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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SFU PIPE BAND HOLDS TOP SPOT AT WORLD COMPETITION |
The young and talented drummers of the SFU Pipe Band are once again on top of the world after defending their title and taking first prize for Best Drum Corps for a second consecutive year at the World Pipe Band Championships held in Scotland on August 19.The six-time world champion band also moved up in the elite top six with a fourth place finish among 16 of the world’s best bands, while its junior Grade 3A Robert Malcolm Memorial band finished second with an impressive run in its category. |
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2023 STERLING PRIZE CEREMONY AND LECTURE |
Nicole Luongo is the recipient of the 2023 Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy for her dedicated advocacy work as a systems change coordinator in the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. Luongo is leading a project to develop a legislative framework in which all psychoactive drugs would be made legal, safe and government-regulated. She will present effective policy solutions to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis following the award ceremony on Tuesday, October 17. |
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SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS AND BLACK SCIENTISTS |
In an effort to make SFU a more racially equitable and inclusive place, members of the Biological Sciences Graduate Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee established the Indigenous and Black Graduate Scholarship in Biology. The scholarship aims to make it low barrier and easier for people with non-linear or atypical paths to apply, like Indigenous peoples who are healers in their community, and who may not possess a traditional degree. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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MEDICAL SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH FACULTY |
This fall, the medical school is planning several activities for faculty members who want to learn more about its research vision and share research-related ideas. Faculty are invited to directly contact Valorie Crooks, associate vice president research, pro tem at avpr@sfu.ca to express interest and help shape these collaborative sessions. |
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How do SFU's broader strategies shape your day-to-day work? It's a big question as staff across the university complete Performance and Development Plans for the year. For IT Services, strong communication between leaders and their teams is the key to connecting individual goals with major institutional priorities like transforming the SFU experience. |
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARS, ARTISTS AND KNOWLEDGE KEEPERS IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES |
The latest scholars are Carolina Bergonzoni, Germaine Koh, Ghinwa Yassine, jaye simpson and Sam Wiebe. Their backgrounds are vast and include an award-winning fiction writer and a visual artist exploring urban spaces. The Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities Program increases the visibility of the contributions of the humanities and arts to the university community. |
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August 30 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
Explore effective strategies to kick-start your fall teaching semester. Sessions include getting ready for the first day of class, preparing for the unexpected as well as teaching and learning strategies. Please see more information on each session linked below. |
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BOOK LAUNCH: IT STOPS HERE |
August 30 | Hosted by Public Square and SFU Library |
Prominent environmental activist, spiritual leader and Sundance Chief, Rueben George will launch his book It Stops Here: Standing up for Our Lands, Our Waters, and Our People.
It Stops Here is a healing, personal account of one man’s confrontation with colonization that illuminates the philosophy and values of a First Nations person. His shared insights are from the front lines of the fight against an extractive industry, colonial government and the threat to the life-giving Salish Sea.
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