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Interested in art, music, and videos? Check out the Interurban Gallery located at the downtown at Hastings and Carrall St. on Monday, November 30. This free event will take place beginning at 7:30 p.m. and will feature different forms of art created and inspired by SFU School of Contemporary Arts alumni.

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Come de-stress on Surrey Campus! Between Tuesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 3, a plethora of fun activities will be offered near the library. Not only will the therapy puppies be back, but the Surrey Campus Committee in partnership with the SFSS will be providing gingerbread cookies, candies, hot chocolate, baked goods, video games, and more!

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On Thursday, December 10, SFU’s Harbour Centre campus will feature a film about the life of writer, monk, poet, and social activist Thomas Merton. It is the story of Merton’s journey across America and his search for a “fuller union” with God. Following the documentary, a formal public discussion will follow with a pane of Merton experts Donald Grayston, Lynn Szabo, and Angus Stuart.

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Burnaby apologizes for historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent

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