Campus kickoff celebrates 50 years of SFU

SFU celebrated 50 years of “engaging the world” with a day packed with merrymaking, bagpipes, and an almost comical overuse of the word ‘engage,’...

New masters program trains “ecosystem physicians”

Simon Fraser University has partnered with BCIT to offer a Masters in Science (M.Sc.) in Ecological Restoration. The two-year program begins this fall. It...

University Briefs

U of T archaeologist traces history of wine   — University of Toronto archaeologist Stephen Batiuk has discovered that wine may have been invented over...

Board Shorts

Satellite Space Expansion The board discussed a motion regarding the renovation, expansion, and improvement of student space on all of SFU’s campuses. The SFSS Space...

Compass Cards for all

TransLink’s Compass Card, which was released to students through the U-Pass BC program in May, will soon be available to all transit users. The Compass...

Reflecting on 50 years of SFU

The Peak: I’m going to start with a tough one, if you don’t mind. President Petter: Whatever you want to throw at me. P: Egg or...

CampusPack de-stresses move in week

The first week on campus can be a dizzying experience for incoming students, from the relentless sign-up sheets for various clubs to the frenetic...

University Briefs

UBC Board of Governor’s chair steps down amid national controversy – John Montalbano, formerly the chair of UBC’s Board of Governors, resigned from his...

Satellite Signals

Surrey SFU Surrey’s Week of Welcome takes place from September 8 to 11. This entire week promises a line-up of free food, campus club booths,...

The Peak’s guide to SFU’s 50th Anniversary Kickoff

The ‘big day’ has arrived at last! After spending half a century resting just on top of one, SFU is finally over the hill. SFU...