fall 2020
Residence and Housing prepares for another school year of distanced education
August 3, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer The new school year brings in new and returning students from around the world to SFU Residence, but this year’s proceedings will not be the same as those of the past. Residence and Housing Communications representative Leon Kalligerakis elaborated via email on what SFU plans to do for its current and newly arriving residents in the Fall 2020 semester. They are following guidelines from the Provincial Health Authority and operating with limited services and at limited capacity. The summer term had just over 500 students living on campus. For the fall, Residence anticipates 800…
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Board Briefs: June 25, 2020
July 7, 2020Written by: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer Plans for Fall 2020 term Vice-President, Academic, and Provost pro tem Jonathan Driver gave updates on the Fall 2020 semester. Driver explained the creation of a special committee to make these important decisions. The…
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New students are going to miss out on a lot of moments that make first year memorable
May 31, 2020By: Nathan Tok, Peak Associate Do you remember your first day of classes? I vaguely recall a whirlwind of back-to-back classes as advised by my seniors, getting swamped outside C9001, and losing my beloved laptop mouse. Rest in peace. But despite…
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SFU to offer both remote and in-person classes in the fall
May 12, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor SFU will be offering most classes remotely for the fall semester, with the potential to open some courses for in-person instruction. SFU’s Vice-President Academic and Provost pro tem Dr. Jonathan Driver made the announcement…
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Senate Report
January 14, 2019Senate temporarily discontinues certificate in liberal arts Simon Fraser University senators unanimously voted to suspend admission to the certificate in liberal arts program, starting summer 2019. The certificate in liberal arts program is currently offered by the Faculty of Arts…
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