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Mishaa Khan Peak Associate
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Gurpreet Kambo / News Editor | Michelle Gomez / Assistant New Editor Jess Dela Cruz and Paige Riding / News Writers
January 6, 2020 news@the-peak.ca
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Gurpreet Kambo / News Editor | Michelle Gomez / Assistant New Editor Jess Dela Cruz and Paige Riding / News Writers
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Jess Dela Cruz News Writer
Gurpreet Kambo News Editor
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Opinions
Nicole Magas / Opinions Editor
January 6, 2020 opinions@the-peak.ca
Encina Roh Peak Associate
VP ACADEMIC & PROVOST SEARCH Professor Jonathan Driver’s term as Vice-President, Academic and Provost pro tem ends on August 31, 2020, and SFU is beginning the process to find the University’s next VP Academic and Provost. You’re invited to share your thoughts on the qualities, attributes and types of experience you feel the successful candidate should possess.
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS BEFORE JANUARY 17, 2020 Your input will help shape the position description. There are three ways to participate in the process. Complete the online survey: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/sfu-vpa-search-survey Send in a written submission: vpa_search@sfu.ca Attend the all campus forum: Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. • Burnaby campus - Halpern 126 • Surrey campus - SUR3040 • Vancouver campus - Harbour Centre 1400-1410 The forum will be webcast live and recorded. For more information visit: www.sfu.ca/pres
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Nicole Magas / Opinions Editor
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Nicole Magas Opinions Editor
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Arts
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Sports
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Humour
January 13, 2020
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