Past Events

2021

April 17, 2021
Decolonizing Scottish Studies
April 08, 2021
A Conversation with Dana Claxton
Dana Claxton, a critically acclaimed international exhibiting artist, will give a free public lecture as part of SFU's President's Dream Colloquium on Thursday April 8, 2021
April 07, 2021
Stó:lo Shxweli and Resilience
April 07, 2021
Low-Income Communities
Join us to hear directly from community representatives and experts about what is impeding internet access in low-income communities. We will look to answer these important questions and how Canada can further ongoing private and public programming to bridge these divides. The discussion will focus on workshopping policy solutions with all participants to improve internet access and speed across Canada.
March 25, 2021
A Conversation with Thea Cacchioni
As part of the Spring 2021 President’s Dream Colloquium, Thea Cacchioni will speak about her research and on Becoming a Scholar Activist and answer questions from the audience.

March 24, 2021
Taking It to the Streets
February 24, 2021
Urban Resilience: New Realities
December 10, 2020
Planning for the Post-Pandemic City
When Planning Vancouver Together started in November 2019, no one could’ve imagined what was just around the corner. While a global pandemic altered our relationship with our city, it also laid bare and amplified the pre-existing inequalities of our society. COVID-19 has tested the resiliency and adaptability of Vancouver’s social, economic and physical fabric. While certain parts of the city have weathered this pandemic, others have struggled. In light of these dramatic events, what does planning for the next three decades of Vancouver mean? What have we learned and experienced in the last eight months that might shape the next 30 years? How can the Vancouver Plan – a long-term strategic citywide plan – course-correct and continue to plan for a future city that is resilient to new and existing shocks and stressors, while striving for a city that truly works for all who live, work and play here?
December 08, 2020
An Unbroken Line: Haida Art and Culture
December 03, 2020
MST Futurism: Decolonizing the City Through a Matriarchal Lens

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:00 PM
Lunch Poems at SFU | Michael Barnholden & Adrienne Gruber
Come, relax and enjoy the vibrant exchange of poetic ideas and cadence the 3rd Wednesday of each month at SFU Vancouver.
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 7:00 PM
SFU President's Faculty Lectures Series | Dr. Stephanie Simmons
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:00 PM
Lunch Poems at SFU | Jennifer Zilm & Sarah de Leeuw
Come, relax and enjoy the vibrant exchange of poetic ideas and cadence the 3rd Wednesday of each month at SFU Vancouver.
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 7:00 PM
Can India Be a Hope for the World?
Wed, 09 Nov 2016 1:00 PM
Skillful Engagement Series | Evaluating Engagement: Applying Principles-Based Evaluation Approaches to Complex Public Engagement Initiatives

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 7:00 PM
SFU Vancouver Speaker Series | Chris Hedges
Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:00 PM
Lunch Poems at SFU | Alex Leslie and Roy Miki
Come, relax and enjoy the vibrant exchange of poetic ideas and cadence the 3rd Wednesday of each month at SFU Vancouver.
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 7:00 PM
SFU President's Faculty Lectures Series | Dr. Sasha Colby
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:00 PM
Lunch Poems at SFU | Kate Braid and Amber Dawn
Come, relax and enjoy the vibrant exchange of poetic ideas and cadence the 3rd Wednesday of each month at SFU Vancouver.
April 20, 2021
2015 - We the City

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 6:30 PM
Let Us In! A Forum on Sexism in Politics
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 7:00 PM
SFU President's Faculty Lectures Series | Prof. Jian Pei
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 6:45 PM
What Does the Tsilhqot'in Decision Mean to You?
Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:00 PM
New Frontiers in Film: The Gender Equality Revolution
Mon, 07 Jul 2014 7:00 PM
SFU Vancouver Speaker Series | David Andolfatto
Join us for Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin & Beyond, a free public lecture and dialogue with Professor Andolfatto. We will discuss money, payments, and monetary policy in a world with cryptocurrencies.
Sat, 24 May 2014 2:00 PM
Spur Vancouver: Quantified Culture
In the data age, every book you read, TV show you watch and movie you see feeds into the spreadsheets of companies such as Netflix and Amazon. Their data scientists “know” what makes a hit.
Thu, 22 May 2014 7:00 PM
Spur Vancouver: This City in Seven Years: My Greenest City
The City of Vancouver has set a bold goal for itself: to be the world's greenest city by 2020. But while the metrics for what make a city livable are easy to come by, what makes a city green is a little less clear. Just us in a discussion on what it means to be the greenest city in the world.

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:00 PM
Why or Why Not? Cultural Boycott?
Is a boycott an effective option towards inspiring peace, or is ongoing engagement a better path, despite so many roadblocks so far?
Wed, 07 Aug 2013 7:00 PM
Summer Writes
The Summer Writes: Urban Tales series celebrates summer, writing, and the imaginative challenges of city life with award-winning writers.
Tue, 09 Jul 2013 4:30 PM
Come jam with us!
Help design a forum that will give young BCers a voice in a province-wide dialogue about our economic future.
Thu, 16 May 2013 7:00 PM
Argo Adventure or Canadian Caper?
Join us for an intimate dialogue with Mark and Cora Lijek, two of six Americans represented in the 2013 *Best Picture* Argo.
Tue, 07 May 2013 7:00 PM
All Party Forum on Mental Health & Addictions
Join us on May 7th for the BC Election 2013 All Party Forum on Mental Health and Addiction.