The pandemic has brought an onslaught of financial hardships for many. Job loss to small business struggles only skim the surface of these challenges. However, with fewer places to go and fewer things to do for students, financial stress can be relieved as there are greater opportunities to casually save money. For students who used to drive frequently, this does not need explanation; gas, parking passes, and potential repairs are expensive. In addition, most public tasks can, or have been, made virtual. Everything from speaking with a counsellor to weddings can be done from the comfort of our favourite pajamas.…
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On January 12, SFU’s Vice-President, Academic and Provost Catherine Dauvergne announced via email that Summer 2021 courses will be primarily remote. Dauvergne explained that this is because “it is not possible for anyone to predict the exact course the pandemic…
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The SFU library has adapted to remote and limited in-person services to comply with safety recommendations. The Peak received a joint email statement on the library’s fall services from Karen Munro, Associate Dean of Libraries, Learning & Research Services, and…
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BOG predicts an entire online academic year Jonathan Driver, Vice-President Academic & Provost pro tem, elaborated on the university’s decision to move most courses online for the Fall 2020 semester. Not only will certain international students struggle to return back…
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