Past Events

Get a selection of plants to complete your garden during a plant salvage at the site of the newest development at UniverCity, Parcel 18 (corner of Highland Court and University Crescent). Intergulf Development Group will soon begin developing Parcel 18 into 186 residential condos, and SFU Community Trust is asking for volunteers to salvage and remove any non-invasive species of plants on the site. Details: Meet at the southwest corner of Parcel 18 (northwest corner on University Crescent) on Sunday, …

Canada has an excellent record in invention, but struggles with innovation. In particular, scientific inventions of a radical, generic nature, with high potential economic and social value, can languish in the lab because of prolonged uncertainty and high commercialization costs. Drawing on her research in the advanced materials, nanotech, biotech, and clean tech sectors, Professor Maine will offer commercialization strategies for scientist-entrepreneurs.

Back in 1986, Jim Green published 'Against the Tide: The Story of the Canadian Seamen's Union.' His handwritten interview notes are now held at the National Archives in Ottawa. Join us for this special evening featuring a staged reading of excerpts from 'Against the Tide' adapted by local writer and SFU history grad Charles Demers, and directed by Amiel Gladstone.

The SFU Community Trust once again led a team in this year's "Who's Hungry?" themed Canstruction Vancouver event - an annual design and build competition that serves as a major fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS). In collaboration with Fast+Epp and HCMA, our team used over 5,500 cans to build Audrey II from The Little Shop of Horrors. The sculpture is on display at The Pendulum Gallery. All 22 can sculptures are on display in the locations…

With the help of 6,000 engineers, scientists, innovators and researchers across Canada, Science Rendezvous has become the largest science festival in Canada. Participants can explore dozens of hands-on science activities, stage shows, and demonstrations that will delight all ages.

Come experience what a 8.5 earthquake actually feels like in the Quake Cottage earthquake simulator. Afterward, learn how to best protect yourself during an earthquake and how to be prepared for the aftermath, including making or purchasing our own emergency kits.

SFU's Emergency Preparedness Days kicks off in the Town Square on Tuesday, May 10th. Come experience what an 8.5 earthquake actually feels like in the Quake Cottage earthquake simulator. Afterward, learn how to best protect yourself during an earthquake and how to be prepared for the aftermath, including making or purchasing your own emergency kits.* *Please note that all participants will be required to sign waivers, which can be viewed here. All SFU and FIC students will be required to…

Stop by the Town Square to celebrate the SFU 20th Annual Plant Sale! The sale will feature perennials, shrubs, vegetables such as tomatoes, colourful annuals, houseplants, and once again, bags of compost. All proceeds from the Plant sale go to the Campus Community Bursary Endowment Fund, which was established in 1997 from the proceeds of the First Annual SFU Campus Plant Sale. To date, over $200,000 in bursaries have been distributed to students in financial need.