OUR 2021 DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS |
Eight SFU faculty members have been honoured as the 2021 Distinguished SFU Professors. This recognition not only spotlights the contributions they have made to their fields but also helps them magnify that impact through public engagement and mentorship. Join us as we celebrate these SFU researchers of distinction. |
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SFU ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CHAMPIONS COLLABORATION WITH INDIGENOUS HEALTH RESEARCH AND FILM |
Dual careers in Indigenous health research and filmmaking might seem like quite a contrast. However, Faculty of Health Sciences assistant professor Lyana Patrick spotlights that the two share more parallels than differences.
Learn how Patrick's community-engaged and collaborative approaches to health sciences research and film have enriched her work and added to Indigenous knowledge building.
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ART, HEALING, DISCOVERY AND THE MARROW OF LONGING |
SFU Education professor Celeste Snowber is a scholar, dancer and poet, and she has recently published her third book of poetry. The Marrow of Longing is a deeply personal work that finds beauty in loss and inspires others to use art as a place of discovery and transformation. |
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SFU postdoctoral researcher Hossein Kamali and co-founder Mohammad Dabiri have developed a new robotic window-and-building-façade cleaner that is faster, safer and more efficient than current methods. Kamali hopes to pilot the first test in 2022, with a debut in Vancouver and Toronto. Read more about this innovative cleaning machine. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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INTRODUCING THE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT CENTRAL HUB |
SFU is taking an important step towards our goal of creating more welcoming and inclusive campus environments with the introduction of the Bullying and Harassment Central Hub.
Starting this fall, the hub will provide support and resources for those who might be experiencing bullying and harassment on our campuses.
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RADIUS' Health Promotion Lab is accepting applications for Trampoline, an 8-session, business validation program for very early-stage ventures (startups and non-profits). They are looking for ventures with innovative business models that centre health equity in their work. This program is offered at no cost and will be offered virtually in the fall. Apply by Sunday, August 15. |
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Please note that SFU will observe BC Day on Monday, August 2. Campus access as per COVID-19 regulations will resume on Tuesday, August 3. |
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August 3 | Hosted by Canada HomeShare |
DO YOU KNOW AN OLDER ADULT WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM HOSTING AN SFU STUDENT? |
Canada HomeShare is partnering with SFU to bring their shared housing model to Metro Vancouver. HomeShare is looking for older adults who would like to share their homes with students for the upcoming school year.
In exchange for reduced rent, students provide at-home assistance and companionship. The goal is to foster intergenerational relationships, support aging in place for older adults and address the affordable rental crisis. Learn more about this exciting new program at an info. session on Tuesday, August 3.
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ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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