SFU Alumni
Alumni Relations / Alumni Association Office - Strand Hall 8888 University Drive V5A 1S6 Burnaby, BC, Canada

Curious about how location impacts COVID-19 risks in BC? Join the Lunch 'n' Learn on Feb. 24 to hear Valorie Crooks discuss how her team created modelling & maps to help explore COVID-19 risks & vulnerability across the province. Register for free!

Learn how alumnus Theresa John and masters student Kirstie West, originally from Saik’uz First Nation, are using their education to provide culturally-appropriate solutions to families within the Indigenous communities.

Meet SFU's new vice-president, advancement and alumni engagement, Erin Morantz. As a first-generation student, she knows firsthand how an SFU education can empower future leaders with the knowledge, skills and experiences to make a difference.

SFU's Celebration of Authors is back! Were you a published author in 2020? Submissions are open for alumni, faculty, staff, students, post-docs & retirees. Deadline for submissions in January 18. Types of work may include: - books - book chapters... - musical compositions - audio recordings - film or video recordings - art exhibit catalogues - a theme-based special issue of a journal/supplement - original translations - substantive encyclopedia entries - works of poetry (book-length) Review the eligibility criteria and submit your work! Learn more: https://www.lib.sfu.ca//i/authors-event/submission-process

February, 2021: A pair of red chairs dedicated to the late John Buchanan, well-respected SFU men's soccer and golf coach, who passed away in 2017. Sitting cozily in the shade with a fitting view of Terry Fox Field; placed in recognition of all he's done for SFU Athletics and Recreation. Photo taken earlier this month.... SFU Athletics SFU Golf Simon Fraser University Men's Soccer

A year ago tomorrow, 176 lives were lost when #Flight752 was shot down over Tehran. As a way to keep the memory of the victims alive, #SFU has created a Flight 752 Memorial Scholarship.

Yes, SFU alumni have access to preferred rates on health, dental, home and tenant insurance. Check out our website to learn more!

Jan 15 | We've created SFU Reads - a virtual book club - to connect SFU alumni with a reading community that fosters lifelong learning as we read and discuss a wide range of books. There is no cost to join. You just need to pick up the book at your local library, download a digital copy or purchase a print version.

It is with sadness that SFU shares news of the passing of Dr. Barbara Rae, the university’s first woman chancellor, and champion for women’s empowerment and education in B.C. Barbara Rae C.M., O.B.C., was the first woman to graduate from SFU’s Executive MBA program (1975) and served as CEO of Office Associates Ltd. (now Adecco), Canada’s first temporary staffing agency. She is credited with creating a whole new industry, and countless employment opportunities, especially for women. She successfully advocated for flexible work arrangements and maternity leave so women could blend family responsibilities with work outside the home.

ICYMI: Think getting good cell service on Earth is hard? Try doing it on the moon. A team of SFU researchers, led by Stephen Braham, are working to make LTE/4G and Wi-Fi communications systems on the moon a reality by 2022.

Alumni feature: Neelam Sahota is a senior executive with more than 20 year of experience in multidisciplinary leadership; she is the CEO of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society. Learn more about Neelam! via SFU Surrey

DYK: Your SFU email account will remain active for one year from the end of the last semester in which you were registered for classes. Before your account closes, set of email forwarding; it's free! Just as you can forward your mail when you move homes, you can do the same thing with your email. Although your sfu[dot]ca account will expire, your contacts can continue to send you email to that account; we’ll just forward it to your new address, your external email (e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.)

Convocation Celebration Box Update: So sorry everyone, we still don't know when we can get back onto campus and to get your Convocation Celebration boxes packed up and shipped out. We know how important this final piece of your education journey is and we are also disappointed in the delay. Please be assured, as soon as it is safe to resume more duties on campus, this will be a priority! We will keep you up-to-date.... joyenkinsy on IN

Congratulations to Chief Karen Fry who has been named the new Fire Chief for Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, starting January 4, 2021! via The Georgia Straight

November 26 - The Future of Work: An Economics Perspective. Combining academic and industry perspectives, the speaker panel will delve into how technology, global trends, and the pandemic are changing the future of work. In conjunction with the SFU Department of Economics' 55th anniversary, all SFU alumni are invited to attend this free online panel event. Learn more & register.

Congratulations to the winners!

WEDNESDAY: Find unique items and get your holiday shopping done early at the #MadeBySFU virtual marketplace. You'll find products ranging from apparel, DIY products to new innovations - all made locally by SFU alumni, students, staff and faculty. Register to gain access!

Global executive, and SFU alumnus, Frode Strand-Nielsen honed his leadership skills as an international student athlete at #SFU. Now the former men’s soccer captain is empowering female student athletes with a $1-million gift to SFU. SFU Athletics

Snowy AQ gardens in 1965, before the fourth side of the AQ was built! Thank you to SFU Archives for the photo (IMC 65017, frame 65-51c)

Convocation is in ONE week! How will you celebrate? Show us by taking a pic/vid and using #mySFUgrad2020 in your posts. Thank you to taylorm, dreamskylife, sabrinatono, rchlwng and hannablock97 on Instagram for letting us share their celebrations! Looking for information on this year's Convocation? Visit www.sfu.ca/convocation Simon Fraser University SFU Student Central #simonfraserU #sfugram #sfualumni

On behalf of #SFU, President Joy Johnson sends warm Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas greetings to our friends near and far. May the year ahead bring you and your loved ones peace, prosperity and good health.

A private social network that helps children cope with their emotional needs during COVID-19 is #SFU professor Alissa Antle’s latest research in partnership with digital health company Curatio. To design a platform that responds directly to children’s needs, Antle and her team of graduate students will emphasize co-design with children. Learn more!

Alumnus Yat Li moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong as a child to access services for the deaf. He's now sharing his story to break down barriers for people with disabilities. Check out his conversation with CBC Vancouver! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAj9gG6lORE

October 2020: A stellar image of Harbour Centre. Thank you Raivo K. for sharing this picture with us!

Last week we sent out our monthly eNews. Missed it? You can view it online.

Tamara Starblanket, Dean of Academics at Native Education College and a Cree woman from Ahtahkakoop First Nation in Treaty Six, has been awarded the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy. On October 29, hear her speak about Canada’s role in changing the definition of genocide and the legal international and domestic ramifications.

Graduating next week? How are you celebrating? Show us by taking a pic/vid and using #mySFUgrad2020 in your posts. Thank you to seerart, clarisabautista_ and karissadeguzman on Instagram for letting us share their vids! Looking for information on this year's ceremonies? Visit www.sfu.ca/convocation ... Simon Fraser University SFU Student Central

Our virtual office is closed today, but we'll be back tomorrow!

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.

Throwing it back to 1984: Engineering students in a computer lab. Thank you to SFU Archives for the photo (IMC-84010-04)

Great news! We’re number 1, again! #SFUAlumniPride

DYK: Nearly 20% of SFU students report being diagnosed or treated by a professional for anxiety, depression or another mental health issue. That means 1 in every 5 students needs mental health supportbut we know there are many others who haven’t asked for help. Our alumni community can help SFU students overcome the challenges they face today, so they can reach their future goals by making a donation to the Health & Counselling Services Development Fund. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

The fall virtual Convocation ceremony is in 15 days! Are you graduating? Show us how you are celebrating by using #mySFUgrad2020 in your Instagram posts and Tweets!