We have even more new staff to introduce! Today, meet Evan Chan - a 4th year Communications and Business student at SFU with a passion for community building and design. He is joining our team as a Program Assistant. Get to know Evan in his interview: ow.ly/66ew50TS4BY

Join us on Mon, Nov 4 for our upcoming panel discussion 'The United States Election: Themes and Expectations' at Segal Graduate School of Business. To book your spot, register here: eventbrite.ca/e/the-united-s… Mario Canseco SFU Public Square

ONE WEEK AWAY! "Rethinking Free Speech in the Age of Social Media and Campus Protests" is on Thurs, Nov 7 at the Van Campus. Join us for this free public talk by Peter Ives, in conversation with Communication professors Adel Iskandar and Zoe Druick: eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-f…

Back for its 11th year, Lumiere Vancouver will be showcasing illuminated artworks, light-based projections, dynamic performances and interactive workshops at 13+ locations across Downtown Vancouver 🗓️Nov 7 - 10 Here are the spots in #DowntownVan: ✨@vanartgallery (šxʷƛ̓ ənəq

TONIGHT! We're hosting a FREE screening of Angela Luka Zimmerman's latest film, Wayfaring Stranger, on November 1 at 6:00 PM! Co-presented with Reel Causes as part of the 2024 Heart of the City Festival. TICKETS: events.sfu.ca/voce/event/416…

In this latest blog, our Program Manager Seth Erais explores the role that students play in our office and the reasons why student engagement is a core tenant of our work. Read it now and learn how to get involved: ow.ly/CktX50U0STm

Check out the 3rd instalment of the Off the Shelf Poetry Reading Series, featuring Phinder Dulai & Catriona Strang. Presented by poetry in canada & #sfuenglish, this free reading is at SFU's Belzberg Library on Nov. 29th (Doors: 6:30 PM). Learn more: buff.ly/48Ej7HW

Join us Thursday, November 21, at 312Main to launch Black Central, a platform connecting Black communities in BC to essential, culturally relevant resources. Help shape its future and break down systemic barriers. Join: eventbrite.ca/e/black-centra…

What is misinformation? And what can we do to prevent it? With diligent research and topical examples, Sofia seeks to answer these questions in this article, diving into misinformation and how it connects to issues in society today. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/IZ2p50U7tQE

We know that AI is already in areas of society today. But what do we–as individuals and communities–want our technological future to look like? Hear from experts who are researching and thinking about AI at the 2024 Welch Community Dialogue! Register now: ow.ly/wQSf50U9kKu

Congratulations to Judge Abby Abinanti, this year's Jack P. Blaney Award for Dialogue winner. Her incredible work in justice reform and Indigenous issues has many parallels to B.C. Read more: ow.ly/WVCT50Uall3 SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue SFU Public Square

We’re thrilled to be joined by powerhouse speakers at this upcoming event! Daniel Barcay is a technologist and software engineer who helped build Google Earth. And Stephanie Dick, from SFU School of Communication, has been studying AI for over 15 years. Register now: ow.ly/5i9v50U8kbQ

Meet Ahmed Akl, SFU Public Square’s Communications and Events Assistant! Ahmed joined us as a co-op student this semester, and he’ll be continuing with our team in the new year. Get to know Ahmed in his Meet the Team interview: ow.ly/sfOZ50Ulh2i

Join us for our office's final event on Thursday, February 6th ❤️ Born in Flames February 6th, 6PM 149 W. Hastings Street | $10 The film screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with director Lizzie Borden and a reception. 🔥 Tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/born-in-flam…..

Join us next Tuesday as Dr. Ali Bhagat explores queer refugee survival in Nairobi, Cape Town, and Paris, highlighting state, non-state, and civil society dynamics within a heteronormative, anti-migrant landscape. RSVP: bit.ly/queer-global-d…

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Join us on March 13 via Zoom for a coast-to-coast conversation on fair, ethical compensation in community-engaged research. Together, we’ll explore barrier-free payment practices and reshape how research values community contributions. Learn more: sfu.ca/ceri/events/ea…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a work-study student at SFU Public Square? Sofia, our communications assistant, is finishing her time with us and wanted to write a reflective blog! From favourite events to biggest takeaways, read all about it: ow.ly/fI2550Vc2NK

📣 New blog alert! 💼 With compelling storytelling, co-op student Termeh Moini reflects on her time studying business at SFU, her experience as the BCCAI Events and Communications Assistant, and the journey ahead! 🔗 Read it here: ow.ly/wchS50Vq37e

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