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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STUDYING HEALTH IMPACTS OF WILDFIRE SMOKE |
Extreme weather has become more common in recent years and the ripple effect to human health and impact on our health care industry are increasing. As a new quantitative data researcher in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Stephanie Cleland is interested in the impacts of climate change related environmental exposure. “Seeing it hit close to home and affecting my friends and family really motivated me. It's clearly an increasing issue.” |
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RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO THE FRANCOPHONE AND ACADIAN COMMUNITIES |
On November 1, Gino LeBlanc, director of SFU’s Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs, was named Knight (Chevalier) of the Ordre des Palmes académiques françaises (Order of the French Academic Palms). The French Republic awards this distinction to individuals who contribute significantly to the education and promotion of French culture and language. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FOR PROPOSED BURNABY MOUNTAIN GONDOLA CONTINUES |
SFU community members are invited to share their feedback on the proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola. Learn more about the updated route, terminal design, customer use and the terms of reference for an environmental review. From November 6 to 19, share your thoughts through an online survey. |
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SFU will be closed from Sunday, December 24, 2023 to Monday, January 1, 2024 (inclusive). All campuses will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Three discretionary paid days off are included (December 27 - 29) in addition to Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. This will provide faculty and staff with uninterrupted time off to enjoy the holidays with friends and family. |
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This new collaborative initiative includes in-person intensives, quarterly webinar sessions, monthly meetings with mentors and research stipends. Interested individuals can attend a virtual information session on November 15 to learn more about the program. All early and mid-career health researchers can submit applications by December 15. |
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UPDATED PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES |
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has outlined tips to help everyone remain healthy. Please follow good health practices by remaining up-to-date on vaccinations, wash hands regularly, wear a mask if preferred and stay home if unwell. |
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SFU is pleased to share that the university and the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) have reached a formal agreement. The Collective Agreement has been ratified by TSSU members and approved by the SFU Board of Governors.
The university is thankful to the entire SFU community for its patience during this negotiation process. Our focus now turns to strengthening relationships in our community to support the academic success of our students and to nurture a thriving, world-class research environment at SFU.
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Following the September 2023 independent report on varsity football, the university will now hire an executive director, Athletics and Recreation. The process is expected to be complete by March 2024. |
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The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions supports events that build skills, share knowledge and foster meaningful conversations to advance climate action within the province. |
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CONCERNED ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE? |
November 9 | Hosted by World Languages and Literature |
Wonder what can be done about it from an international legal perspective? Hear from one of the most brilliant legal minds, Payam Akhavan, who serves as Counsel to the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law. |
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CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS |
November 9-12 | Hosted by Student Engagement and SFSS' Women Centre |
SFU's Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities will celebrate Diwali this week. The festival marks new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil. Attend celebrations on November 9 at the Surrey campus and November 10 at the Burnaby campus. |
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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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