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Senate Report: June 7, 2021
July 3, 2021Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Content warning: mention of residential schools Fall Return to campus Student senator Serena Bains brought forth a question regarding the return to in-person classes for Fall 2021. They asked about accommodations for “international, disabled, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities.” Vice president academic and provost Catherine Dauvergne said, “As planning progresses for the fall term, we’re really keen to ensure that students who cannot return to campus can be accommodated.” Dauvergne noted SFU has been working to increase the team in the Centre for Accessible Learning that handles student accommodation requests, as they expect an…
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Senate Report: May 25, 2021
June 10, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Return to campus update Vice president academic and provost Catherine Dauvergne said SFU is aiming for a “70–80% return to in-person teaching, research, and engagement activities. “There are some parts of our campus where…
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Joy Johnson can’t save us
April 6, 2021by Madeleine Chan, Opinions Editor Last year when Joy Johnson was announced as SFU’s new president, leaving Andrew Petter to the dust, it seemed like a win. Petter, who preached self-important politics, had relative inaction on social and student issues,…
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What Grinds Our Gears: The gondola getting more attention than the pipeline expansion
March 10, 2021by Madeleine Chan, Opinions Editor Ever since a Burnaby Mountain gondola seemed like a very real possibility, broadcast news, web, and social media have been non-stop. Their focus is valid, not having ignored Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP) issues for…
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Students question lack of diversity among SFU’s top leadership roles
February 24, 2021by Karissa Ketter, News Writer There has been discussion among SFU students online regarding the implementation of white faculty and staff to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Though President Joy Johnson and Vice-President, Academic and Provost Catherine Dauvergne placed…
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President Joy Johnson discusses new Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion position
January 19, 2021Written by: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer President and Vice-Chancellor Joy Johnson recently announced the addition of a new executive position at SFU: Vice-President (VP), People, Equity, and Inclusion. The Peak had the chance to hear from President Johnson through an email…
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SFU gets rid of professors to save president’s salary
November 23, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Opinions Editor BURNABY, BC — SFU plans to cut its spending budget drastically by firing all teaching staff for the upcoming Spring 2021 semester in lieu of SFU President Joy Johnson’s supply of supposed “fat stacks.” The…
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SFU fails to properly consult Indigenous students (again) and peoples regarding new First Peoples’ Gathering House (again)
October 13, 2020By Harvin Bhathal, Features Editor On Orange Shirt Day, SFU held a ground awakening ceremony for the First Peoples Gathering House (FPGH), which will open in 2023. The FPGH will be a space on the Burnaby campus that is meant…
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New SFU president Dr. Joy Johnson discusses her identity, remote learning concerns, and equity priorities
September 14, 2020Written by: Serena Bains, Staff Writer Dr. Joy Johnson began her term as president and vice-chancellor of SFU on September 1, succeeding Andrew Petter who held the position since 2010. President Johnson stated that she felt honoured to be named SFU’s…
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Senate Report: June 8, 2020
June 25, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Petter elaborates on his anti-racism statement and SFU’s equity initiatives During Monday’s Senate meeting, SFU President and Senate Chair Andrew Petter discussed the University’s resources and support to those “working to break down barriers…
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