SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF |
Content warning: residential schools
Today, we are learning of 751 unmarked graves of Indigenous children and adults at the former Marieval Residential School. As we reflect on the lasting devastation caused by residential schools, it is important to stand by Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members as they grieve and take action to support them.
As President Joy Johnson noted in a statement issued this afternoon, support is available through the Employee and Family Assistance Program for faculty, staff and their immediate families. As well, faculty and staff are encouraged to support students and colleagues who are navigating trauma by considering flexibility on deadlines or attendance.
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JUNE 2021 VIRTUAL CONVOCATION STARTS TODAY |
Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class of June 2021 at our Virtual Convocation on June 24, 25, 28 and 29. There will be eight ceremonies, hosted by Chancellor Tamara Vrooman and President Joy Johnson. All ceremonies will include messages from SFU’s distinguished honorary degree recipients and the formal conferral of degrees. |
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CONVOCATION MEDALS HONOUR SFU'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST |
Convocation is a time to celebrate SFU’s graduands for their outstanding achievements and wish them well in their future endeavours. It is also a time to recognize those students with exceptional academic records whose contributions to society have benefited the university and the wider community. |
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CELEBRATING THE FIRST GRADUAND FROM THE SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING |
Graduate student Daina Baker researched 3D printing technology and developed a way to create silver wire that uses 1/3 less silver than traditional electrical wires. His ultimate goal is to become a professor to continue researching and teaching students in science. |
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A new SFU study suggests not all bee populations are in decline, especially in North America. While large datasets have inadvertently led to exaggerated reports on the decrease of bee populations, SFU researchers have developed more accurate modelling that shows just a five per cent drop. |
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There are hundreds of muscles in the human body. Skeletal muscles make up 40% of our body mass and they do the heavy lifting and generate the force and power required to move. Their strength and functionality are very important for mobility. BPK professor James Wakeling has been studying muscle function for more than 20 years; work that informs training, recovery and designing prosthetics and robotics. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION PROGRAM — CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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SFU Human Resources is launching a new Leadership Foundation Program cohort this Fall. It is a blend of in-person and online learning sessions intended for managers/supervisors who have 5 years or less experience supervising others. Expressions of Interest are due July 16. |
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THE NEWSLETTER IS OUT OF OFFICE JULY 1ST
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Please note that the What's On newsletter will not be circulated on the upcoming statutory holiday, Thursday, July 1.
Early submissions for the next edition would be appreciated by 10 a.m. on Monday, June 28. We will resume our normal twice-weekly newsletter delivery, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the following week.
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SFU employees can now take advantage of the exclusive Rogers Preferred Program. The program currently offers up to 30% off the inMarket Plans and Device Financing that are not published to the general public. Learn more about this special offer. |
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR NEXT WEEK'S EVENT |
Content warning: residential schools
Tune into this session and hear from Elder Margaret, Tim Michel, Ron Johnston and Tsleil-Waututh Nation's Gabriel George. They will speak to their lived experiences in residential schools, what the schools symbolized and what we can all do together to heal the wounds and commit more deeply to reconciliation.
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June 28 | Hosted by SFU Sustainability |
NOURISHING INNOVATION: CAMPUS NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY |
This spring, students from SFU, BCIT, UNBC and VIU pitched innovative solutions to address food security on campus. On Monday, June 28, from 1-3 p.m., tune in to the Dragons’ Den style virtual event to hear each team pitch their idea to a panel of judges and answer questions. The winning ideas will be implemented at each campus in the fall 2021 semester. |
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ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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