Orangutan Awareness Club
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Join us on discord this Friday, October 16th at 5pm for the viewing of She Walks with Apes! Explore the research of the pioneers of primatology; Biruté Galdikas. Jane Goodall, and Dian Fossey. If you’re not already on our discord channel, dm us for the link! See you soon!

Next up for spotlight Saturday is Dr. Ketut! Dr.Ketut works in the veterinary clinic at the orangutan Care Centre and is responsible for monitoring and attending to the orangutan’s medical needs. Dr.Ketut loves knowledge and has strived to educate himself since he was a boy. Even now he is learning new things as a vital member of the OFI team. Learn more about Dr. Ketut’s work as well as his journey, here: https://orangutan.org/employee-spotlight-dr-ketut/

Happy spotlight Saturday everyone! Today we want to give a big thanks to Pak Sia for his hard work and dedication to the OFI and the orangutans. He has made this job his life caring for the endangered orangutans. He has spent almost 30 years with OFI and Dr. Galdikas and has no intention to stop. It's hard work and we appreciate all your doing in these times Take the time to read about his hard work https://orangutan.org/employee-spotlight-pak-sia-devoted-t/

Up next for ‘Meet the Exec Monday’ we have our Vice President, Genavieve Desjardin! Here’s a little bit about our VP. Major: Biology Why did you join the club?: I have always been interested in animals and how to help biodiversity around the world. When I heard about this club it seemed like a good time to get involved at SFU and meet some amazing people... What other clubs are you part of?: The wildlife conservation club Favourite orangutan fact?: They are the most solitary of the great apes. Unlike others that can be found in groups orangutans tend to only come together to mate (relatable) 3 emoji that describes you: How to connect: genadesjardin (Instagram) and of course on facebook See more

Hey we though it was time for everyone to meet the hard working executives in the AOC! First up we have Weichun the president of our club : WeiChun Kua : Ecology, Evolution and Conservation ? I was born and raised on Borneo island so the nature and wildlife on it will always have a special place in my heart. I also got the chance to volunteer at Orangutan Foundation International last summer and saw first hand how the palm oil industry is destro...ying rainforests, displacing and endangering the wildlife in it. ? SFU350 ? An offspring can stay with it's mother for up to 8 years! : : Facebook, Instagram (_weichunn) & Twitter (_weichunn) See more