Advising will be cancelled on Thursday, November 3rd due to a workshop on Canadian Permanent Residence. For urgent cases, please call 778.782.4232. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Advising at Burnaby Campus: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) 1200
On November 2nd, the SFU Institutional Research and Planning (IRPsfu@sfu.ca) office will send you an invitation to answer a survey along with a link. The survey is called the International Student Barometer – and it’s your opportunity to tell SFU what’s working (or what’s not!) and what you think of your SFU experience so far.
This survey forms part of a wider ongoing study and is independently administered for SFU by the International Graduate Insight Group (i-graduate.org). As a thank-you for completing the questionnaire, i-graduate offers the opportunity for each student completing the questionnaire to win a $1,000 cash prize.
In addition to this, SFU is offering every student who completes the survey a chance to win one of two $750 gift certificates to Best Buy.
Your response, together with the response from others, helps us to improve the student experience for current and future students . All responses are anonymous; your feedback will be combined with feedback from other students and your name and email address removed. The reporting process includes the text of any comments that you provide, so you may decide to avoid making comments that might identify you.
Further analysis may be done by SFU on the anonymized data and by taking part in the survey you agree to this. If you want to know more about i-graduate, please go to http://www.i-graduate.org/privacy_policy.html to view their privacy policy and FAQs.
Watch for an email on November 2nd and click on the link. You’ll have a chance to win big and you’ll help SFU improve the international student experience.
Position: Volunteer Event Coordinator, SFU Intercultural Community Program (ICP)
Duration: November 2011 – December 2012
This volunteer position is responsible for coordinating a series of events throughout the year. Primary responsibilities include the selection of events/activities, the coordination, promotion and execution of the events, facilitation at the event and ongoing evaluation of the program.
Events are selected with the intention of providing opportunities for domestic and international undergraduate students to broaden their intercultural perspective through community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to help develop a community of international and Canadian student leaders at SFU with global and cultural understanding, who have qualities that enable them to excel academically, socially and psychologically.
Click on the link below for more information on the position and application instructions. The application deadline is Wednesday, November 9th, at 4:30PM.
ICP Event Coordinator Position
For more information about the SFU Intercultural Community Program, visit our website.
Position: SFU International Student Leader, World Films
Duration: December 15th, 2011 – August 30th, 2012
This volunteer position is responsible for coordinating a series of film nights throughout the term. Primary responsibilities include the selection of films, the coordination, promotion and execution of the events, facilitation at the event, including post-film discussion and evaluation of the program as it progresses.
Feature films would be selected with the intention of providing a forum for discussion of social, political and cultural issues addressed in the film and beyond. It is a unique opportunity to foster a community of globally-minded individuals and be actively engaged as a student leader in SFU’s international community.
Click on the link below for more information on the position and application instructions. Deadline to apply is Monday, November 7th, 4:30PM.
SFU-International-World-Films-Volunteer-Position
For more information about the SFU International World Films Program, please visit our website.
Calling all graduate students, families and friends! Take a break from your classes and work, and join the SFU Graduate International Community Program (Grad ICP) for an afternoon of coffee, tea, snacks, multicultural music…and an opportunity to build friendships with others from diverse backgrounds. This is our most long-running, campus-based event.
Come and stay for as little or as long as you’d like (although we’re confident that once you come, you won’t want to leave).
Date: October 26, 2011 (Wed)
Time: Snacks and mingling throughout from 4:00pm – 5:30 pm
Location: AQ 2013 (next to Simon C’s Convenience Store), SFU Burnaby
Cost: A loonie ($1) for yourself, a toonie ($2) if you bring along your spouse/partner, and kids are free. This small commitment fee supports our program costs.
*Space is limited. To ensure adequate refreshments, please complete this registration form by October 24, 2011. We can’t wait to see you there!*
Canadian Permanent Residence
Interested in Permanent Residence? Attend our upcoming workshop and find out all the information you need if you intend on applying for Permanent Residence (“Landed Immigrant” status) in Canada. The major Immigration classes will be discussed, including the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Canadian Experience Class, and the BC Provincial Nominee Program.
Date: Thursday, November 3rd
Time: 11:30am – 2:20 pm
Location: SSC B9200 (Shrum Science Centre, Bldg. B – south side of the Academic Quadrangle), Burnaby campus
Presenters: Citizenship & Immigration Canada and Ministry of Advanced Education & Labour Market Development
Please join the SFU Intercultural Community Program (ICP) on October 29th at our Bowling Event. All students are welcome to attend this event!
To Register: please fill out the websurvey HERE by October 25th.
The Point Church is celebrating it’s 7th Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner!If you intend to live off-campus and have little or no experience renting accommodation in BC, it is important to learn about your rights and responsibilities before signing a rental agreement (known as a lease). This workshop will be a great chance to get your questions answered and learn how to protect yourself.
This workshop is FREE, but registration is required. Please click HERE to register by Friday, October 21st!
Date: Wednesday, October 26th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: AQ 2013 (Next to Simon C Convenience Store)
Presenters: Residential Tenancy Branch & TRAC Tenants Resource and Advisory Centre.
