Charlene Aviles

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SFYou: Yuthika Girme, Professor and podcast host

Features October 3, 2020

By Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Name: Yuthika Girme Pronouns: she/her /hers Departmental Affiliation: Assistant Professor, department of Psychology Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand During SFU’s transition to remote learning in the Spring 2020 semester, Dr. Yuthika Girme began recording episodes for her podcast “Merlot with my Beau.” During the episodes, Girme and her husband Steve relax with wine and discuss topics in psychology. Girme also invites guest lecturers, such as her former PhD research supervisor. Her podcast is available on Acast and Spotify. I had the chance to talk with Girme about her podcast, audio learning, and how her podcast has…

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Pivot 2020 to inform post-COVID-19 urban recovery

News September 29, 2020

Written by: Charlene Aviles, SFU Student Pivot 2020 has partnered with SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, Canadian Urban Institute, INM (Institut de Nouveau Monde), Tamarack Institute, and Youthful Cities to conduct remote research…

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Illustration of a blue calendar, with "Need to Know, Need to Go" written on top
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Need to Know, Need to Go September 21-27

Arts September 21, 2020

By: Charlene Aviles, SFU Student 18th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival | September 1–27 | Online and Renfrew Park @ 3690 Vanness Avenue, Vancouver | Cost: Free except for Lantern Workshops The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is back to celebrate…

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SFYou: Annie Ohana, teacher and activist

Features September 21, 2020

By Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Name: Annie Ohana Pronouns: she / her Departmental Affiliation: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government (graduated in 2004), a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (graduated in 2004), a Bachelor of Education in Curriculum…

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