EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE ACTION INTO ALL THAT WE DO |
On Earth Day and throughout the year, SFU is committed to taking bold steps to prioritize sustainability, climate justice, resilience and action on our campuses, in our communities and through our research. |
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TEACHING WITHIN AND ABOUT INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES FOR THREE DECADES |
Marianne Ignace, a distinguished professor in the departments of Indigenous Studies and Linguistics, is dedicated to preserving and restoring Indigenous languages, Secwepemctsín and North Haida. Ignace's work includes empowering students to reclaim their Indigenous languages by decolonizing from the harms wrought by a traumatic past and finding joy in discovering the traditional knowledges of their Elders. She was recognized with a 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award. |
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2022 & 2023 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE |
These impressive individuals have made outstanding contributions to the graduate student community in the areas of service, leadership and supervision. Learn more about the 2022 and 2023 award recipients. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS UPDATES |
To ensure that SFU employees are informed of the latest news at the university, messages from the President and Board Chair are now available:
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The university met with APSA leadership with the support of a mediator from April 15—17. Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach agreement through mediated negotiations. As a next step, the mediator has proposed that the university and APSA each share their final positions for consideration. The mediator will then make non-binding recommendations for the university and APSA to consider. |
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BURNABY CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: CENTRAL PARKADE |
The lower level of the Central Parkade will be closed weekdays April 24—May 8, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., for lighting upgrades. The work will include replacement of 160 light fixtures with LED bulbs to provide better illumination in the two-storey parkade and significantly-less electricity consumption. During the closure, please proceed to the Central Parkade upper level or the West Parkade. |
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EIGHT YEARS INTO B.C.'S OVERDOSE EMERGENCY: WHERE WE STAND AND WHAT'S TO COME |
April 30 | Hosted by SFU Public Square |
Join SFU Health Sciences professor Bohdan Nosyk for the final instalment of the SFU's President's Faculty Lectures: Making a Difference for B.C. Nosyk's lecture will provide an overview of the drug-use epidemic in the province, discuss the successes and failures in our response thus far and propose a path forward for the future. |
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OVERTRAINING AND THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE |
April 30 | Hosted by SFU Science |
What happens when we train too hard and don't take enough time to recover? Join SFU Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology professor and former elite triathlete Alex Coates who will share research on athletes and how can we use this knowledge in our everyday lives. |
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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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