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 PHYSICIST TO HELP LEAD CANADA'S NEW QUANTUM STRATEGY |
Stephanie Simmons, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Silicon Quantum Technologies at SFU, will help to steer this strategy as co-chair of its advisory council. Launched in July by the federal government and supported by a $360-million commitment, the strategy will help shape the future of quantum technologies in the country. The field of quantum technology is considered key to fuelling Canada’s economy and long-term resilience and growth, especially as technologies mature and more sectors harness quantum capabilities. |
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ANTI-BULLYING SPECIALIST CULTIVATES A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT |
Growing up a bi-cultural immigrant whose family moved back-and-forth between Canada and Iran, Rana Hakami has an acute understanding of bullying and its impact. Hakami is available to consult with faculty, staff and students about strategies and tools to create respectful workplace and learning environments. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has submitted an application to the BC Labour Relations Board (LRB) to request a variance to their certification. This would include graduate students who are not considered employees under the labour code, because their research at SFU is for their own scholarly pursuits and other factors in the TSSU negotiations. As a next step, TSSU and SFU have mutually agreed to a hearing scheduled for February 2024. This date was agreed upon by all parties to allow both the university and TSSU to properly prepare their respective cases.
The university welcomes the involvement of the LRB to conclude this dispute. The university will communicate LRB’s decision on the variance application as soon as this is received following the hearing in February 2024.
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ACTING DEAN AND SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR THE SFU MEDICAL SCHOOL |
As the search for a medical school inaugural dean continues, David Price has agreed to serve as acting dean and special advisor beginning September 5. Price will also have a visiting faculty appointment in the Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology department. He is a practicing family physician and professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, where he served as department chair for 15 years. As a nationally recognized leader with extensive consulting experience across Canada and internationally, Price's background will serve SFU well. |
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SAVE THE DATE: SFU'S ANNUAL TERRY FOX RUN |
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 22. The SFU community will celebrate Terry Fox's legacy and support his cause. In 1977, Fox was an 18-year-old first year kinesiology student and a member of the university's junior varsity basketball team when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. While in hospital, Fox decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research as he saw other patients suffering immensely. |
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ASSISTANCE NEEDED FOR MOVE IN DAY AT SFU RESIDENCES |
Help us to welcome new students as they move in to SFU Residences on Saturday, September 2. Assistance is required for greeting, check-in and wayfinding. We encourage supervisors to allow their employees to adjust their schedule to help make our students first day living on campus a welcoming and memorable one. If interested, contact Tracey Rollins at trollins@sfu.ca with your availability. |
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VOLUNTEER TO WELCOME STUDENTS TO CAMPUS |
SFU relies on your enthusiasm and support to welcome students to the SFU campus community. Please fill out your availability through this survey for these upcoming events.
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Welcome Day - September 5: Two 4-hour shifts are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver campuses.
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Ask Me Program - September 6 - 12: Help new SFU community members find their way on campus by answering questions and providing directions. Various 1-hour shifts are available depending on your availability.
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TOOLS FOR WELLBEING IN THE CLASSROOM |
August 31 and September 13 | Hosted by SFU Health and Counselling Services |
Faculty members, instructors and teaching assistants are invited to sign up to access a toolkit of quick, practical strategies. These techniques support social connections, inclusivity and well-being. To learn more about the toolkit and the project impacts so far, attend an upcoming session. |
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September 19 | Hosted by Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office |
Attend an online conversation with queer non-binary writer, coach and facilitator Kali Boehle-Silva and somatic educator, award-winning speaker, author, restorative justice advocate and lesbian Jewish feminist Marlee Liss. Both guests will explore more complex and nuanced ways of developing mutual agreements, consent and healthy relationships. |
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