Mamadi Camara came to Canada with his mother and sister when he was four...finances were tight growing up, but Mamadi dreamed of going to university and playing professional soccer. Because of our...
The library is the heart of the University – it’s the one place where all students, no matter what program or year they are in, can gather, seek information and build relationships. The...
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...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
Despite the enforced break from competition in the previous year and a half, our last season was successful. We had 33 school records and a national record at Nationals. We won one gold metal and 2...
In November of 2020, at the beginning of the current conflict in Ethiopia, the Orthodox Church of Maryam Dengelat in Eastern Tigray was the scene of a massacre. While hundreds were celebrating an...
You can help future publishing professionals acquire outstanding training in the only Master of Publishing (MPub) program in Canada. Students in the MPub program build a portfolio of professional...
Special Collections are an important resource for the research community, featuring in-depth holdings in twentieth-century avant-garde literature, a major William Wordsworth collection, significant...
In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the SFU School of Public Policy's first graduating class, we are initiating this fundraising effort to support a 4-member student team in getting to the...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
Despite the enforced break from competition in the previous year and a half, 2021-22 was our best season ever. We won the GNAC cross country titles for both men and women. We also had the individual...
Your donation to the President’s Priorities Fund at SFU will help us achieve our vision to be a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future for all. Your...
Women are currently underrepresented in the field of digital media. You can influence positive change in this rapidly growing field of study. This award recognizes and provides funding to incoming...
You can ensure that our collections and resources remain the foundation on which research and knowledge are built. The Research Collections Endowment provides funds for the library to acquire...
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...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
After a successful return to competition last year, the Volleyball team is ready to hit the court. But to be among the best requires a community—athletes, coaches, fans and alumni all have...
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...
Art is beautifully woven into the fabric of our culture, environment and creative economy. Your support will ensure the disciplines of dance, film, visual art, music and theatre continue to thrive...
As one of the original buildings from 1965, the W.A.C. Bennett Library requires significant upgrades to meet the emerging needs of the university community. Substantial advances in technology and...
Team Phantom is a student design team at SFU designing an electric race car from the ground up. Driven by our desire to innovate for a sustainable future, our multi-disciplinary team works with SFU...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
After reaching the playoffs last year, with some huge wins along the way, the Women’s Basketball team is ready to compete again. But to be among the best requires a community—athletes,...
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 (...
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...
Your support will help our communication students learn about new and emerging digital media, worldwide current events, fast-paced social and cultural change, innovative problem solving and public...
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...
Malcolm Toms retired from SFU in January 2019 as the Network Operations Manager for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) where he served for 39 years and orchestrated solutions to computer...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
After a successful 2022 season, our student-athletes are more than ready to ramp up and compete again. This year, the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Women’s Soccer Team is going to Norway for a...
The SFU Softball program will host a home run derby on Janaury 27th at 7:00am PST, and will be available for viewing on Instagram live. Each team will have a designated hitter that will hit as many...
Spark a young woman’s dream to excel in sport, and thrive as a community leader. The SFU Women’s Athletic Endowment provides support for the Women's Varsity Athletic Awards. Each year...
Imagine a recently immigrated child, with little or no formal education, placed in a classroom where they're not able to understand others and unable to express themselves. Imagine the anxiety,...
Many researchers in Canada and around the world are studying social problems, possible solutions and then publishing their findings in peer-reviewed journals. These journals are mostly inaccessible...
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;...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
The staff and peers at the Student Learning Commons (SLC) believe that mentorship leads to empowerment, ability, and confidence. Coming to university can be intimidating for students. Their world...
Dr. Elliot Goldner Graduate Fellowship in Mental Health Policy : Through the GiVE SFU employee campaign, we hope to raise additional funds towards an endowment for this award so it may continue to...
Invest today and provide an exceptional academic and athletic experience to Canada’s future pros, champions and Olympians! Dr. Lorne Davies became the first athletic director and football coach...
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...
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Academic Library is a hub for teaching, learning and research at the growing SFU Surrey campus. The library provides access to a full range of library services and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for us all—many find their routines significantly disrupted by this new reality. SFU students have been particularly hard hit. In an effort to do our...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
The Bruce Brenton Undergraduate Award was established in 2015 with a generous gift and commitment from Bruce's daughter Natalie and her husband Michael in honour of Bruce's impending...
Support the first research group dedicated to Two-Spirit people, communities, and experiences! The Two-Spirit Dry Lab (2SDL) is a collaborative effort between Indigenous and settler researchers and...
Play an active role in supporting the next wave of social entrepreneurs by donating to SFU’s innovative RADIUS program (RADical ideas, Useful to Society). RADIUS supports the journey of Radical...
Your investment will help attract and retain the brightest minds in the field of education. Our faculty boasts the largest graduate program at SFU with 29% of all graduate students enrolled in...
Located in the "intellectual heart" of Vancouver, the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is a centre for teaching, research and lifelong learning for SFU's downtown campus. We provide...
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...
5,500 students at SFU received help from donors like you last year—but the emotion and excitement they felt when they found out they had received a student award says more than numbers ever...
June Glory Morrison was born June 19th, 1929. She grew up in Naicam, Saskatchewan and in 1953 married Ken Morrison. The Morrison Clan moved to Thompson, Manitoba in 1963. There they spent their...
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...
You can contribute to one of Canada's most sought-after business schools where innovation, flexibility and relevance characterize all undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs. With a goal to...
The Department of Geography prioritizes support for graduate students. In order to help attract the top graduate students to SFU, we need to offer entrance funding packages that are competitive with...
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...
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...
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...
The Dr. Brian Burtch Graduate Award in Criminology was established in 2015 with a generous gift from Dr. Brian Burtch, past Professor for the School of Criminology at SFU. The award recognizes and...
In 2018, a coalition of civil society organizations held the largest-ever gathering of harm reduction and drug policy minds in Canadian history —laying the groundwork for increased harm...
History is not about memorizing dates and names. It’s about asking “what’s the story so far?”— the big picture of how and why things change. Students and researchers in...
The Geography Undergraduate Fieldwork Endowment provides support for fieldwork within courses across all branches of geography. One of the factors that make for a successful learning environment in...
Between April 7th and June 30th 1994, more than 800,000 Rwandans were slaughtered because they were born Tutsi, or because they were Hutus who refused to buy into the ethnic cleansing ideology. 25...
In Fall 2020, the Economics Department at SFU is celebrating its 55th anniversary! In just over half a century, we have become one of the top 3 Economics Departments in Canada and one of the top 100...
Mounting evidence has made two things clear: STEM is not very diverse and diverse, inclusive environments create room for more innovation. Currently the SFU Biological Sciences (BISC) Graduate...
It might not seem like it—but we are making important progress in the fight against the overdose crisis. Continued donor support is vital to keeping up the momentum. Over the past year, the...
SFU Lacrosse is ready to soar to new heights. After multiple covid-shortened seasons, SFU Lacrosse is ready to compete against some of the best teams in the MCLA. We are set to travel to California,...
Psychology relates to virtually every aspect of people's lives. Students in SFU Psychology develop deep training in theory and quantitative methods that prepare them for further academic study...
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...
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...
“Those who were fortunate to work with Ali remember him as a brilliant, kind and devoted colleague, always ready to mentor and advise” - Andrew Petter, former SFU President and Vice-...
Protecting the Scholars Around the World Events like the August 2021 resurgence of Taliban power in Afghanistan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and the challenges being faced in...
Sports Analytics stands at the intersection of two historically exclusive fields, both of which consistently overlook under-privileged voices. Having noticed a gap in representation, SFU alumni Matt...
Students' religious, spiritual, and secular identities have an essential place in a student's development. Value systems, knowledge, and understanding are developed and explored at University...
SFU’s Graduate Liberal Studies (GLS) Program is the only one of its kind in Canada. As a part-time, interdisciplinary master’s degree that is both flexible and diverse, this program...
The World Economic Forum identifies the water crisis as the top global risk. Even if we may have adequate water supply to meet our increasing demands, it’s imperative that we radically alter...
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...
Commemorating Professor Paul Edward Dutton’s long and distinguished history at SFU, the Department of Humanities is establishing The Dutton Essay Prize in the Humanities (DEPTH) in his name...
After a successful return to competition last year, SFU’s golf teams are ready to go again for 2022-23. But to be among the best requires a community—athletes, coaches, fans and alumni...
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...
In light of recent events in Iran, there is an urgent need to preserve and build bridges to the Iranian mathematical community. This pilot initiative aims to do just that. This two-week summer...
You can help our English students develop a breadth of understanding and skills as they study how and why people communicate ideas. SFU English is redesigning its undergraduate curriculum with new...
Your investment will help our graduate students pursue research with a social, environmental and biological approach. We prepare our students for future careers in addressing global health issues...
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...
"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...
After our return to competition last year, the Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams are ready to compete again. But to be among the best requires a community—athletes, coaches, fans...
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 National Dialogue on Canada’s Futures will engage one million Canadians in productive, community-directed conversations about our common challenges, the positive futures we can imagine for...
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Dean’s Strategic Fund allows timely response to support students and researchers to help advance programming for significant and sustainable...
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,...
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...
Andrew Mack – always Andy to his many friends across the world – passed away in Vancouver on January 20th 2021 after a fight with illness that challenged even his wonderfully equable...
After a rollercoaster year, the Men’s Basketball team is ready to hit the court again in 2022-23. But to be among the best requires a community—athletes, coaches, fans and alumni all have...
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,...
Welcome to Mike's Ride, a recreational bike event and fundraiser for the Mike McIntosh Undergraduate Award at Simon Fraser University (SFU). On June 3, 2023, a group of riders will embark on a 70...
This fund enhances targeted student support, innovative new research and rich student experiences. With your help, we can attract and retain the best faculty as well as support other dynamic...
The Judy Graves Graduate Award was established in 2013 to celebrate the work of Judy Graves, a city employee renowned for her tireless work with Vancouver’s homeless population. The award is...
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...
Students at institutions of higher learning are increasingly acknowledged as an at-risk group for poor mental health. With 1 in 5 Canadians experiencing a mental health condition in their lifetime,...
After a successful 2022 season, our student-athletes are more than ready to ramp up and compete again. This year, the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Men's Soccer Team is going to Norway for a...
SFU Hockey is ready to soar to new heights. After an undefeated season and winning a BCIHL championship, we’re aiming to elevate our program as to one of the strongest university hockey teams...
SFU Rocketry is a dynamic and innovative design team that provides opportunities for students to learn about and engage in the exciting field of rocketry and space exploration. Our members come from...
You can be the catalyst that helps students build a professional portfolio and participate in experiential learning to enhance their desirability in the workplace. A degree in Interactive Arts and...
The past decade has seen remarkable advances in the medical treatment of HIV. It is now possible for people living with HIV to take one pill each day, and have a full life, free of side effects and...
We might be connecting in person again, but pandemic anxiety hasn’t gone away. Now students are facing the added stress of a rapidly increasing cost of living and economic uncertainty...
Twenty-three years ago, Parminder Parhar opened the first Renaissance Coffee shop on Burnaby campus—a small kiosk in the northeast corner of the AQ. It has since become a favourite place for...
After our return to competition last year, the Softball team is ready to compete again. But to be among the best requires a community—athletes, coaches, fans and alumni all have important roles...
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...
