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A photo of the CJSF station. Multiple posters and decorations are visible.
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Eviction to Empowerment discusses lasting impact of student space campaigns at SFU

Peak Web October 15, 2024

On September 18, student-run non-profit Embark Sustainability hosted Eviction to Empowerment, reflecting on a not-to-be-forgotten chapter in recent history at SFU: years of organizing gave independent student societies and equity groups the space they now have in the Student Union Building (SUB). In Embark's studio at the bottom of the SUB, students packed the room as panelists recalled lessons of collective organizing and steadfast resistance.  “I probably would’ve dropped out if it wasn’t for SOCA,” said SFU student Balqees Jama, who spoke first on the panel. Students of African and Caribbean Ancestry and its Black Student Centre used to be located…

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Thomas Royle in testing lab equipment
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DNA research confirms Tsleil-Waututh’s sustainable fishing practices

Peak Web November 28, 2021

SFU archaeology’s ancient DNA lab used their new palaeogenetic analytical techniques to confirm the sustainability and effectiveness of Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s pre-colonial fishing practices. The lab’s research confirms the Tsleil-Waututh Nation was sustainably managing chum salmon by only harvesting male salmon…

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Students discuss SFU’s reopening plan for fall semester

Peak Web July 19, 2021

Following the provincial government’s announcement of reopening measures, SFU released a reopening plan for the Fall 2021 semester.  SFU anticipates 70–80% of courses will be taught on campus. Reopening protocols include enhanced cleaning practices and reimplementing student amenities and programs. …

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SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning is not accessible

Peak Web February 7, 2021

I recently delved into the process of obtaining learning accommodations from SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL). But I was shocked to learn that receiving support would require weeks of my time and energy, and would only force me to…

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SFU researchers investigate ecological and human health

Peak Web June 13, 2018

  B.C. coastal waters contain high levels of plastic SFU’s Ecotoxicology Research group has found high levels of microplastic in the waters of the Lambert Channel and the Baynes Sound on the coast of Denman Island. The group published a…

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