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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After receiving complaints from faculty, staff, students, contractors and TSSU about behaviour at picket lines, Lions Gate Risk Management Group (LGRMG) was hired to help the university to monitor picket line activity. In response to concerns from our community, SFU has concluded the contract with LGRMG and will reassess how we support safety on our picket lines going forward, as well as how we assess and determine contracted safety providers in the future. |
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HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER REWARDED FOR HER DEDICATION AND DISTINCTION |
In just over a year at SFU, Heidi Vukic has made a significant impact as an HR Strategic Business Partner, earning her the 2022 Staff Achievement Award for Work Performance. Her commitment to supporting organizational performance, recruitment, retention and change initiatives sets her apart. Vukic's colleagues value her unwavering commitment to go the extra mile and she is known for her accessible and collaborative problem-solving approaches. |
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WHY YOUR NOMINATION MATTERS |
Take a moment to submit a nomination for the 2023 Staff Achievement Awards. It's a meaningful way to let your colleague know the positive impact they have made, not only with their immediate team members, but the entire SFU community. |
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WHEN LIVING CELLS MALFUNCTION, CAN SCIENCE HELP? |
SFU doctoral student Matthew Leighton and physics professor David Sivak's recent paper outlines a new theoretical microscope for peering into the inner workings of molecular machines. The new tool allows them to resolve details at the nanoscale, to better understand why living cells malfunction. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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ARE YOUR TEENAGERS READY TO SPEND A DAY WITH YOU AT SFU? |
On November 1, Grade 9 students across Canada will join their parents to get a first-hand look at their workday and workplace. Students will explore and spend time at the university. This year’s SFU event showcases interactive activities and sessions on electromagnetism, food security and computer science. |
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Nominations for SFU's extremely prestigious teaching award close October 16. In addition to the longstanding award for Excellence in Teaching, this year there is a new specialized award category for early career faculty. |
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SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE WITH THE MEDIA |
Contact mediarelations@sfu.ca with your idea/topic. Possible themes for October and beyond are:
- New research and stories
- Women's History Month
- 2023 Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and The Monetary Policy Report (October 25)
- Positive climate science stories for young/BIPOC audience (CBC, The Conversation)
- Seasonal: Extreme weather watch, early holiday shopping, spooky science (October 30), COVID/flu, wildlife interactions, agriculture/climate adaptation, farm worker programs
- International: War in Israel, US politics/elections, world conflicts and protests, AI effects on workforce/economy
- National: India relations, working from home, cost of living, real estate, Canadian news/Bill C-18
- Local: Economy slowdown, housing initiatives, toxic drugs, film industry in Vancouver and the US, actors strike, labour shortages
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INDIGENOUS RIGHTS DECLARATION: FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE |
October 18 | Hosted by Vancity Office of Community Engagement |
Indigenous political leader Khelsilem explores the ongoing struggle for the ultimate goal of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). UNDRIP, hailed as the framework for reconciliation, sets out the minimum standards for the dignity of Indigenous Peoples. In his lecture, Khelsilem will delve into the journey of implementing UNDRIP over the past six years. |
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October 20 | Hosted by Big Data Hub |
Fred Popowich, scientific director at the hub, will introduce different ways to interact with and manipulate data. Uncover insights, enhance your skills and broaden your understanding of data interaction. |
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BLACKNESS, INDIGENEITY AND KINSHIP |
October 20 | Hosted by Department of Psychology Indigenous Reconciliation Committee |
Afro-Indigenous writer and scholar Kyle Mays examines the importance of mino-bimaadiziwin, an Anishinaabe philosophy rooted in better relations between human and non-human species. Mays argues that while solidarity might be fleeting, kinship might be the way forward for Black and Indigenous peoples to resist together without sacrificing their respective histories and contemporary realities. |
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