE OF HISTORY: DOCUMENTING SFU'S EARLY DAYS FROM THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

As SFU prepares for a return to campus this September, visit the Archives and check out some recent charter alumni donations documenting the university's earliest days.

ANDREW FEENBERG RETIRES FROM SFU'S SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

After 13 years with the School of Communication, professor Andrew Feenberg will retire from SFU. One of the world's leading technology philosophers, Feenberg says his fondest memories were working with his first students in his Applied Communication and Technology Laboratory.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE WITH THE MEDIA

SFU’s Communications & Marketing team is always on the lookout for experts who can comment to the media about trending topics, new research, SFU inspired innovation and making a difference with community engagement. If you have an idea/topic, contact us at mediarelations@sfu.ca. For past examples, check out our media releases and issues & experts pitches.

For September, we are looking for new research stories, or experts able to comment on:

Fall and COVID-19 (borders, travel, events, business impacts, privacy, COVID treatments, inequity, hard conversations, etc.)
Vaccinations
Summer themes (water quality, firefighting, skin protection, wildlife, insects, temperatures, etc.)
Return to school (new SFU programs, return to regular operations, new ways of teaching, welcome back)
Canada elections
Afghanistan
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)

CONTACT MEDIA RELATIONS

SVSPO OFFERS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SERVICES TO THE SFU COMMUNITY

The Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO) provides support and education services for all SFU faculty, staff and students.

Effective immediately, SVSPO case managers offer free, confidential in-person support by appointment on any SFU campus or anywhere in the Lower Mainland. They also offer virtual support options, including drop-in Zoom sessions.

EXPLORE SUPPORT OPTIONS

SFU RECREATION HAS A NEW VIRTUAL HOME

SFU Recreation will continue to offer all of its health and fitness programs from a new website. Their new URL is SFURec.ca. While you’re there, download the SFU Rec app to get quick and easy access to all of their programs.

FEATURE EVENT

August 30 | Hosted by SFU Centre for Educational Excellence

TEACHING AT SFU: AN INTRODUCTION FOR NEW FACULTY

Are you a new faculty member at SFU?

You are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch with your colleagues, followed by an interactive workshop. This is an opportunity to learn about SFU students, explore teaching resources and supports, and discuss inclusive teaching, online and blended course design, and teaching assessment.