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Why do companies prototype and use Design Thinking? Who needs a product strategy? How will it help advance your career goals? Is there a world where business is driven by design thinking and sustainability? All your questions answered and more, register for the Make Change class Q&A: http://ow.ly/b7xk50CryKc Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship Beedie School of Business SFU Faculty of Environment

Stay active with us in our weekly virtual Zumba classes! Join us on Tuesdays at 12:30pm to get moving. All classes are on a drop-in basis and are free for all SFU staff, faculty and students. http://ow.ly/Y7HN50C9Hzs

The 9th annual Faculty Smackdown Debate is coming up on Thursday, November 26th! Watch faculty members participate in fun, light-hearted debate topics of a nonsensical nature to compete for the Gnome-It-All Award. All proceeds will go towards SFU's United Way campaign: http://ow.ly/7aax50CryYp

Working with community takes heart and resources. You have the heart. The SFU Student Community Engagement Competition can help with the resources. Up to $30,000 in awards is available for projects that work with community to have meaningful impact. Ignite your idea every amazing journey starts with a first step register today: https://bit.ly/36KSEdA

"The Building Community and Sense of Belonging project aims to provide a positive, healthy and exciting environment in which students learn and thrive." #SFU's ...Student Experience Initiative connected with thousands of students through fire pits, games lounges, interviews and submissions. Their efforts were recognized with an honourable mention by The International Association for Public Participation. http://ow.ly/l05X50BTxhT

Our weekly newsletter provides the latest virtual events happening around SFU Vancouver. Read it now to see all of the online events you can attend: http://ow.ly/ON3C30e7FOU

New to Vancouver? Sign up for International Services for Students’ brand new Canvas course. Learn about Vancouver culture and customs, how to meet people and get involved, and chat with current students about their experiences in Vancouver and at SFU. To register or for more information: http://ow.ly/gYDV50BSCK5

Did you know that there is a 30% chance of a major earthquake hitting southwestern BC in the next 50 years? This Thursday, Oct. 15th at 10 a.m., #SFU is partici...pating in the annual ShakeOut BC earthquake drill! Download the SFU snap app to receive a drill notification and get prepared to DROP, COVER, HOLD ON. Learn more: http://www.sfu.ca/shakeout

The world is becoming increasingly complex. Climate change, social injustice and the COVID-19 pandemic are just a few of the problems we are currently facing. Next spring, challenge yourself and explore solutions for some of the world’s most complex issues with the SFU Semester in Dialogue Spring 2021: Semester in Wicked Problems. You’ll have the opportunity to share ideas and create solutions that are different from the tried and true we see today. Apply by October 31 at http://ow.ly/qka050BzldW

Dealing with some post-midterm stress? Join #SFU academic advisors for an informative and engaging midterm check-In and get clarification on your burning questi...ons. First date is October 13, from 11:30 12:20 pm Details & register here: https://bit.ly/3lv6g0V SFU Student Central SFU FASS Undergrad Engagement #SFUFASS

Please note that the SFU Vancouver campus is closed today for Thanksgiving. Campus access as per COVID-19 regulations will resume tomorrow. We hope everyone is enjoying a safe and happy long weekend! http://ow.ly/sfgW50BMAEK

#DistantNotDisengaged returns next week to challenge ideas of what public engagement should look like, and discuss future possibilities for more participatory d...ecision-making in our democracies. Join SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and CityHive at Whose Voice? Reimagining "Public" Engagement on Thursday, October 15th. Register here: http://ow.ly/oU5650BLbua

Thank you for your incredible commitment to SFU students. Your support of scholarships, awards and bursaries is enduringly meaningful. COVID-19 has brought many challenges but your generosity ensures that students can succeed, even in times like these.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. SFU Health & Counselling Services's LiveChat is available to answer your questions about SFU’s mental health support services and resources. Log on from your browser on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 - 11:30am and 1:30 - 3:30pm: http://i.sfu.ca/MHRAKr

Simon Fraser University is once again Canada’s top comprehensive university, according to Maclean's Magazine's 2021 university rankings. The university has rank...ed number one for 12 of the past 13 years. Maclean's noted key strengths such as #SFU's commitment to sustainability, wellness, and commitment to global interdependence: http://ow.ly/rzTj50BNLar

#fundingopportunity: Community-Engaged Research Funding Program! This program is open to SFU faculty and graduate students who are actively practicing CER or w...hose research involves CER methods. Details: https://bit.ly/30So6mP Apply by Nov 16 Simon Fraser University SFU Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies SFU Research