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�鶹��ƵALUMNI ARE BUILDING COMMUNITY AT THE BLACK ARTS CENTRE

In the heart of Surrey, under the Skytrain tracks, is the Black Arts Centre (BLAC), an independent non-profit society, artist-run centre, and cultural hub that supports black art and artists from a variety of disciplines. The space is run and supported by many �鶹��Ƶalumni, students and faculty.

�鶹��ƵREADS | OUR NEXT BOOK!

We have an online book club that is open to the entire �鶹��Ƶcommunity—it’s free to join and participate! Join us in reading Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again by New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari.

In case you missed it...

• It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Kenneth Strand, professor emeritus of economics and �鶹��Ƶ’s second president. �鶹��ƵEconomics article
• Environmental science alumnus Jerold Brito leads electrifying career in clean transportation sector. Faculty of Environment article
• A network of Canadian experts, led by a professor at SFU, have developed the first national guidelines for social connection to tackle a public health challenge that does more harm than obesity, sedentary living and even smoking. �鶹��ƵNews article
• The �鶹��ƵRowing finished the season as one of the top 10 women’s programs in the country at the Canadian University Rowing Championship—their most successful season in recent memory. �鶹��ƵNews article
• Alumnus Caitlyn Waterhouse has earned a McCall MacBain Regional Award that recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. �鶹��ƵAlumni article

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�鶹��ƵEARNS PLENTY OF PODIUM FINISHES

The Simon Fraser Red Leafs delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, showcasing their talent across multiple events and securing numerous podium finishes. The women's team stole the show, winning gold in both the Distance Medley Relay (DMR) and the 4x400m relay.

ALUMNI BENEFIT | �鶹��ƵLIBRARY

Yes, �鶹��Ƶalumni can access some of the services that the �鶹��ƵLibrary has to offer including:

• Borrow books, generally for three weeks
• Request books that are out on loan to others
• Request books be transferred between branches
• ...and so much more!

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