Campus News and Updates

From SFU News: Simon Fraser University has unveiled a new space in Surrey’s innovation corridor that will advance the emerging fields of quantum computing and agricultural technology (agritech) and further research, innovation and entrepreneurship in B.C.

Ten days after being sworn in as Premier of British Columbia, David Eby was at SFU’s Surrey campus to announce $4.9 million in start-up funding for the medical school on Monday and to share some of the first details about the school, which is aiming to accept it first students by September 2026.

On November 30, show your support for the United Way at our SFU Surrey Book and Samosa Sale!

Have you registered to come to the SFU Surrey Community Open House yet? Join us on October 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM for an evening of live entertainment, prizes, presentations and more.

SFU’s Surrey campus celebrates 20 years in September, marking its growth from a betaspace in Surrey Place Mall (now Central City Mall) to an expanded campus embedded in downtown Surrey.

Thanks to funding and wide support from a number of departments and stakeholders, two permanent Multifaith Centres are now open for student use at SFU Surrey.

Staff and faculty are invited to share their input to help inform future institutional anti-racism policies.

We're bringing the Mural Mosaic Project to SFU Surrey, and we want to hear your input on what these art pieces will look like!

From May 16-27, donate menstrual products to help members of our community.

Please be advised of the following closures on the SRYC campus on April 7 and 8 for the President's Annual SFU Surrey Gala.

From SFU News: A collaborative effort across all three SFU campuses recently saw tens of thousands of COVID-19 rapid tests delivered to students, faculty and staff across all three campuses.

From SFU News: A new mask recycling program at SFU aims to prevent thousands of disposable COVID-19 face masks from ending up in a landfill.

Please note these service updates from DocSol at SFU Surrey, effective immediately.

Your generous support of this event will go towards the United Way, BC Flood Relief, and BC SPCA.

As a part of SFU's United Way campaign, come by the SFU Surrey book sale and peruse through a great selection of gently used books of all genres and games! Items range in cost from 50¢ to $3.

On November 30, show your support for the United Way at our SFU Surrey Book Sale!

As part of SFU's programming to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite you to join us in remembering this day on September 30.

From SFU News: As the students, faculty and staff return to campus this fall, they might notice that doors and other high-touch surfaces are flaunting a new back-to-school look—in the form of hundreds of antimicrobial copper patches on doors and railings to add an extra layer of protection against germs.

COVID-19 vaccines will be available at the Burnaby and Surrey SFU campuses starting August 27.

We welcomed Embark Sustainability's Pablo Vimos to the Virtual Vibe to give a great presentation on summer gardening and beyond.

From SFU News: The Quantum Algorithms Institute, hosted at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, will benefit from $2,210,000 million in federal funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada.

Join us for our April book chat, all about reading on the environment! We hope to see you on Thursday, April 29 at 2:00 PM.

Thanks to augmented reality, you can now experience the SRYE atrium in a new way from the comfort of your own home.

This month, we're reading for wellness! Join us on March 25 for our next Book Chat!

On March 23, all SFU students, staff and faculty are invited for Wellness Day!

Join us on February 25 for our very first Book Chat! Our theme for February is Black History Month.

Join us on February 24 from 5:30-7:00 PM for a unique virtual experience!

From SFU News: As we start the Spring 2021 semester, here are some safety tips for all of us to take into consideration so that we can all protect against COVID-19.

From January 11-29, SFU's Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office (SVSPO) invites you to engage with them through trauma-informed, inclusive, intersectional and action-oriented programming.

From SFU News: The SRYE building has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification—one of LEED’s highest ratings—in recognition of its sustainable design and operations.

Latest changes to building access, closure of team rooms until further notice, self-assessment and more.

You're invited! If you have a child in Grade 9, be sure to take them to work with you - virtually!

Join us for a campus-wide meeting on Wednesday, October 21 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

From SFU News: It’s easy to feel somewhat disconnected while working from home, but SFU’s Surrey campus community has discovered a creative way to keep the campus vibe alive — and have some fun while doing it.

From SFU News: Our Facilities Services team has been hard at work on new projects and upgrades at SFU Surrey.