Transforming lives through philanthropy at Canada's engaged university
Message from the Vice-President, Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Every day at SFU, our students, faculty and staff are stepping up to address the issues affecting our communities in B.C. and around the world. We couldn’t do this meaningful work without you.
Through your generous investment and involvement, you are enriching our learning environment and helping people and ideas flourish.
As we look ahead to 2025—SFU will be turning 60!—the university continues to chart a new path to be the leading research university in Canada committed to advancing an inclusive, sustainable future.
In this issue of Engage, we introduce you to Dr. David J. Price, founding dean for the SFU School of Medicine—the first entirely new medical school in Western Canada in 55 years. The school will train future family doctors and other primary care physicians and add much-needed capacity to B.C.’s health care system.
Discover how SFU researcher Pascal Haegeli and students in the SFU Avalanche Research Program are developing innovative solutions to help outdoor enthusiasts manage risks. Meet SFU alumnus Michael Provenzano, a former student-athlete and award recipient inspiring the next generation of leaders through his work coaching basketball. Learn about a unique partnership with the CBC, which will bring the complete digital archive of CBC Radio’s flagship program, Writers & Company, to SFU Library and its diverse users.
You will read about the deep commitment to justice shared by SFU alumni Karen and the late Steve Sharlow, and the legacy they have created through an endowed gift in support of experiential learning. And in the endowment financial report, you will find more information about SFU’s endowment and the worth of investing in this enduring way.
We are grateful to partner with you and to celebrate the positive impact you make. Thank you!
On behalf of everyone at SFU, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and restful holiday season, and a happy new year.
Erin Morantz
Vice-President, Advancement & Alumni Engagement
