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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OUR MEANING OF PLACE: INDIGENOUS NAMING SURVEY RESULTS |
Can you guess which SFU campuses "mountain", "city" and "community", are associated with? In a recent survey, faculty, staff, students and alumni surfaced the unique vibrancy of SFU’s three campuses to inspire the addition of Indigenous campus names to existing campus names. Check out the survey highlights, including the key descriptor themes for each campus from those surveyed and next steps on Indigenous Naming at SFU. |
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NEW ART MUSEUM TO EXPAND CULTURAL HORIZONS AT SFU AND BEYOND |
Construction is set to begin on the Lower Mainland’s newest art museum, which will transform the cultural landscape at the Burnaby campus. Opening in 2025, the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum will offer a stunning space providing free exhibits and programming for SFU and neighbouring communities. |
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AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) HERO WINS STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |
Greg St. Germain, an amiable presence in Athletics and Recreation, won the Community Contribution award for his significant impact in the ALS community. St. Germain dedicates his off-hours to organizing ALS Move to Cure events, and has raised more than $750,000 for research and support. Among other feats, he also volunteers as a councillor in summer camps and served as a keynote speaker at an ALS training conference. |
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TL;DR: THE WORLD'S SHORTEST WRITING TEXTBOOK |
Just in time for back-to-school prep, Education lecturer Joel Heng Hartse sets students up for success with his new book TL;DR: A Very Brief Guide to Reading and Writing in University. TL;DR (too long; didn’t read) is short, easy to read and available this week from UBC Press. |
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The diverse backgrounds of the new faculty members span various fields: finance, management and organization studies and strategy amongst others. With their extensive expertise, they bring an enriching dynamic range of knowledge to Beedie's world-class teaching and research team. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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SFU is actively engaged in collective bargaining and we are committed to approaching these negotiations collaboratively, with the goal of meeting the core interests of all parties and upholding the sustainable interests of the entire SFU community. The university is pleased to announce a tentative agreement with CUPE and a formal agreement with Poly Party. |
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SFU continues to work towards a more equitable and inclusive campus environment for all. The July report includes an update on the accessibility committee applications, approval of special programs, the Trans Equity Survey, days of significance, SFSS Memorandum of Understanding and EDI-related supports. |
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LONG WEEKEND CLOSURE AND NEWSLETTER NOTICE |
All SFU campus offices will be closed on Monday, August 7 for B.C. Day. Campuses will resume operations on Tuesday, August 8. This newsletter will be delivered as usual. To accommodate office closures, please submit content for next Tuesday's edition by 12 p.m. on Friday, August 4. |
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SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE WITH MEDIA |
Contact us at mediarelations@sfu.ca with your idea/topic. Possible themes for August and beyond are:
- New research
- Back to school (end of August): New programs, new faculty, experiential learning, new facilities, research linked to back to school and other related subjects.
- Summer themes: Agriculture and climate change, summer sports and recreation, tennis/pickleball wars, extreme heat, air quality, wildfires, floods, water restrictions, wildlife interactions, mosquitoes/bees, sunscreen
- International: Gas prices, U.S. politics and elections, Hollywood actors/writers strike, summer travel, world conflicts and protests, Artificial Intelligence effects on workforce and economy, Meta Threads and Twitter/X
- National: Four day workweek, Canadian news/Bill C-18 and social media, interest rates
- Local: Labour shortages, real estate and gentrification
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August 6 | Hosted by Vancouver Pride Society |
SFU is excited to participate in the 2023 Vancouver Pride Parade. Join other university community members at David Lam Park to enjoy the festivities and cheer on the SFU parade group. While the parade begins at noon, arrive early to socialize with colleagues and secure a viewing spot. SFU is proud to support these community-building events as another step towards building visibility for our gender and sexually diverse communities and providing space for all to feel safe and welcome. |
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August 8 | Hosted by SFU Food |
Enjoy some delicious, freshly grilled corn from Felix Farm in Delta. Visit the Dining Commons south patio between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday for a free cob, hot off the grill. |
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