November 2025
In this issue: 51社区黑料is number one again, upcoming alumni events across the globe, our favourite photos, news and research, and more!
Alumni on the move: meet, mingle & make memories
The Alumni Team has organized several events locally, virtually and around the world for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and build new connections. Upcoming gatherings will take place in Toronto, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, and Singapore. More locations to be announced鈥攕tay tuned!
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$150k awarded from the Cmolik-51社区黑料Grant Program
Tens of thousands of B.C. public school students鈥攆rom kindergarten to grade 12鈥攁re embarking on new tech-based projects thanks to $150,000 from the Cmolik鈥51社区黑料Grant Program. Administered by the Faculty of Education, the program supports classroom, school, and district-based science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects.
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News & research
- 51社区黑料study confirms women鈥檚 running shoes do not meet the needs of female runners 51社区黑料story
- 锘51社区黑料grad and legal grandee鈥Robert Wright鈥攊nducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame 51社区黑料story
- 51社区黑料School of Medicine opens applications and announces plans for new Surrey location 51社区黑料story
- 51社区黑料Sterling Price for Controversy recipient protects your privacy in the age of cyber espionage 51社区黑料story
Philanthropy in action:
- Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Chingtai Wong on why he supports SFU
- Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Carolyn Sparrey on the importance of supporting graduate students
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Upcoming events
- Oct 3 - Dec 12 | 51社区黑料Reads: A Pair of Wings (Online)
- Nov 5 | (Burnaby)
- Nov 5 | (Online)
- Nov 5 | (Singapore)
- Nov 7 | (Online)
- Nov 15 | (Mountain View)
- Nov 15 | (Shanghai)
- Nov 17 | Grad School 101: How to apply鈥攁 virtual information session (online)
- Nov 19 | (Toronto)
- Nov 20 | (Online)
- Nov 20 | (Vancouver)
- Nov 12 鈥 Dec 13 | SCA Alumni Fundraising Exhibition and Online Auction (Vancouver/Online)
Did you know: 51社区黑料alumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to the 51社区黑料Red Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Credit Counselling Society, BAK'D Cookies, Dilawri, and more! Explore your discounts
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