Henry Tran
SFU alumni develop innovative wristband that simulate haptic sensations
February 21, 2018A pair of Simon Fraser University alumni have developed an innovative wristband that recognizes and understands hand gestures. The product, which is branded as TENZRTM, allows users to perform virtual actions, such as pausing a video or scrolling down the page, without the need of physically touching a computer mouse or a controller. When an individual uses the wristband, their hand in a sense becomes a controller because their hand motions emulate the haptic sensation of clicking on a computer mouse. Lukas-Karim Merhi and Gautam Sadarangani, co-founders of BioInteractive Technologies, showcased their new product to the community last week at…
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SFU professor provides free toolkit for detecting cancer-causing gas in household settings
February 12, 2018Simon Fraser University’s Citizen Scientist project is providing free radon-testing kits to households in the Greater Vancouver area. These testing kits are capable of detecting radon, a harmful gas known to cause lung cancer in humans. Radon is…
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SFU becomes first university to offer asexuality studies
February 6, 2018Simon Fraser University was the first institution in the world to offer a full-length undergraduate course in asexuality studies. According to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network, an online asexual community, an asexual person is defined as someone who does…
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Condom Crew, a student-led club that provides sexual health information to SFU students
February 5, 2018As Simon Fraser University students wandered through the Academic Quadrangle (AQ) on January 24, they might have bumped into a group of students who were distributing free condoms and pamphlets containing sexual health information and services that are offered at…
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CaliBurger to move into SFU Cornerstone building
January 31, 2018Simon Fraser University students, faculty, and staff can soon enjoy a new food option on campus as CaliBurger, a US-based fast-food franchise, is slated to open this coming February. CaliBurger will take over the space that was previously occupied by…
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Board Shorts
January 22, 2018By Amneet Mann and Henry Tran Board approves request to purchase new membership engagement swag At a meeting on January 19, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors unanimously agreed to combine $15,000 from its advocacy, events, and…
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SFSS’s Emergency Food Bank Program receives additional funding from SFU
January 22, 2018For the 2017–18 fiscal year, Simon Fraser University has pledged to contribute more funding to the Simon Fraser Student Society’s (SFSS) Emergency Food Bank Program. This will allow the student society to support more undergraduate students on campus who are…
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Board Shorts
January 15, 2018By Amneet Mann and Henry Tran Simon Fraser University consults SFSS on its updated Code of Student Conduct Dr. Tim Rahilly, vice-provost and associate vice-president, students and international, who is currently on leave, proposed at the Simon Fraser Student Society…
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The Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office officially opens next month
January 15, 2018Starting February 2018, Simon Fraser University’s Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office (SVSPO) will have an interim physical space for the university community to access its services. Back in March 2017, the university implemented its sexual violence and misconduct…
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SFSS fall kickoff concert sees impressive profit
January 10, 2018After finalizing its expenses and revenues, the fall kickoff concert hosted by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) in September 2017 saw no monetary losses. In fact, it had the highest attendance in the student society’s history, making it the…
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