return to campus
Students walkout of classes in protest of in-person learning
February 7, 2022On January 24, 2022, dozens of students, staff, and faculty participated in a walkout to protest SFU’s decision to return to in-person instruction. This was the first day students were going back to campus following a temporary two-week remote learning period at the beginning of the semester. The Peak was present at the walkout, which featured speeches, chants, and a march from W.A.C. Bennett Library to Strand Hall. They chanted “COVID greed has got to go!” and “We’re not your guinea pigs!” A speaker said, “As an SFU employee, I am going to walkout after this and not come back…
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Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance calls on SFU to rethink in-person learning
January 31, 2022On January 17, 2022, SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) issued a statement calling for a delay of in-person classes in light of the changing situation due to Omicron. The statement came in response to SFU’s announcement of a full…
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Senate Report — October 4, 2021
October 23, 2021Reports on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and First Peoples’ Gathering House Johnson reflected on SFU’s programming for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and recognized reconciliation is an ongoing process. “At these events, SFU has been able to…
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Proof of vaccination now required for self-declaration
October 23, 2021On October 7, 2021, SFU vice-president academic and provost Catherine Dauvergne announced in an email mandatory proof of vaccination and declaration of status. The email was sent to faculty, staff, and students. This announcement was made in support of the…
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A beginner’s guide to styling yourself post-pandemic
August 2, 2021After a year of getting out of bed, changing out of my pyjamas, and opting for a slightly nicer pair of sweats to walk three steps to my desk to attend my Zoom lectures, I’ve been able to live my…
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Access for All advocates for SFU to provide a safer environment proposal in their return-to-campus plan
June 27, 2021SFU released its four-stage reopening plan on May 26, 2021. In stage four, the plan proposes a 80–100% density return to campus for in-person learning. In response, Serena Bains, vice-president university and academic affairs of the Simon Fraser Student Society…
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Senate Report: May 25, 2021
June 10, 2021Return 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 that will be more like 100%…
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Return to campus plan
June 10, 2021SFU announced that they anticipate that 70–80% of SFU’s Fall 2021 courses will be held on campus. This is based on Dr. Henry’s recommendations for post-secondary institutions to reinstate in-person learning. In June 2021, SFU will specify which classes will…
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