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Board Briefs
January 28, 2018By: Courtney Miller and Natasha Tar International students play major role in SFU’s financial situation At the latest Simon Fraser University Board of Governors meeting on January 25, Martin Pochurko, vice-president finance and administration, reported that SFU can expect an “operating surplus of $22.386 million forecast for [2017–18].” A significant portion of this surplus is coming from international students enrolled at SFU. Denise Williams, alumni order-in-council, clarified that international students fees make up approximately half of SFU’s revenues, which Pochurko confirmed, stating, “It’s no secret that international students are making a positive impact on the bottom line.” He then…
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The cost of the Canada 150
June 29, 2017The country is gearing up for its anniversary celebrations this week — showcasing a multitude of events funded by the half-a-billion federal dollars allocated to mark the 150th year since Canadian confederation. The federal government has invested $200 million in…
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Looking beyond 150
June 26, 2017Canada has existed long before confederation. While you celebrate the past 150 years, keep in mind all that came before them. Canada’s history is complex, as this compilation of our biggest fuck-ups and greatest victories will show. All events have…
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No big commemorations planned for Canada 150 at SFU
June 23, 2017Across the country, groups are gearing up to celebrate the 150 anniversary as Canada Day approaches on July 1. Simon Fraser University’s campuses are not scheduled to be a venue for festivities. The university instead adopted year-long initiatives such as…
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The Canada 150 and colonial legacies: views from the university
February 10, 2017As Canada prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial year, it seems that the fervor of national pride has also reached the university. Simon Fraser University has put forth a number of specially curated courses and invited the community to experience Canada…
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