student advocacy
Student advocacy is a frontline defence against the war on Ukraine
February 23, 2026By: Iryna Shyshkina, SFU Student Student advocacy has, historically, played a significant role in creating social change. For some, student advocacy is a necessary outlet to share one’s voice. This has become especially necessary for Ukrainian students. Some talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as if it began suddenly in February 2022. For Ukrainians, especially those in the diaspora, this framing is not just inaccurate; it is exhausting. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not a new crisis, but a long and escalating aggressive campaign that has shaped Ukrainian lives. For this reason, student advocacy becomes something larger than spreading awareness;…
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Osob Mohamed reflects on her year as SFSS president
May 8, 2021Written by: Carter Hemion, Staff Writer As the 2020/21 Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board closes their year, outgoing president Osob Mohamed reflected on her time at the SFSS. Accomplishments Mohamed told The Peak one of the things she was…
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SFU community group formed to advocate for student and staff during COVID-19
May 26, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor In light of COVID-19, members of the SFU community have come together in support of one another through a group known as the SFU C19 Coalition. Formed in March of 2020, the SFU C19…
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