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Caring that isn’t impossible: An SFYou with Mission Possible’s CEO, Matthew Smedley
August 17, 2019By: Winona Young, Head Staff Writer Name: Matthew Smedley Pronouns: He/him/his Profession: Executive Director & CEO at Mission Possible Education: Simon Fraser University (graduate certificate in Community Economic Development), Regent College (course work in theology and sociology), and Cairn University (bachelor of science, field of theology, biblical studies and sociology). Fun fact: Smedley says that the least known fact about him is that he is an ordained minister An office, a window, and a tremendous capacity to care for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community — three things I quickly learn that SFU alum, Matthew Smedley, currently has. After several rescheduled emails, we…
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From Surrey campus to Silicon Valley: an interview with designer, Sean Leach
July 9, 2019By: Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer Fast Facts Name: Sean Leach Pronouns: He/Him Department Affiliation: School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) Hometown: Coquitlam, BC Hobbies: Cycling, animation, woodworking, travelling, and gaming Fun Fact: Despite being a designer and working with colour,…
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A word with Ivana Zdeljar, president of the Criminology Student Association
June 25, 2019By: Criminology Student Association, Staff Writer Fast Facts Name: Ivana Zdeljar Pronouns: She / her / hers Departmental affiliation: Fourth-year criminology student Hobbies: Zdeljar enjoys trying out new places to eat as an avid foodie, singing and dancing around her…
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Dr. Elizabeth Dingle helps make science more accessible with Pint of Science Festival
May 20, 2019By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Fast Facts Name: Dr. Elizabeth Dingle Pronouns: She / her / hers Departmental affiliation: Geology, postdoctoral research fellow Education: PhD (University of Edinburgh), Geography MSc (Durham University), and Natural Sciences BSc (Durham University). Work experience: Dr.…
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“Impactful, open, compassionate”: Giovanni HoSang’s vision for his SFSS presidency
May 6, 2019By: Gabrielle McLaren, Editor-in-Chief Fast Facts Name: Giovanni HoSang Pronouns: He / him / his Departmental affiliation: Computing science, fourth year Hometown: Spanish Town, Jamaica Hobbies: Cricket, dancing (specifically to Jamaican music), keeping up with politics, and being active in the…
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An interview with the 2019 3M National Teaching Fellowship Recipient: Dr. Sheri Fabian
April 2, 2019By: Mishaa Khan Dr. Sheri Fabian, a lecturer at the School of Criminology, has always had a passion for teaching. In an interview with The Peak, she shared her story of writing an essay in grade one, all about wanting…
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Ashley Brooks is ready to lead Out on Campus through its reopening
January 19, 2019By: Lauren Wallace, Peak Associate Fast facts on Ashley Name: Ashley Brooks Pronouns: He/him/his Education: Ashley recently finished his PhD at Anglia Ruskin University on the perception of gay men in the United Kingdom Hometown: London, England Hobbies: Ashley loves cooking and travelling, especially…
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SFU alumnus builds his compassionate legacy through Modern Warrior: Academy of Self Defense
November 17, 2018By: Yelin Gemma Lee “Keep going! Your spirit is in here!” Sasha's encouraging, booming voice cuts through the music in a room full of students dripping with sweat, warming up for his kickboxing class. He is right…
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SFYou: Katrina Chen’s road to becoming Burnaby-Lougheed’s MLA
November 3, 2018By: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer Fast facts Name: Katrina Chen Pronouns: She / her / hers Department affiliation: Political science and history Hometown: Chen was born in Taiwan, but has lived in British Columbia for many years Occupation: Aside from…
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Justin Traviss is taking political science from the classroom to city hall
October 8, 2018By: Zach Siddiqui, Copy Editor Name: Justin Traviss Pronouns: He/him/his Hometown: Port Coquitlam, B.C. Major: Political science Fun fact: He loves Dungeons and Dragons Port Coquitlam is one of those Vancouver-adjacent cities you don’t think about much if you’re…
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