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Join us for the launch of a report, tracing the colonial story of the lands on which SFU Burnaby sits, following the cha...
02/11/2025

Join us for the launch of a report, tracing the colonial story of the lands on which SFU Burnaby sits, following the chain of title that links SFU's current title to the moment of original land theft in 1859. This is a story of massive land speculation, market crashes, tax seizures, land surveying, and park creation. It turns on racist assumptions of empty land, white supremacy, colonial 'improvement', and capitalist wealth creation.

Presenters: Kyle Willmott (Sociology and Anthropology) and Nick Blomley (Geography), with comments from Wenona Hall (Indigenous Studies)

February 12 | 12:30PM⁠
Images Theatre, RCB, SFU Burnaby⁠

Please register here for either in-person or zoom attendance! https://events.sfu.ca/event/43085-1
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See you there!⁠
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Continuing the celebrations from Friday🎉Congratulations again to our graduates!!Thank you to the GSU for these awesome ...
06/17/2024

Continuing the celebrations from Friday🎉

Congratulations again to our graduates!!
Thank you to the GSU for these awesome photos.

Please keep in touch with us by adding yourself to the group “SFU Geography Alumni” on LinkedIn!

Congratulations to all of our June 2024 graduates who crossed the stage this morning! We are all so proud of you!🎉🎉🎉
06/14/2024

Congratulations to all of our June 2024 graduates who crossed the stage this morning! We are all so proud of you!🎉🎉🎉

PETER SCHAUB MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE⁠ 🎓️⁠⁠This prize, given annually to a Geography student in the graduating class, is dedi...
06/13/2024

PETER SCHAUB MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE⁠ 🎓️⁠
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This prize, given annually to a Geography student in the graduating class, is dedicated to the memory of Peter Schaub, a former Dean's medal award winner and outstanding geography student, who was an active participant in the Geography Student Union (GSU). ⁠
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This year's recipient, Isabel Nelson, is graduating with a BSc in Physical Geography, a certificate in Urban Studies and a GIS certificate.⁠ 🏔️⁠
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As of summer 2024, Isabel is working in the P***n Lab in SFU's Department of Biology funded by an NSERC USRA! The research team investigates cumulative effects of renewable energy infrastructure on the environment and biodiversity.⁠
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Following two years of working on a cumulative effects program at Environment and Climate Change Canada, she is excited to apply her understanding of policy to this project. After this summer, she plans to take some time away from school to rest and travel. She intends to return to school to pursue a master's degree so she can continue to study the relationships between people and the environment.⁠
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Isabel has been featured with the Faculty of Environment! Click here to see how she made a difference in her community throughout her degree and reflects on finding the right major: https://www.sfu.ca/fenv/news/physical-geography-graduate-tackles-challenges-in-local-communit.html
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Congratulations Isabel!

KIM FOFONOVE MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE⁠ 🎓️⁠⁠Established by members of the Department, and by friends of former Geography stude...
06/12/2024

KIM FOFONOVE MEMORIAL BOOK PRIZE⁠ 🎓️⁠
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Established by members of the Department, and by friends of former Geography student Kim Fofonove, this award is given annually to an outstanding Geography major or honours student from the graduating class.⁠
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This year's recipient, Akmal Aslam, is graduating with a BEnv in Global Environmental Systems, a minor in Geographic Information Science, and an Urban Studies Certificate.⁠ 🌎️⁠
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Currently, he is working with the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship as a GIS Technician within their Surface Water team. He is involved in drought management by providing GIS Analysis and developing tools for field surveying. He intends to continue his career in GIS and is excited about the opportunities ahead.⁠
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Congratulations Akmal!

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS AWARD⁠⁠This award is presented annually to the top Geography student in the graduati...
06/11/2024

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS AWARD⁠
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This award is presented annually to the top Geography student in the graduating class at each Canadian university.⁠
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This year's recipient, Pierre Etienne Banville, is graduating with a second degree BEnv in Global Environmental Systems.⁠ 🌍️⁠
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Pierre will be starting a Master's Degree in the Fall here at SFU Geography under the supervision of Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld where he will conduct research on nature-based climate solutions. In July-August, he will be taking a road trip in the Maritimes with his wife and two young daughters (six and two) and spending time with family in Quebec.⁠
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Congratulations Pierre!

It is National Cartography Day in Brazil! While Canadians may not officially celebrate this day, we embrace any opportun...
05/06/2024

It is National Cartography Day in Brazil! While Canadians may not officially celebrate this day, we embrace any opportunity to celebrate all things related to Geography.⁠
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In celebration, we shine a spotlight on SFU MSc student Andre Araujo, a Lieutenant Commander in the Hydrographic Division of the Brazilian Navy. ⁠
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Andre came to SFU to pursue a Master of Science with Professor Nick Hedley, a specialist in geovisualization and spatial interface research. As a member of Hedley's Spatial Interface Research Lab team, Andre's MSc is investigating the potential of mixed reality bathymetric data visualization interfaces to support enhanced perception and interpretation of 3D seafloor datasets. Truly 21st century mapping research!⁠
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Swipe through for photos from Andre's first publication titled "Bathymetric data visualization – A review of current methods, practices and emerging interface opportunities."⁠
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Be sure to check out Nick Hedley's Spatial Interface Research Lab at https://www.spatialinterfaceresearchlab.org/ for more exciting research!

Today is Earth Day! 🌎 🌱Take a moment today to breathe in the fresh air, look at the blooms and hear the birds on this su...
04/23/2024

Today is Earth Day! 🌎 🌱

Take a moment today to breathe in the fresh air, look at the blooms and hear the birds on this sunny day on campus.

Remember we are all here on this earth together. 🌎 We can take care of it with little acts of kindness such as picking up some litter or making someone’s day by doing a good turn.

Happy Earth Day! 🌳

On March 21, SFU Geography will be hosting our first GeoFutures Round Table! 🌎🏔️⁠⁠Each of our round table panelists will...
03/07/2024

On March 21, SFU Geography will be hosting our first GeoFutures Round Table! 🌎🏔️⁠
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Each of our round table panelists will give an overview of their research and then respond to questions from a moderator. Our panelists Bing Lu, Jesse Hahm and Naomi Schwartz (UBC) will comment on the future of land management practices in the context of climate change and political emergencies. 🌄⁠
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Stay tuned for more info on our panelists and make sure you RSVP: http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/463671438

The Faculty of Environment Career Night is happening TOMORROW. Gain valuable insight from the alumni as they reflect bac...
02/27/2024

The Faculty of Environment Career Night is happening TOMORROW. Gain valuable insight from the alumni as they reflect back on their path from graduation to career. 💻⁠
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You will have the opportunity to join discussions with different alumni, hearing their stories and asking questions. There's also optional mingling and refreshment towards the end! ☕⁠
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Registration is required! Link here for more information: https://www.sfu.ca/fenv/events/career-night.html

📣 DISTINGUISHED GEOSPEAKER EVENT 📣JOIN US for a talk from Distinguished Geospeaker, Dr. Deb Cowen from the University of...
11/30/2023

📣 DISTINGUISHED GEOSPEAKER EVENT 📣

JOIN US for a talk from Distinguished Geospeaker, Dr. Deb Cowen from the University of Toronto entitled:

Infrastructure for the Apocalypse? Palliative Politics meet Colonial Lifeworlds

Deborah Cowen is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. Deb’s work is concerned with the intimate life of war in ostensibly civilian spaces, the logistics of supply chain and racial capitalism, and the contested geographies of settler colonial infrastructure. The author of The Deadly Life of Logistics: Mapping Violence in Global Trade and Military Workfare: The Soldier and Social Citizenship in Canada, Deborah also co-edited War, Citizenship, Territory and Digital Life in the Global City: Contesting Infrastructures, and with Katherine McKittrick and Simone Browne co-edits the Duke University Press book series Errantries.

WHERE: AQ 3154 (opposite the Mackenzie Cafeteria), SFU Burnaby Campus

WHEN: Thursday December 7th, 3:00pm

See you there!

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