COVID-19 SAFETY PLANS TRANSITION TO SFU'S COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PLAN |
SFU is beginning the transition from unit-specific COVID-19 safety plans to one university-wide Communicable Disease Plan that includes core public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. Our safe return to campus, along with post-secondary institutions across the province will follow B.C.’s Restart Plan, the COVID-19 Return to Campus Guidelines and WorkSafeBC.
Read the full message from Mark Lalonde to learn more about the transition to the Communicable Disease Plan and what it means for staff, faculty and students.
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Tuesday, July 27 from 2 - 3 p.m. |
Are you responsible for safety plans in your faculty or department? At this session you’ll learn about SFU’s Communicable Disease Plan and how to transition your safety plan to the university’s new institution-wide plan. |
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Thursday, July 29 from 10 - 11 a.m. |
Are you getting ready to commute back to campus in the fall? At this session you’ll learn about all the changes and upcoming details about parking & transportation on campus. |
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BYRON HENRY RECOGNIZED FOR DEDICATION THROUGHOUT DECADES OF CHANGE |
Byron Henry, director of communication services for Student Services, has earned a 2020 staff achievement award for lifetime achievement. Since joining SFU 33 years ago, Henry has led several significant projects, embraced new technologies and expanded his team.
Read more about how he continually improves student communications and what he feels is the best part about working at the university.
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SFU STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ARE READY TO COMPETE AT THE OLYMPICS |
Following years of hard work, grit and determination, SFU students, alumni and staffers are set to make the university community proud as they compete at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.
While some have been stars on SFU athletic teams, others are prominent athletes who have trained in individual or team sports outside of SFU’s programs. Get ready to cheer them on starting Friday, July 23.
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THE TRANSNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY OF HUMAN MOVEMENT |
What is a Contemporary Nomad? Dancer, choreographer, scholar and Distinguished SFU FCAT Professor Henry Daniel explored concepts of identity, place, migration and globalization for his fascinating multi-channel installation and multi-year research project, Contemporary Nomads. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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ENHANCE YOUR VOICE AND PRESENTATION SKILLS |
Does your work involve delivering lectures or presentations? SFU's Centre for Educational Excellence offers workshops and personalized coaching sessions to give you the skills to communicate effectively, connect with your audience and reduce vocal strain — whether presenting in person or online.
Over the summer, private 45-minute sessions will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays via Zoom. To request a session, contact Sanders Whiting at swhiting@sfu.ca.
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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 August, we are looking for new research stories, or experts able to comment on:
- COVID-19 and return to normal (masks, borders, weddings, hugging, dating, working, pet adoptions or pets in general, childcare, etc.)
- Canada elections
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- Agritech research
- Long-term effects of COVID-19 (health, economy, mental health, etc.)
- Promoting 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 Emancipation Day - Abolition of Slavery (August 1)
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Watch this video about the construction of SFU's new biomass plant by CorixGroup. It will reduce SFU's carbon footprint, transforming wood waste otherwise destined for landfills into a low-carbon energy source to power the Burnaby campus and UniverCity community. |
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July 29 | Hosted by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion |
RECOGNIZING RESILIENCE FROM AN INTERSECTIONAL LENS |
Resilience is a strategy that enables individuals to survive and even thrive in times of uncertainty. This webinar will help participants understand the impact of intersecting identities on resilience and explore tips to develop inclusive workplace strategies around resilience. |
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ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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