Gunraj Gill was an extraordinary man with an immense passion for politics and community service. All who knew Gunraj praised him for his work ethic, strong family values and his generosity. Gunraj...
Dr. Jeremy Stone passed way in September of 2022. He was a dear colleague and friend of the Faculty of Environment and the Centre for Community Economic Development (CED) at Simon Fraser University (...
The Department of Archaeology is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Ingrid Nystrom, an essential member of the Department and the SFU community between 1974 and 1992. Ingrid left us at the age...
A Life Is Only Complete with Philanthropy As Chairperson of the Scholarship Foundation of the Pacific, Irv Ridd was very passionate about providing post-secondary education to the students in Haida...
Bernd Dittrich was a quarterback for the SFU football team. A great athlete and inspiring individual, Bernd was known for his enthusiasm and tremendous work ethic. Sadly, he passed away at the young...
Pat Blunden's efforts were tireless when it came to showing support for the betterment of other people's lives. She was particularly passionate about education as a means of advancing society...
Our highly esteemed and beloved colleague and friend, Sonja Luehrmann, passed away on August 24, 2019, a little over two years after she was diagnosed with cancer. As an Associate Professor in Simon...
In memory of Gail’s passing, please consider supporting SFU Women’s Volleyball players who, like Gail, demonstrate positive contributions to the community. As avid supporters of SFU...
Ian Hand was the founding Executive Director of VentureLabs® and Simon Fraser University’s Business Acceleration and Innovation Networks Office, a cofounder of the Incubate Innovate Network...
Dr. Jack Taunton passed away on October 23rd, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. In honour of his time at SFU (BSc 1969, MSc 1971), his immeasurable hours mentoring students, and his overall...
Christian “Chris” Douglas Friesen was born on January 14, 1993. He left us on March 25th, 2010. He was a gifted athlete, friend, brother, nephew, cousin and son. Chris Friesen loved...
Canada continues to mourn the loss of all 176 people who perished in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 bound from Tehran to Kiev. Fifty-five passengers on board were Canadians;...
Dr. Peter Borwein had a distinguished career at Simon Fraser University (SFU) as a faculty member and Professor of Mathematics. Peter joined SFU Science’s Department of Mathematics in 1993 from...
In honour of Michael Parasiuk’s contributions to community building and activism, family and friends have established a memorial fund in his name at SFU. SFU alumnus, Michael Parasiuk, passed...
Meiyu Li was an outstanding PhD candidate who impressed all who knew her with her intelligence, generosity, enthusiasm and work ethic. Sadly, Meiyu passed away at the age of 27 in a car accident...
"An inspired community leader and advocate, Barbara Rae was a trailblazer and role model for women in business, academics and athletics. She helped create numerous opportunities for women in...
The International Teacher Education Module (ITEM) offers students the opportunity to study and complete teaching placements with institutional partners. Currently the faculty is working with partners...
It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandpa, and uncle, William (Bill) David Hanlon. Bill died peacefully with his loving family by his...
Well respected internationally as a researcher, well loved as a professor and mentor, and immensely devoted as a leader of SFU's School of Resource and Environmental Management, Dr. Wolfgang...
SFU alumnus, Dr. Marela Dichupa, passed away on August 6, 2021. She was a gifted artist, educator, scholar, and activist committed to liberation against all forms of oppression. Dr. Dichupa completed...
You can help improve our current understanding of health and wellness. Undergraduate degrees in the Health Sciences provide students with in-depth knowledge on health and disease in populations,...
SFU professor, Ker Wells, passed away on August 30, 2019. He was a dear colleague and friend who had an innate passion for acting, performance and teaching. Ker was known to be entertaining and...
The Mike McIntosh Undergraduate Award was originally established in 2014 as the SFU Library Undergraduate Student Award, funded with generous gifts from friends and supporters of Simon Fraser...
Ellen Loosley was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Vancouver in the late 60s, where shortly after her arrival, she took one of the first jobs ever posted at a brand-new University,...
Erick O'Reilly, of Burnaby and Qualicum Beach, surrendered to his illness and passed away on January 19, 2019. At 17, Erick departed from his village of Chapelizod, Ireland. He travelled across...
At the young age of 31, Alexis Unrau passed away on June 11, 2019. This year, she would have turned 35 years old. That is why on September 1st, a close friend is commemorating Alexis by taking 35...
Hellenic Studies at SFU and the wider university community was saddened by the loss of Professor André Gerolymatos in May 2019. As founding director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for...
John Abreu was born on November 14th, 1946, Caracas Venezuela. He displayed curiosity and care from a young age - as the 4th oldest of 17 children, he assumed a parental role with many of his...
