August 2025
In this issue: Alumni Council highlights, creating space for women in STEM at ´óÏó´«Ã½, a new student award for 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy, and more!
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
The Outstanding Alumni Awards honour exceptional ´óÏó´«Ã½ graduates from around the world who inspire, innovate, and challenge the status quo.
Help us spotlight the incredible impact of our ´óÏó´«Ã½ alumni community by submitting a nomination for mentor, colleague, friend or community leader that inspires you! Nominations close on August 25.
CREATING SPACE FOR WOMEN TO THRIVE IN STEM
Canada has made progress attracting more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), but there is still significant work to be done. That’s where ´óÏó´«Ã½ donors like Bruce & Edith Fingarson are looking to make a difference.
NEW: ´óÏó´«Ã½ PRIDE STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY AWARD
2SLGBTQIA+ students are powerful advocates, educators, and changemakers—but their work is often unpaid, unrecognized, and emotionally demanding. A new award at ´óÏó´«Ã½ has been established and will provide:
- Financial support to ease the burden of advocacy work
- Public recognition of courageous leadership
- A platform to inspire others and drive systemic change.
In case you missed it...
- ´óÏó´«Ã½ named Canada’s top university for innovation in WURI global rankings for fifth year ´óÏó´«Ã½ article
- Meet Ata Malfuzi (MA ’23), a member of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Alumni Council ´óÏó´«Ã½ article
- NSERC contributes $9 million in new funding for science research ´óÏó´«Ã½ article
- Red Leafs swim star—Tori Meklensek— is taking ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s varsity swimming program to historic new heights
- Eighteen years later, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Surrey’s baby boom grows up ´óÏó´«Ã½ article
We share news on our social channels and link to news articles featuring alumni in our 'alumni in the news' section of the website. Follow us to keep up-to-date on alumni and ´óÏó´«Ã½ news!
Events
- August 1 - October 3 | Birding to Change the World—´óÏó´«Ã½ Reads (online)
- August 9 | (Vancouver)
- August 16 | (Vancouver)
- September 5 | Crafting Cocktails Workshop: Cheers to 60 Years (North Vancouver)—details available later this month!
- September 24 | 60th Anniversary Alumni Celebration (Surrey)—details available later this month!
- On-going | Continuing Studies Info Sessions (online)
Did you know: ´óÏó´«Ã½ alumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to events and performances like the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Vancouver Rise FC, Broadway Across Canada, the PNE, and more! Explore your discounts
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