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The Vancouver Queer Film Festival, which was co-presented by SFU and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs, wrapped up on August 24. The festival saw 80 films from 11 countries, as well as other events such as a panel with Sundance director Sydney Freeland, executive director of WIFTV Carolyn Combs, and Girls star Desiree Akhavan. The panel was moderated by associate professor of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at SFU Helen Hok-Sze Leung.

Surrey

SFU Surrey held New Student Orientation on August 27 to welcome students to the start of their university careers with a day of “fun-filled, informative and inspiring” events. Students were invited to meet other students in their faculty, listen to inspiring speakers, tour the campus, and connect with current students.

Woodward’s

The 12th Annual Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) kicked off last Friday at Goldcorp Centre for the Arts and will run until September 7. This year’s festival will feature 73 full-length and short films from over 15 countries that celebrate the distinct Latin American approach to cinema, while avoiding the genre’s cliches.

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