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Woodward’s

Woodward’s Community Singers invited “all voices” to their latest workshop on Thursday, Feb. 5. An annual program since 2009, SFU student singers can drop in and lend their voices to a range of musical genres. Commitment- and audition-free, the program’s aim is to bring together students with a similar passion for music and create a community atmosphere.

Surrey

Simon Fraser Brewing and Distilling Corp began a competition on Feb. 6 for SFU students to design the brand for their newest craft beer product. The new company, set to launch this spring, is a partnership between Simon Fraser University and Central City Brewers and Distillers. The competition, which finishes on March 20, provides SFU students with the opportunity to pitch their business designs and see them realized.

Harbour Centre

SFU professor of Hellenic Studies and Criminology Andre Gerolymatos hosted “Flashpoint—Terrorism and Fear: Our New Normal?” at Harbour Centre on Feb. 10. A terrorism expert, he broke down the recent events across North America and Europe and analyzed the risk of such an attack happening in Vancouver.

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