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January 2016
SFU Cafe Scientifique – Climate Change Facts for Skeptics
Dr. John Clague will present scientific evidence that points to climate change as a serious threat to our planet. So why is the public reticent to take this problem seriously? Clague will discuss some of the social and economic barriers worldwide that have delayed serious action to deal with the problem. Speakers will discuss their health or popular-science related topic, without the use of audio visual materials or handouts, for approximately 30 minutes. A discussion with the audience will ensue…
Find out more »Free Saturday Forum: The Vanishing Cultural Heritage of Iraq and Syria
Many people in the West remember the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas by the Taliban in 2001. The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 set the stage for widespread damage to that country's cultural heritage as well. Now, the rise of the Islamic state in Iraq and Syria, and its destruction of sites in the ancient cities of Nimrud and Nineveh, has brought renewed attention to the fragility of cultural heritage in the Middle East. The forum will examine some…
Find out more »SFU Robbie Burns Dinner
The SFU Pipe Band will again be hosting the annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Silent Auction celebrating the life of the Scottish Bard. This fun-filled evening will feature performances by the 6-time World Champion Simon Fraser University Pipe Band and proceeds go towards the education of piping and drumming via the band's youth program - the Robert Malcolm Memorial (RMM) Pipe Bands. The dinner is aimed at promoting piping, drumming, and Scottish heritage while enjoying a night of good music,…
Find out more »February 2016
50 Days of Fitness
To help honour SFU's 50th Anniversary, the SFU Recreation's 50 Day of Fitness challenge is back! From February 1st - March 21st you can work out and collect stamps for a chance to win the grand prize of a FitBit! Other prizes include a wide variety of SFU Rec and SFU swag like 50th Anniversary scarves, workout apparel, water bottles and key chains! There will be two 25 day periods (February 1st - 25th and February 26th - March 21st). …
Find out more »Art on the Spot – Family Portrait
In celebration of Family Day, this art on the spot art activity includes a fun portrait session with props and dress-up inspired by the portraits of famous photographer Irving Penn. Photographs will be taken by Shadbolt Centre for the Arts staff with your phone.
Find out more »Family Day
Families make our lives and community strong. Family Day encourages families to connect, be happy and healthy together. Celebrate togetherness and be active in Burnaby! For a list of free family friendly activities taking place this Family Day, please visit: www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Family-Day.html
Find out more »Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Ensure that you, your family and your neighbourhood are prepared before a disaster strikes. Learn how to minimize home hazards, assemble emergency supplies and develop a family reunion plan. View details for registration information and on this list of workshops. www.burnaby.ca/Assets/Community+Programs/Emergency+Preparedness+Workshops.pdf
Find out more »Migration or Escape: Journeys to Sanctuary
Migration or Escape: Journeys to Sanctuary is an evening conversation, including a set of readings and talk, that will explore the emergent areas of creative work around migration that are grounded in archival materialism. Drawing from various archives, artists and scholars are generating emerging theoretical spaces that ask critical questions on the global movements of subjects within the context of new Imperialisms, nationalist violence, and continuing global economic interests.
Find out more »Lunar New Year
Celebrating the multiculturalism found within our diverse community, the Burnaby Heights Merchants Association hosts an annual Lunar New Year celebration on the Heights. Hastings Street comes alive with music and dance, as traditional and colourful lion dancers perform special blessings to bring luck and prosperity to Heights merchants. Lucky Heights shoppers receive fortune cookies and red envelopes which contain special messages and the chance to win various Heights gift certificates!
Find out more »Valentine’s Day Dinner at SFU’s Diamond Alumni Centre
The Diamond Alumni Centre is hosting a very special Valentine's Day Dinner on February 14th. Enjoy a delicious three course meal with choice of appetizer, entree & dessert. Reserve your spot now as space is limited.
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