PALEONTOLOGISTS DISCOVER MAJOR NEW INSECT GROUP AFTER SOLVING 150-YEAR-OLD MYSTERY
SFU-LED RESEARCH TEAM UNCOVERS HOW FOSSIL DRAGONFLY RELATIVES HAVE BEEN MISCLASSIFIED DUE TO THEIR STRIKING SIMILARITY
Education
Applications open for new minister’s advisory council to reflect the diversity of families in B.C. to ensure the ministry delivers an inclusive CYSN framework that works for a broad range of children and families.”
The Province is accepting applications for the new Minister’s Advisory Council on Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN MAC).
Unprecedented SFU Scholarship Empowers Equity-Deserving Students
SFU’s Largest Gift Will Support Students in Perpetuity
New community roundtable to tackle racism in B.C. schools
A new Community Roundtable on Anti-Racism in education has been created to support the development of an anti-racism action plan and to strengthen the K–12 curriculum, ensuring the culture, beliefs and ancestry of all students and staff are accepted, celebrated and understood.
Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
As the fall season is fast approaching, the Minister has announced additional measures to support international students beginning a new program online this fall with a Canadian learning institution, if their institution is offering the program online, so that they can pursue their education while ensuring everyone’s safety.
Langara’s Beyond 49 campaign close
Langara’s Beyond 49 campaign close.
Tamara Vrooman to become SFU’s 12th Chancellor
Simon Fraser University’s Board of Governors has named Tamara Vrooman, Vancity credit union’s president and chief executive officer, as the university’s 12th chancellor, effective June 13, 2020.
Nearly 60,000 students return on first day of in-class instruction
The Government of British Columbia reopened in-class instruction to all students on Monday, June 1, 2020, with about 30% of expected enrolment in attendance.
SFU named #1 in global university ranking for impact on sustainable cities and communities
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings place SFU 19th in the world for response to key United Nations sustainability goals.
Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen a Top Finalists at the Small Business BC Awards 2020
Small Business BC Awards will be held on February 21st at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This event showcases leading businesses all across the Province of BC that are making a difference locally and globally.
YOUREDUCONNECT Conference Comes to Vancouver!
The #YourEduConnect conference has provided a platform for 3000+ individuals to listen, share, reflect and network with thought leaders, young professionals, experienced government, community and industry leaders, students, media professionals and others.
Celebrating skilled trades during Apprenticeship Recognition Month
From Nov. 4 to 30, 2019, B.C.’s apprentices are being recognized as their contributions and success in building and maintaining thriving communities throughout the province are acknowledged.
K-12 students learn how STEAM connects to careers
Students and educators throughout B.C. will be able to connect with learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics (STEAM) through a new network of resources and mentorships.
Six Canadian authors named to the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist
Today, the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist was announced, celebrating six Canadian writers and the 26th edition of the Prize.
Look what we did on Tuesday, September 24!!!
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, members of Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of British Columbia (SPEATBC) took an initiative and planted close to 100 trees and shrubs in Hazelnut Meadows Community Park at 6840 140 St., Surrey.