Highland Pub
The Study quietly shut its doors permanently
November 24, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer The restaurant industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health limited the amount of customers each restaurant could serve by up to 50% capacity. The Study, SFU’s former on-campus pub managed by the Joseph Richard Group (JRG), faced similar challenges throughout the pandemic. In November 2021, SFU Ancillary Services published a statement announcing the closure of the pub, noting The Study would be closed temporarily but for an “undetermined amount of time.” The statement also included comments from Ryan Moreno, co-owner of the Joseph Richard Group, who said the temporary closure was due…
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SFU announces plans for new pub
October 22, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor October 23, 2018 correction: The original version of this article stated that the committee organized to choose a pub operator, which included representatives from the SFSS, the GSS, and a student from residence,…
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Higher Grounds Coffee Shop resumes its normal services while Highland Pub remains closed
January 7, 2018This week Higher Grounds Coffee Shop reopened its doors for business while the Highland Pub’s reopening date remains undetermined. In fall 2017, SFU Dining Services took over the Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) Highland Pub, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, and food…
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Board Shorts
October 16, 2017Board approves budget for Halloween pub night The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved an upcoming Halloween pub night at the Highland Pub at the latest SFSS Board of Directors meeting. This is going to be the first pub night…
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Board Briefs
September 29, 2017SFU plans to hike student residence rates The university is planning to substantially increase student residence fees next year. The rate hike could see costs for the graduate building Hamilton Hall increase by 9% while other accommodations will also see…
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SFU plans to reopen Highland Pub, Higher Grounds
September 11, 2017Students may soon be able to enjoy drinks at the Highland Pub and Higher Grounds Coffee Shop once again. Simon Fraser University is developing plans to reopen food and beverage options in Maggie Benston Centre on a limited basis in…
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SFU takes over SFSS food and beverage operations
September 1, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) announced today that Simon Fraser University has taken over operations of SFSS food and beverage services. “We believe that SFU has the vision and campus resources to make this a reality and are confident…
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SFSS shows Highland Pub, Higher Grounds to potential operators
June 5, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has launched tours of the Highland Pub and the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in hopes that a new operator can open the space in time for next semester. The site tours took place last…
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The End of an Era
May 8, 2017Students were shocked to learn that the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) had decided to end their food and beverage services (FBS) forever on June 15. What was more surprising was to hear that the Highland Pub had been permanently…
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SFSS shuts down Highland Pub, the Ladle for summer
May 4, 2017Students hoping for one last drink at the Highland Pub before its permanent closure on June 15 are out of luck. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) shut down the pub on April 28 with little warning to students. The…
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