Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (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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SENIOR LECTURER INSPIRES POSITIVE CHANGE |
Amanda Watson has thoughtfully and thoroughly adapted her teaching approach to the blended learning modality and shown leadership in sharing her experiences with the SFU teaching community. Watson leverages blended learning to increase accessibility and enhance inclusion, particularly for neurologically-diverse students. |
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DECOLONIZING GLOBAL PLANETARY HEALTH |
To address climate change and global health inequities, a group of SFU researchers recommends an anti-colonial, anti-racist and reciprocal approach. Clifford Atleo (Niis Na'yaa/Kam’ayaam/Chachim’multhnii), SFU resource and environment management professor and expert in community-centred climate innovation, shares what decolonizing global planetary health looks like at SFU and in a British Columbian context. |
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THROUGH THEIR WORDS: KALI STIERLE |
"Most people look at tax accounting and turn in the opposite direction and run, but I find it incredibly dynamic and interesting,” says Kali Stierle, an undergraduate pursuing her BBA, concentrating in accounting with a minor in Indigenous studies. Stierle, who is Nêhiyaw (Cree), Métis, German and a member of Peepeekisis Cree Nation, advocates for economic empowerment and sovereignty for Indigenous nations across Canada. She plans to use her knowledge and skills to further the Indigenous economy in a fair and sustainable way. |
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The SFU community continues to celebrate new alumni who crossed the stage at convocation last week. Here are some more spotlights from various faculties: |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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SFU is currently engaging in collective bargaining with all of its employee groups, along with other public sector employers in British Columbia. As of 7 a.m. June 15, job action is taking place at SFU Burnaby campus. For the most up-to-date information, please see our bargaining updates page and connect with your supervisor or employee group. |
The university is aware that members of the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) are concerned about the continuation of their benefits. To be clear, at this time the University has not removed or suspended benefits from any TSSU members. All eligible TSSU members are still covered under their regular benefit plan. |
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The Teaching Support Staff Union is picketing at select locations on Burnaby campus as of 7 a.m. We expect everyone to be respectful of strike action, however, SFU is hopeful that the parties can resume negotiations at the bargaining table as soon as possible. Additional guidance for picket lines has been added to the Collective Bargaining Central Hub. |
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The SFU Medical School has successfully submitted its draft business case to the provincial government. While the school awaits a funding announcement next spring, it will focus on next steps toward accreditation. Learn more about how long this will take and what's involved in accrediting a medical school. |
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HEALING AND REBUILDING AFTER DEVASTATION |
June 20 | Hosted by SFU Public Square |
With the mounting climate crisis, British Columbians can expect more floods, fires and other disasters in their future. Join this virtual event to hear from experts how resilience can begin with empowered communities, the methods of mitigating risks and the stories of people personally impacted by climate disasters. |
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June 20 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
In this day-long seminar, presenters from UBC, TRU, and Washington University will share their research on increasing online interaction through the creative use of interactive technologies. |
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June 22 | Hosted by SFU Public Square |
Who should provide policing is currently one of Surrey’s defining political questions. Will the transition to a municipal police force continue or will Surrey begin relying again on the services of Canada’s RCMP? To discuss these questions, SFU’s Department of Political Science has assembled a forum of experts from SFU and the Surrey community. CBC’s Meera Bains moderates this event with panelists including Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade and Stewart Prest from the SFU Department of Political Science. |
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