Council Corner: June 9, 2020

Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Discussion with SFU senior leaders about student services in COVID-19 The GSS meeting began with a presentation followed by discussion...

SFU holds virtual convocation ceremony for Spring 2020 graduates

Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer On the evening of Thursday June 11, SFU hosted a half-hour virtual convocation ceremony to celebrate over 4,500 SFU...

Board Shorts: June 12, 2020

Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Here are the highlights from last Friday’s four-hour long Board meeting.  Black in BC Community Emergency Support Fund contribution The Board...

As incoming chancellor begins her term, former SFU chancellor Anne Giardini reflects on her six years at SFU

Written by: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer On June 13, Tamara Vrooman started as SFU’s newest chancellor, taking over from Anne Giardini, who has held the...

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...