Archive: Alumni in the News

2024

December

December 12, 2024 MRM alumnus honoured with medal for her commitment to advancing community forestry in B.C.
December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024
December 8, 2024
December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

November

November 28, 2024 Kim Regala and the Power of Saying Yes to Opportunity
November 27, 2024
November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024
November 7, 2024 New faculty member Jas岣祑aan Bedard honoured at Old Masset in Haida Gwaii
November 7, 2024
November 4, 2024
November 1, 2024

October

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
October 20, 2024
October 15, 2024 In Memoriam: Roy Miki, professor emeritus
October 14, 2024
October 11, 2024
October 10, 2024
October 9, 2024 Exploring links between trauma and health 鈥� Dr. Gabor Mat茅 awarded SFU鈥檚 Sterling Prize for Controversy
October 9, 2024
October 4, 2024 Environmental science alumnus adventures across Canada鈥檚 remote regions to consult on environmental projects
October 4, 2024
October 3, 2024 Indigenous Studies alumnus Hannah Big Canoe shares her creative talents through award-winning poetry
October 3, 2024
October 2, 2024

September

September 26, 2024
September 19, 2024
September 12, 2024
September 11, 2024 Justina Di Stasio on Wrestling, Education, Olympics, and Inspiring the Next Generation
September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024 Professor Bruce Carruthers Discusses how 51社区黑料Experience Shaped his Academic Career
September 9, 2024 Senior Lecturer Dr. Kevin Lam Awarded as a Healthy Campus Community Champion
September 8, 2024
September 7, 2024
September 4, 2024 )
September 4, 2024
September 3, 2024
September 2, 2024

August

August 30, 2024
August 27, 2024
August 19, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024 How living in Chile led gerontology diploma student to SFU
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024
August 8, 2024 51社区黑料Criminology welcomes criminal groups鈥� dynamics expert Marie Ouellet
August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024 How Yzobel Biron became a Successful Entrepreneur after Graduation
August 6, 2024

July

July 25, 2024
July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024
July 22, 2024
July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024 Lita Lising and Kiran Sonea are the inaugural recipients of the Shaun Kenneth Gauthier Memorial Award
July 19, 2024
July 18, 2024
July 16, 2024
July 15, 2024 Fab foursome of former 51社区黑料wrestlers grapple with success at Paris Olympics (Justina Di Stasio, Dom Parrish, Helen Maroulis)
July 15, 2024 Dr. Kevin Laughren brings passion for pedagogy to new role as economics lecturer
July 12, 2024 Creating a sense of belonging for Indigenous students (Elizabeth Adams, Treena Chambers, Kimberley John, Jennifer Reandy, Kaylena Ryan and Gordon Yusko)
July 12, 2024
July 10, 2024 Writing and storytelling skills invaluable to 51社区黑料English alumnus and video game lawyer
July 8, 2024
July 5, 2024
July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024
July 2, 2024
July 2, 2023 Inspiring future leaders: a charter alumnus鈥� legacy

June

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024 Trio of 51社区黑料 Canada Research Chairs advance an inclusive and sustainable future (John McDonald, Michael Richards)
June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024 IS graduate Avery Ebenal on his unexpected journey in international studies
June 18, 2024 Creating space for connection through equity work
June 13, 2024
June 12, 2024 )
June 13, 2024
June 11, 2024 Driven by curiosity, 51社区黑料Physics alumnus finds her space at the Trottier Observatory
June 10, 2024 Meet Christopher Outten: From graduate to grad student
June 10, 2024 Celebrating 51社区黑料Beedie IBL EMBA graduate Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller
June 10, 2024 51社区黑料English alumnus Rolanda Chen explores the road not taken
June 7, 2024 Celebrating 51社区黑料Beedie graduate Harneet Gill, BBA
June 7, 2024 Student-athlete and Robert C. Brown award winner Kohl Peters shines on and off the court
June 3, 2024 Sharing her voice opens possibilities for Indigenous Studies alumnus Keianna James
June 3, 2024 Never too late: Bachelor of Arts degree opens doors for mature student Jerry Eiswerth

May

May 31, 2024
May 27, 2024
May 22, 2024 School of Communication Alumnus Becomes Successful Author while Embracing Working in Industry
May 20, 2024
May 16, 2024 Nine 51社区黑料students and alumni named to Surrey Board of Trade's 2024 Top 25 under 25
May 13, 2024 FHS PhD candidate wins national research excellence award
May 10, 2024 51社区黑料SIAT researcher uses virtual reality to help teen mental health
May 10, 2024 51社区黑料alumni strengthens Vancouver's heritage through community involvement
May 4, 2024
May 3, 2024 Chance encounter with a bulletin board post changed trajectory of alumnus' career
May 3, 2024
May 2, 2024 51社区黑料professor and alumnus win Governor General鈥檚 Innovation Award
May 1, 2024

APRIL

April 30, 2024
April 29, 2024 Rising Star for Community Service: A Q&A with Alumni Award Winner Dr. Poh Tan
April 25, 2024 Kim Regala and the Power of Saying Yes to Opportunity
April 24, 2024
April 21, 2024
April 18, 2024
April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 11, 2024 Manisha Singh on Pursuing Her Dream to Becoming a Bestselling Author
April 11, 2024 From Inner-City Support Worker to Inspirational Teacher
April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024
April 3, 2024
April 2, 2024
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

MARCH

March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024 MPub alumnus Jarin Pintana presents at the first-ever 'Swiftposium'
March 28, 2024
March 26, 2024
March 25, 2024 Creating business opportunities and giving back to the community: Meet 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award winner Elio Luongo
March 21, 2024
March 20, 2024 Advancing Yukon First Nations today and for future generations: Meet 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award winner Regional Chief Kluane Adamek
March 20, 2024 51社区黑料represented on BCBUSINESS鈥� 30 under 30 list
March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024
March 14, 2024 51社区黑料announces 2024 Honorary Degree recipients (Daphne Bramham, Kii鈥檌ljuus (Barbara J. Wilson), Hildegard Westerkamp, Elio Luongo and Alexandra Newton)
March 13, 2024 Alumni and students nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
March 13, 2024 Creating more inclusive STEM education: Meet 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award winner Poh Tan
March 11, 2024
March 10, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024 2023 Awards for Excellence in Teaching
March 5, 2024 Marianne Ignace wins 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award
March 5, 2024 Meet SFU鈥檚 2023 Staff Achievement Award recipients
March 5, 2024 Obheneofegor Obuwoma: ...to glimpse: African Cinema Now!
March 4, 2024

FEBRUARY

February 29, 2024 Meet SFU鈥檚 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients
February 26, 2024 Alumni in love: stories span seven decades
February 24, 2024 Meet: Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi
February 22, 2024
February 20, 2024
February 16, 2024
February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024 Shaping Communities for Positive Change: An Educator鈥檚 Perspective
February 14, 2024
February 13, 2024
February 12, 2024 Creating Plant-Based Seafood With Save Da Sea
February 5, 2024
February 4, 2024
February 2024 (podcast)

January

January 28, 2024
January 27, 2024
January 26, 2024 Christina Paul shares her experience within the MPub program
January 17, 2024
January 14, 2024
January 9, 2024
January 8, 2024
January 5, 2024
January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024
January, 2024
January, 2024

2023

DECEMBER

December 26, 2023
December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023 New Indigenous Studies department chair uses St贸:l艒 knowledge to advance higher education

November

November 30, 2023
November 28, 2023 Darren Proulx finds career success combining engineering and urban studies know-how
November 21, 2023
November 20, 2023 From Classroom to the Global Stage: A Journey of Impact by an Education Alumnus
November 19, 2023
November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
November 7, 2023 51社区黑料Writer鈥檚 Studio grad named Governor General鈥檚 Award finalist
November 6, 2023
November 4, 2023
November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023 Environmental science alumnus turns co-op experience into career after graduation

OCtober

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023 2023 Premier鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Education Presented to 14 Outstanding 51社区黑料Education Alumni
October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023
October 26, 2023
October 24, 2023
October 18, 2023
October 17, 2023
October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023
October 11, 2023
October 5, 2023
October 4, 2023 Lifelong Indigenous language advocate dedicates degree to Tlingit heritage
October 4, 2023 PhD graduate Boxi Yang used quantitative methods to study gender inequality in China
October 3, 2023 Twins graduate together from School of Engineering Science
October 3, 2023 51社区黑料MPM & PhD graduate explores an unknown 鈥榮piderverse鈥�
October 3, 2023 School of Communication Graduand Excels in Academia After Working in Public Relations for 10 Years
October 3, 2022 Meet some of the Faculty of Applied Sciences fall grads
October 3, 2023 New GES alumnus and mother of three shares experience returning to school
October 2, 2023

September

September 28, 2023 Connecting with her identity inspires Indigenous Studies alumnus Paige Desjarlais to help her community
September 27, 2023
September 25, 2023
September 21, 2023
September 15, 2023
September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
September 12, 2023
September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023
September 5, 2023
September 1, 2023 PhD Student and Researcher Alessandra Bordini discusses the Aldus@51社区黑料project

August

August 29, 2023 Marlene Moretti among five 51社区黑料researchers awarded as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
August 25, 2023 51社区黑料Publishing alumnus Susan Juby named finalist for $25K Leacock Medal for Humour
August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 9, 2023
August 8, 2023
August 1, 2023 Nisga鈥檃 pole to return to the Nass Valley after 94 years (Dr. Amy Parent)

July

July 30, 2023
July 28, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 17, 2023
July 16, 2023
July 12, 2023
July 11, 2023
July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
July 5, 2023 Rumneek Johal: Not Backing Down in the Journalism World
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
Juy 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023

March

March 29, 2023
March 27, 2023
March 16, 2023 Fossils on Burnaby Mountain - new paper by Rolf Mathewes
March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
March 15, 2023 51社区黑料announces 2023 Honorary Degree Recipients
March 13, 2023
March 9, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

February

February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023
February 24, 2023 51社区黑料students and alumni march for women's rights
February 24, 2023
February 23, 2023 Celebrating Dr. Paola Ardiles Gamboa, winner of the 2022 Warren Gill Award for Community Impact
February 21, 2023
February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
February 13, 2023
February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 3, 2023 Eldon Yellowhorn's Book is one of Ontario Library Association's Best Bets of 2022
February 3, 2023 Reclaiming identity in the face of systemic erasure (featuring Tiara Cash)
February 2, 2023

January

January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023 Alumnus Livia Chan shares Epiphanies that Cultivate Joy in Teaching
January 30, 2023 MPub alumna Claire Cavanagh becomes Literary Agent
January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
January 22, 2023
January 20, 2023
January 18, 2023 (podcast)
January 18, 2023
January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023 Kennedy Stewart appointed as new Director of 51社区黑料鈥檚 Centre for Public Policy Research
January 11, 2023
January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023
January 9, 2023
January 6, 2023
January 4, 2023
January 3, 2023

2022

DECEMBER 2022

December 22, 2022
December 15, 2022
December 8, 2022
December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022 Nisga鈥檃 Nation鈥檚 stolen memorial pole to be returned by the National Museum of Scotland in historic decision
December 1, 2022

November 2022

November 30, 2022
November 23, 2022
November 22, 2022 Jarod Liebenberg and The Train to Sleepy Hollow
November 22, 2022
November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022 Alumni Feature: Meet Michelle Kumar
November 16, 2022
November 15, 2022 Alumnus Dr. Amy Parent: Collectively transforming the education system and governance for Indigenous self-determination needs
November 15, 2022 Building better democracies through journalism
November 9, 2022
November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Podcast created by FHS alumnus, professor adds evidence to healthy living conversations
November 7, 2022 Alumni Feature: Meet Sasha Ramnarine
November 4, 2022 Economics Alumni Feature: Connor Guile (BA, 2017)
November 2, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

OCTOBER 2022

October 27, 2022
October 26, 2022
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022 51社区黑料staffer (and alumnus) transports life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine
October 5, 2022
October 4, 2022

September 2022

September 26, 2022
September 25, 2022
September 23, 2022
September 22, 2022
September 21, 2022 Alumnus donates prestigious collection of 79 antiquarian books
September 15, 2022
September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

August 2022

August 23, 2022
August 22, 2022 51社区黑料alumnus and author Mercedes Eng launches 2022 writer-in-residency
August 16, 2022
August 9, 2022
August 8, 2022 Ranah Chavoshi wins first place in Ocean Wise Innovator Lab for solution to ocean plastics
August 8, 2022
August 5, 2022
August 3, 2022
August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

JULY 2022

July 29, 2022
July 25, 2022
July 22, 2022
July 21, 2022
July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022
July 19, 2022
July 14, 2022
July 13, 2022
July 11, 2022
July 8, 2022
July 5, 2022 51社区黑料recognizes four outstanding alumni

June 2022

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
June 28, 2022
June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022
June 23, 2022
June 21, 2022
June 14, 2022 Economics Alumni Feature: Fayme K. Hodal (BA, 2009)
June 10, 2022
June 8, 2022 Mechatronics sets graduand on a path of self-discovery and female empowerment
June 8, 2022
June 7, 2022 Convocation Story: Joanna Fraser
June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022 Sophia Dobischok graduates with winning combination of arts and sciences degrees
June 7, 2022 Cory Macklin鈥檚 hard work leads to a Governor General鈥檚 Silver Medal
June 6, 2022 Graduand builds software to help instructors customize their courses
June 6, 2022 Computing Science grad has incredible journey to completing second degree
June 6, 2022 Convocation student speakers and undergraduate medalists highlight SFU鈥檚 best
June 6, 2022 He shoots, he scores! Engineering graduand leaves lasting impact at 51社区黑料through robot soccer
June 6, 2022 Driven by passion for research, engineer chooses 51社区黑料to pursue a PhD in mechatronics
June 6, 2022 Psychology Researcher Earns Gordon M. Shrum Gold Medal
June 6, 2022
June 5, 2022
June 3, 2022 Varsity Athlete and Psychology Graduand marina Cummiskey Awarde Dean's Undergraduate Convocation Medal
June 2, 2022 ARCH graduate鈥檚 wrongful conviction advocacy work leads to law school
June 2, 2022 From Solution Seeker to Changemaker: REM graduate triggers exponential change
June 2, 2022 From Solution Seeker to Changemaker: REM graduate triggers exponential change
June 2, 2022
June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022 Graduate Convocation Medal Award Winners 2022

May 2022

May 31, 2022 Convocation Spotlight: Jess Dela Cruz
May 31, 2022 Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation Medal winner, Ashley Kyne: excelling in Criminology and setting an example for community service
May 31, 2022 Convocation Spotlight: Vanessa Gottfriedson
May 31, 2022 Resilient international FHS graduand chaperones multidimensional care for 51社区黑料community and beyond
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022 Geography Alumni Spotlight: Alex Hallbom and Celene Fung
May 30, 2022 Advocating for the Wrongfully Convicted: 51社区黑料Criminology student, Asia Clarke, Co-Founds Organization and Fosters Community
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022 51社区黑料staffer鈥檚 commitment to local arts community nets staff achievement award
May 26, 2022
May 25, 2022
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
May 17, 2022 Economics Alumni Feature: Thomas de Mello
May 16, 2022 FASS alumni return to campus to cross the convocation stage
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
May 12, 2022
May 11, 2022
May 9, 2022 Alumni Feature: Meet Susan Byrom
May 4, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022 Environment alumnus returns for long-awaited convocation celebration
May 2, 2022 51社区黑料alum swaps walk across the stage to chase life-long forensic passion
May 2, 2022 Welcoming back FAS alumni
May 1, 2022

April 2022

April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022
April 27, 2022
April 26, 2022
April 25, 2022
April 22, 2022
April 21, 2022 Economics Alumni Feature: Sulaiman Tabesh (BA Hon., 2008)
April 21, 2022 Nine 51社区黑料students and alumni honoured at this year鈥檚 Surrey Board of Trade Top 25 Under 25
April 21, 2022
April 19, 2022 7 questions wtih Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, 51社区黑料Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion
April 19, 2022
April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022 Medical tech start-up takes home $30K Coast Capital Venture Prize
April 13, 2022
April 8, 2022
April 6, 2022
April 4, 2022 Alumni Feature: Meet Len Pierre

March 2022

March 28, 2022
March 28, 2022
March 20, 2022
March 18, 2022
March 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
March 14, 2022 Alumnus Dr. Mayra Donaji Barrera Machuca awarded Virtual Reality Best Dissertation Award
March 10, 2022
March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
March 3, 2022
March 2, 2022

February

February 28, 2022
February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022 Two 51社区黑料alumni named Changemakers by The Globe and Mail
February 22, 2022
February 17, 2022
February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022
February 11, 2022
February 10, 2022
February 9, 2022
February 8, 2022 Chris (Syeta鈥檟tn) Lewis Joins 51社区黑料in Advisory Role on Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation
February 7, 2022 - Jane Channell is featured
February 5, 2022
February 5, 2022
February 3, 2022

January 2022

January 26, 2022 Meet Steve Tornes: Urban Studies graduate, community engagement coordinator
January 22, 2022
January 21, 2022
January 21, 2022
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
January 14, 2022
January 13, 2022
January 13, 2022
January 13, 2022
January 12, 2022
January 12, 2022
January 5, 2022 Alumnus named SFU's first Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion (VPPEI)
January 5, 2022
January 4, 2022

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