President's Office - Simon Fraser University

Office of the President

Andrew Petter, President and Vice-Chancellor

Message from the President

Over its more than 50-year history, Simon Fraser University has been characterized by its adventurous spirit, openness, and willingness to embrace bold initiatives. SFU’s unique educational programs, inspired research, and vibrant community relations have set it apart from other universities – in B.C. and in Canada. Now, we have captured that distinctiveness in a strategic vision that builds on these strengths and sets the stage for even greater accomplishments.

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President Andrew Petter
B.C. Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark (centre, front) announced support for a First Peoples’ Gathering House on the Burnaby campus.
Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada visited SFU's Surrey campus in February 2020
At the Quantum Algorithms Institute announcement. From L-R: Surrey-Green Timbers MLA Rachna Singh, Bruce Ralston, B.C. Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade, Premier John Horgan, Surrey-Guilford MLA Garry Begg, Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar, Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum, SFU President Andrew Petter and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. - October 2019
From L-R: 2019 OAA recipients scientist and aquaculture innovator Hew Choy Leong and award-winning filmmaker Kathleen Hepburn, host and 2018 OAA recipient Peter Akman, President Andrew Petter, Chancellor Anne Giardini, Mike den Haan, VP, Advancement & Alumni Engagement, 2019 OAA recipients Mark Okerstrom, President and CEO, Expedia Group Inc. and Isabel Ge Mahe, VP and MD of Greater China, Apple Inc. - September 2019
SFU Chancellor Anne Giardini, Honorary Degree Recipient Chief Robert Joseph and President Andrew Petter - June 2019
Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Ruby Peter (Sti’tum’at) - June 2019
With OFFA Director Gino LeBlanc, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie - May 2019
2019 President's Distinguished Community Leadership Award recipient Mike Harcourt - April 2019
Celebrating the opening of the new Surrey Campus building - April 2019
SFU Stadium Groundbreaking - March 2019
With Surrey Urban Indigenous Leadership Committee co-chair Keenan McCarthy - January 2019
Andrew Petter with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette at the Order of Canada ceremony - September 2019