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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FACULTY AND STAFF TOWNHALL |
Please join President Joy Johnson and executive team members on Wednesday, September 13 from 1-2 p.m. to reconnect and chat about the year ahead. Hear about progress towards the four key priorities outlined in What's Next: The SFU Strategy and upcoming projects. |
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CANCER TREATMENT TO BENEFIT FROM AI-DRIVEN IMAGING PLATFORM |
SFU engineering science professor Mirza Faisal Beg is spearheading research that could help to redefine cancer treatment. Using artificial intelligence (AI), his breakthrough research enables imaging of the human body and organ measurements much faster than traditional methods. This signals a leap forward in harnessing AI for personalized healthcare solutions. |
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HONOURING THE GIFT OF VALERIE SULI'XWI'YE BOB'S HUL'Q'UMI'NUM' LANGUAGE RESEARCH |
Penelakut First Nation member Valerie Suli’xwi’ye Bob spent much of her life giving: as a former teacher, as a committee member and a chair on various cultural and community committees. She was also known as a storyteller, family member, knowledge keeper, researcher and teacher of Hul’q’umi’num’ language. Her PhD degree was an 18-year journey that began when she started her undergraduate degree and despite health issues she persevered and achieved so much. Earlier this summer, SFU determined there was an opportunity to give back to Valerie when her PhD degree was conferred in front of her family and community members at her home. It is with sadness that we announce that Valerie Bob passed away on Sept 1. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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CONVOCATION ASSISTANCE NEEDED |
Convocation is a significant milestone for SFU graduands, their families, friends and the university community. This year, fall convocation will happen Thursday, October 5 to Friday, October 6. There are four ceremonies (two per day) and you can select your available times when you register. |
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AQ HOT WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION |
On Monday, September 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., a hot water service interruption is required in the AQ, Education Building and Strand Hall for the pipe work currently happening in the AQ Courtyard. Cold drinking water and water for washing will remain operational. Normal operations and hot water will resume by 3 p.m. |
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The Senate Committee on University Honours invites members of the community to nominate deserving people for an honorary degree. The highest honour conferred by the university, honorary degrees are awarded to distinguished individuals in recognition of their achievements or for their exceptional contributions to the public good. Deadline to submit nominations is September 24, 2023. |
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Faculty and staff play an important role in transforming the SFU experience. The Faculty and Staff Dashboard has been added as a shortcut on your desktop and set as the default homepage on all browsers on SFU-managed staff computers. This will help teams feel more informed about key institutional and operational information and increase access to stories about what's happening around our campuses. |
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SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE WITH THE MEDIA |
Contact us at mediarelations@sfu.ca with your idea or topic. Possible themes for September and beyond are:
- New research and stories
- SFU Convocation stories
- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30)
- COVID-19 updates
- LGBTQ2S+: Disclosing pronouns in schools, US travel advisory
- Summer themes: Agriculture/climate change, extreme weather, wildlife interactions
- International: Greenlash, gas prices, US politics and elections, world conflicts and protests, AI effects on workforce and economy, Meta Threads/X
- National: Teacher shortage, Bank of Canada interest rate announcement (Sep 6), cost of living, gig worker protection plans, Canadian news/Bill C-18
- Local: Climate adaptation, safe supply of drugs, film industry in Vancouver and Hollywood actors/writers strike, labour shortages, real estate and gentrification
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EXPLORE CITIZENSHIP-AS-BELONGING WITH CELEBRATED CANADIAN WRITER |
September 14 | Hosted by SFU Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies |
As migration becomes a global routine, how does citizenship-as-belonging serve diaspora communities? Saeed Teebi is a finalist of the Atwood Gibson Prize for Fiction, CBC Short Story Prize. Teebi shares insights captured with extraordinary verve in his acclaimed collection, Her First Palestinian, in this riveting conversation alongside Dr. Amyn Sajoo, Scholar-in-Residence, SFU Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies. |
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TAKE PART IN THE PRESIDENTIAL RE-APPOINTMENT PROCESS |
SFU’s Board of Governors has embarked on the re-appointment review process for incumbent president, Dr. Joy Johnson. Your opinion is important: all SFU faculty, staff and students are invited to get involved in the process and share their perspective at the open forums. Please note that there is one session for faculty and staff and a separate session for students. If you wish to participate but cannot attend, please visit the SFU Board of Governors website to learn more about other ways to engage. |
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DATA VISIONARIES LUNCH TIME SERIES |
September 22 | Hosted by SFU's Big Data Hub |
Learn how organizations address common data problems, how they unlock the full potential of their data and how ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) enables different organizational areas to use their data in new ways. Hosted by SFU's Big Data Hub scientific director Fred Popowich, this first session will introduce key data science and AI concepts that you can apply to your work and teams. |
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