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but shorter: a semi-compreh If you didn’t have time to drop by Burnaby campus’ clubs days last week, don’t worry. The Peak has compiled a series of blurbs submitted by various clubs execs (on a first come, first serve basis).
SFU ANIME CLUB “The SFU Anime Club is one of SFU's largest clubs! Every month we host a major event, and every week we host a screening. In July 2020, we'll be hosting our 10th annual Summer Festival, which drew nearly 2000 [attendees] last year! We welcome all anime fans, from casual to hardcore.” — Patrick Devota, club president
THE BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE STUDENT SOCIETY “The Behavioural Neuroscience Student Society aspires to integrate BPK, PSYC, and BNEU students into the academic community and student life through engaging networking nights, lecture series, game/ movie nights, and outdoor activities. Come to one of our meetings (Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in AQ3127) and get involved!” — Aaron Siebenga, club president
BETTER LIFE “Better Life provides students with the opportunity to get involved with various community services through our one club. Using the momentum from our summer food drive event, in collaboration with the SFSS and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, we look forward to tackling different social and environmental issues each semester.” — Nima Tehrani, executive of operations
SFU BURNABY MOUNTAIN TOASTMASTERS “Burnaby Mountain Toastmasters is committed to helping students improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran speaker, we have something to offer. Join us on September 24 for our icebreaker meeting to enjoy free food, to meet new friends, and to learn more about Toastmasters!” — Richard Wan, vice president membership
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“Change SFU club members have one goal: to change SFU in positive ways. This semester, our focus is on climate change, reducing single-use plastics, AND any other cool initiatives club members are passionate about. If you are an individual who cares about these issues or knows of a way that we can make SFU a better university, we want to hear from you!” — Mariah Mund, club co-president
“Learn one of the most e arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. W or a veteran BJJ practitio provides students with th the most valued martial while creating friendship — Khaled Bayyari, club
SFU DISABILITY AND NEURODIVERSITY ALLIANCE
IMPACT SFU
“The SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance is a student-led group open to anyone who identifies as disabled, autistic, neurodivergent, deaf, mad, having a chronic illness, long-term condition [sic], mental illness, and allies. We work together to create campus change, address ableism, and promote disability justice while opposing oppression in all forms.” — Serena Bains, social media executive
THE ENGINEERING SCIENCE STUDENT SOCIETY “The Engineering Science Student Society (ESSS) provides academic, social, and networking support for ENSC students. Prove to your friends and family that SFU Engineering is the greatest experience ever by joining ESSS! (I also want more friends.)” — Alvin David, club president
THE GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES STUDENT UNION “The GSWS Student Union plans events to bring the department, its faculty, and students together in order to bring connection, inclusivity, and representation to marginalized groups in a safe space. GSWS students and other students should join to create a difference in the SFU community, make new friends, and have fun!” — Madeleine Chan, social media and communications executive
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SFU ORCHEST
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PAKISTANI STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (PSA) “The Pakistani Students Association (PSA) is a club that celebrates Pakistani culture. We encourage multicultural engagement by students from different backgrounds and ethnicities to understand and celebrate what Pakistan truly is. All SFU students, no matter where they are from, are encouraged to become a member of PSA!” — Zoha Shoaib, vice president of marketing
SFU ROWING CLUB “Friendships that function at 5 a.m. are the best kind. If you’re looking for a group of competitive athletes who do more than the average person does before an 8:30 a.m. class, SFU Rowing is the club for you. Be ready to train hard and get some amazing sunrise pictures for Instagram!” — Katinka Neumann, club president
SFUNISON “Love to sing? Come join SFU’s official a cappella club, SFUnison! At SFUnison, we make covers of all your favourite hits. Rehearsals are every Monday from 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. in Forum Chambers. All levels of experience are welcome.” — Sharlyn Monillas, events coordinator
SFU SURGE “At SFU Surge, our goal is simple: to provide a welcoming space that promotes curiosity and excitement for a future in technology, while empowering students on their paths to career success. Join our upcoming events where you can learn and develop new skills, connect with programmers and designers, or better yet, compete in a large-scale hackathon!” — Kim Regala, social media director
THE PUNJABI STUDENTS ASSOCIATION “The Punjabi Students Association is having an icebreaker on the 22 of September. Come out to have fun, make friends, and make a difference in the community, all while connecting to Punjabi roots and culture. Follow us on Instagram @sfupsa for more information." — Gurpreet Sandhu, club president
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“UNICEF SFU is one of the largest humanitarian student-run campus clubs at SFU. We work with UNICEF Canada by hosting several events each semester to educate students on how they can support children around the world. Come to our icebreaker for information on leadership opportunities!” — Jennifer Yi, club president
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Kitty Cheung Peak Associate
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September 16, 2019
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
ENGAGING THE WORLD
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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Nominations are now being accepted for Awards for Excellence in Teaching. All continuing full and part-time faculty members (tenured and tenure-track professors, lecturers, and lab instructors) who have taught a minimum of 5 years in a continuing position at Simon Fraser University are eligible for the awards. Nominations may be made by Simon Fraser University students, alumni and/or faculty. To make a nomination, please write by October 15, 2019, to: University Committee for the Excellence in Teaching Awards c/o Office of the Vice-President, Academic Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 or via email: vpacad@sfu.ca Include your name, address, email address telephone number, and reasons why your nominee is deserving of this award. The winners of the Awards will be selected based upon the following criteria: • Ability to stimulate students to think creatively and critically • Demonstrated caring for student learning • Ability to present complex information clearly • Demonstrated enthusiasm and innovation in teaching • Sustained record of excellent teaching • Diversity of course level More information on the nomination and adjudication of the Excellence in Teaching Awards can be found on our website at: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Committees_TaskForces/Sta nding_Committees/Teaching-Excellence/ Or you may contact the Office of the Vice-President, Academic at (778) 782-3925.
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