Leah Bjornson
New elective brews excitement
October 15, 2013Professors at SFU Surrey are taking their students’ thirst for knowledge literally, offering a new course this Spring semester called “The Science of Brewing.” Co-developed and taught by Chemistry Professor Uwe Kreis and Biology Professor Zamir Punja, the course (BISC 372) will provide the opportunity for students to explore the scientific, research and business aspects of the beer-making industry. “It’s not about drinking beer,” laughed Kreis in an interview with The Peak. “It’s really about understanding the process and what actually goes into making a good beer.” The Science of Brewing is a product of the $2 million INSPIRE initiative…
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Sharing stories of mental health issues
October 7, 2013This fall, SFU Health and Counselling Services is launching its newest initiative with the hopes of eliminating the stigma attached to mental illness and mental health issues. The Hi F.I.V.E. movement, which stands for Friendship, Invite Conversation, Value everyone’s gift,…
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Experts and educators should be valued equally
October 7, 2013At SFU, it’s difficult to register for courses that fit one’s schedule and align with one’s degree path, let alone one’s own interests. What’s more, many students are made to feel that their efforts are for naught, upon realizing their…
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Notes from this month’s Board of Governors’ meeting
September 30, 2013Revision of residence fees Based on recommendations from Grover Elliot & Co. Ltd., the Finance & Administration Committee suggested a rent rate increase of between 2 to 4 per cent for residence buildings. The changes would help the buildings to remain…
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Health Atlas maps environmental dangers to health
September 30, 2013A Canadian research team led by an SFU professor has launched the world’s first interactive website, which aims to help Canadians understand how critical environmental influences are on their health. The Canadian Environmental Health Atlas’ main purpose is “to illustrate…
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Discussion series examines brain diseases
September 23, 2013Café Scientifique kicked off the first instalment of its discussion series last Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Surrey City Centre Library, where Dr. Gordon Rintoul spoke on the relationship between mitochondrial deterioration and age-related brain diseases. The series, sponsored by…
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Food Bank begins pilot phase
September 23, 2013As of October 1, SFU’s Food Bank will be launching a pilot program aimed at increasing awareness of the options available to undergraduate students who may need extra assistance in making ends meet. After considering several logistical models including a…
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Breakfast with the Pres
September 23, 2013Last Friday, Sept. 20, marked the first Breakfast with the President of the new school year, where SFU President Andrew Petter offered faculty, staff and students, the opportunity to share perspectives about university issues over coffee and a muffin. The…
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SFU fundraises for 50th
September 16, 2013Last Monday, SFU launched it’s 50th-anniversary fundraising campaign amid a colourful crowd of energetic spectators. The university is hoping to raise $250 million by its 50th birthday in September, 2015. Dubbed The Power of Engagement, this campaign marks the largest…
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Research Roundup
September 16, 2013New study questions crime and mental illness link Stefanie Rezansoff is looking to change the public view of the link between mental illness and criminal activity, arguing that we should be blaming the creation of criminal offenders on other factors.…
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