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Introducing the fabricommons
June 4, 2025By: Rusham Verma, SFU Student and Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor In February, SFU Surrey established the fabricommons at the Fraser Library in collaboration with the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT). Described as “a hands-on learning space,” it has numerous equipment for various creative and professional uses: 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, direct to film printers, heat presses, and many more. To learn more about the lab and its significance to the SFU community, I had a conversation with Leanna Jantzi, head of Fraser Library, Mikael Kriz, Makerspace librarian, and Thecla Schiphorst, associate director and…
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Bhabi Confusion-itis hits SFU Surrey campus by storm
April 1, 2025By: Mason Mattu, News Writer At least 300 SFU students have been diagnosed and hospitalized with “Bhabi Confusion-itis” following a significant surge in the popularity of the Punjabi card game at the SFU Surrey campus. Bhabi Confusion-itis is a communicable…
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Hidden Gems: Surrey campus’ secret snacks
October 15, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Potato Corner 10153 King George Blvd. K101 $5–20 per serving Rightfully known as “the world’s best flavoured fries,” this Filipino fry joint is my personal favourite for take-out lunch. What makes Potato Corner special is…
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SFU’s “What’s Next” report outlines their upcoming priorities
July 21, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer SFU released their second “What’s Next” report on March 8. The 2023 report provides insight into what the SFU community can expect their faculties to be actively working on. This includes online discussions, and round…
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SFU Surrey petitions to be the new It campus
May 30, 2022By: Yasmin Vejs Simsek, Staff Writer Fellow campuses, I’ve included some flattering prelude from my fellow campus, UBC, who had this wonderful, original stuff to say about me. SFU Surrey is flawless. I hear the campus is insured for $1,000,000,000. I…
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NDP pledges SFU will get BC’s second medical school program
October 18, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The BC NDP announced that upon re-election, they will begin the conversation with SFU to put British Columbia’s second medical school at the Surrey campus. The Peak interviewed NDP Burnaby-Lougheed Member of the Legislative…
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SFU Surrey’s TD Community Engagement Centre transitions to virtual volunteering amid COVID-19
June 17, 2020Written by: Anna Kazi, Peak Associate The SFU Surrey TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is offering virtual volunteering opportunities for the summer. Due to the health risks associated with COVID-19, all of the in-person volunteering opportunities have been temporarily cancelled.…
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$126-million building is the first phase in Surrey Campus Expansion
May 4, 2019By: Paul Choptuik, News Editor With its expansion complete, SFU Surrey celebrated its new building with a grand opening on Thursday, April 25. The $126-million building was first announced in 2016 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and then-premier Christy Clark.…
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Board Shorts
October 15, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor Finances regarding AMS Welcome Back BBQ settled The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved a total of $13,388 to pay for the unsold tickets of the initial release of the Alma Mater Society…
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SFSS reaches agreement with SFU to secure more seating space for students at Surrey campus
March 26, 2018After nearly four years of advocacy for more study spots and after-hours space options at the Surrey campus, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors and Simon Fraser University administrators have come to a consensus regarding this matter.…
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