Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. |
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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING WITHIN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE |
This year's winners included seven faculty members and graduate students recognized for their innovative approaches to teaching and commitment to inclusion and student success. |
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ARCHAEOLOGY LAB PLAYS SPECIAL ROLE IN CHILD'S EAR RECONSTRUCTION |
Hugo Cardoso leads SFU’s Juvenile Osteology Group (JUNO) research lab, named after Juno, the Roman goddess and protector of children. As an archaeology professor and co-director of the Centre for Forensic Research, his work focuses on studying human remains using advanced technical tools such as a high-resolution 3D scanner. Recently Cardoso received a unique request from a B.C. family that needed imagery assistance for ear reconstruction surgery for their daughter, Zillah. “Although the equipment was purchased for specific purposes related to my work involving human remains, from various contexts and situations, I’m happy to contribute in helping families like Zillah’s family." |
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CONSCRIPTED TO CARE: WOMEN AND COVID-19 |
Health Sciences professor Julia Smith’s new book analyses Canada’s COVID-19 response from the perspective of those who staffed it. Conscripted to Care presents crucial lessons in public health and how it relates to gender and economic equality as well as public policy. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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See the school's progress over the past month and register for an upcoming public dialogue on social accountability in medical education hosted by the 2023 Semester in Dialogue student cohort. |
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Consider renting to a member of the SFU community. Students may soon be searching for off-campus housing for the spring term. SFU is trying to support students by partnering with listing service Places4Students, a simple way to connect students with people renting home. Visit the off-campus housing page to find out how to list your rental. |
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Do you run well-being activities in your courses? The Course Experience Survey program now offers premade questions to help instructors understand how the activities impact students’ experiences. The questions were developed as part of the Tools for Well-Being in the Classroom project. The Instructor Module is an optional space where instructors can add up to four questions to learn more about students' learning experience. |
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BURNABY CAMPUS BUILDING UPDATES |
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Due to ongoing construction work please enter the complex via level 100 or above. Tunnel access closures are at both the street-level near the transportation centre and the west parkade. Individuals with accessibility needs can use the transportation centre elevator. |
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BLUSSON HALL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CLOSURE |
On Saturday November 4, Blusson Hall will be closed for maintenance of the HVAC system between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Lab users are advised to shut down experiments, cap and move reagent containers to proper storage and close sashes on fume hoods in advance of this work. Please email kaylene_milliken@sfu.ca with any questions. |
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WHAT'S NEXT FOR BLENDED LEARNING AT SFU |
November 8 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
Dig into instructor experiences through a reflection on feedback gathered during the Blended Learning Design cohort program alongside student feedback from blended courses. In this session, attendees will discuss the results and share ideas for improving blended learning and teaching in 2024 and beyond. |
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INDIGENOUS WELCOME PROCEDURE: COMMUNITY CIRCLE EVENT |
November 14 | Hosted by the President's Office |
Indigenous students, faculty and staff are invited to an upcoming gathering on the Burnaby campus with Chris Syeta’xtn Lewis, SFU's director of Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation and Dorothy Cucw-la7 Christian, associate director of Indigenous Policy and Pedagogy. They will share updates on a draft Indigenous welcoming procedure for community input. The feedback will guide First Nations, Métis and Inuit verification pathways to ensure supports and opportunities intended for Indigenous members are not misdirected. This is a free event for Indigenous community members to connect, help further refine the procedure and enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Salishan Catering. |
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DEAN'S LECTURE ON INFORMATION + SOCIETY |
November 15 | Hosted by Public Square |
Safiya Umoja Noble will discuss her book Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism. The book highlights marginalization and misrepresentation issues on platforms like Google search, to the profound power struggles that violate civil, human and collective rights through AI and machine learning projects. |
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