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MARVIN WASHINGTON JOINS SFU AS DEAN, BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSS

Starting Oct. 1, Dr. Marvin Washington will join SFU as Dean for the Beedie School of Business. He is a well-known educator, speaker, writer and consultant on the topics of leadership, strategy and organizational development. He is considered among the best in field in institutional theory as measured by the Financial Times ranking and is a Research Fellow within the North American Society for Sports Management (NASSM).

ALUMNI RECOGNIZED WITH YWCA WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS

YWCA Metro Vancouver recently announced the 42nd annual Women of Distinction Awards presented by Scotiabank—and two SFU alumni are among the recipients! Heartiest congratulations to Cindy Beedie and Kim van der Woerd who were recognized for their outstanding activities and achievements that contribute to the wellbeing and future of the greater Vancouver community.

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In case you missed it...

• Alumnus—and English Advisor—Kathryn Ward retires from SFU after 35 years of service. SFU story
• SFU researchers are developing wearable AI technology for stroke and spinal injury rehabilitation. SFU story
• Alumnus Bill Huang overcomes obstacles to secure his six-star marathon medal
• Melanie Monk—alumnus and associate director, researcher excellence and recognition—has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. SFU story
• After 35 years, SFU economics professor Nicolas Schmitt is ready to retire. SFU story
• Prepare today to save lives tomorrow: SFU study finds gaps in B.C. extreme heat response plans. SFU story

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Events

• May 21 | (Vancouver)
• May 29 | (Vancouver)
• June 4 | (Vancouver)
• June 9-13 | (Burnaby)
• June 19 | Alumni Social in Tokyo—details available soon on our events site.

Ongoing:

• SFU Reads, our online book club! Curious about what we’re reading now and what our next book is? Visit our SFU Reads page to find out!
• Starry Nights Star Parties at SFU Burnaby happens every Friday night (weather dependant), with the last Friday of the month being an online-only event. Get the details!

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