SFU Surrey’s TD Community Engagement Centre transitions to virtual volunteering amid COVID-19
Written by: Anna Kazi, Peak Associate
The SFU Surrey TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is offering virtual volunteering opportunities for the summer. Due to the...
The Peak looks into asbestos on campus
Written by: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer
Many of SFU’s Burnaby campus buildings were constructed using asbestos-containing materials (ACM). ACM causes health hazards when disturbed; with...
Andrew Petter, amongst others, provide statements in solidarity against racism
Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor and Paige Riding, News Writer
SFU President Andrew Petter has released a statement on SFU’s stance against racism.
“The events...
Black Lives Matter protests held in Vancouver
Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer
Photos: Kim Regala
While the Black Lives Matter movement continues in the United States and around the world, Vancouver citizens...
UBC Senate voted to have a fall reading break. Will SFU follow suit?
Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer
Announced at the end of May, the University of British Columbia’s Senate voted in favour of establishing a fall...
National security law for Hong Kong approved by China
Written by: Michelle Young, Staff Writer
China has approved a new bill to criminalize secession, subversion, terrorism, and foreign interference in Hong Kong. The law...
Creative Writing minor to launch at SFU this fall
Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer
On the evening of May 25, around 50 attendees joined together over Zoom to celebrate the upcoming launch of...
“We are open for business”: SFU co-op adapts to a COVID-19 summer
Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 outbreak has caused complications for SFU co-op programs, including cancelled and postponed...
Board Shorts: Friday May 29
Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer
COVID-19 Survey Report and conversation with SFU administration discussed
At the end of April, the Board circulated a COVID-themed survey...
SFU students create organization to help frontline workers
Written by: Winona Young, Peak Associate
A group of SFU students have partnered with UBC students to launch a charity organization that provides free meals...
