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Students discuss SFU’s reopening plan for fall semester

Karissa Ketter July 19, 2021

Following the provincial government’s announcement of reopening measures, SFU released a reopening plan for the Fall 2021 semester.  SFU anticipates 70–80% of courses will be taught on campus. Reopening protocols include enhanced cleaning practices and reimplementing student amenities and programs.  The Peak reached out to various student unions for their thoughts on the return to in-person classes.  “It feels like again and again, SFU fails disabled students,” said SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance executive member Vivian Ly.  Based on personal conversations with SFU students, Ly reported many feel SFU needs to better balance remote and in-person classes. Ly added those…

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We cannot risk becoming complacent with the presence of COVID-19 in our lives

Nicole Magas July 18, 2020

In a July 6 open letter to both the federal and provincial governments, several current and former health experts pleaded for a more rapid and relaxed reopening plan that would resume in-person classes, allow for more international air travel, and…

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There is no safe reopening without robust health order enforcement

Manisha Sharma June 7, 2020

As BC slowly reopens, many are keen to get back to the lives we had before the pandemic forced us into quarantine. Like coming out of hibernation, people are leaving their homes and are eager to get out and enjoy…

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