SFU Alumni

This day in history: On July 28, 1958 Terry Fox was born. We miss you Terry!

In 2004, Canadians voted Terry Fox the second Greatest Canadian of all time, after Tommy Douglas, following a nationwide contest organized by CBC (over 1.2 million votes were cast). A 1999 national internet survey named him Canada's greatest hero.

ICYMI: Alumnus Nishan Randhawa has been named the SFU Women's Wrestling Head Coach.

Randhawa wrestled for SFU from 2015 to 2020 and graduated with a Criminology degree in 2021. He has been representing Canada on the international stage for more than a decade.

Learn more!

https://athletics.sfu.ca/news/2026/7/2/wrestling-w-nishan-randhawa-named-sfu-womens-wrestling-head-coach-gord-sturrock-named-mentor-coach.aspx

SFU Athletics

Nishan Randhawa named SFU Women's Wrestling Head Coach; Gord Sturrock appointed Mentor Coach - Simon Fraser University Athletics Simon Fraser University is excited to announce the appointment of decorated wrestler Nishan Randhawa to the role of Head Coach, SFU Women's Wrestling, and accomplished leader Gord Sturrock to the position of Mentor Coach, SFU Women's Wrestling.

- Here's a look at the 1965 installation of Burnaby campus's iconic mosaic murals in the AQ!

These double Venetian tile mosaics, simply entitled "Mosaic Mural," were SFU’s first art acquisitions. Each mural consists of approximately 90,000 Venetian tiles.

Thanks to SFU Archives for the photos (F-30-1-0-0-1_25)!

Soccer fan? You can get your footy fix in by cheering on the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Vancouver Rise FC. Plus, SFU alumni get a deal on tickets for some home games! Learn more: https://bit.ly/sfu-alumni-discounts-2026

Make a real difference while growing your own skills! SFU alumni across B.C. can mentor a Beedie Luminaries student and help them navigate their academic and career journey—all while strengthening leadership skills, expanding networks, and gaining fresh perspectives.

Mentors commit to one hour a month for two years. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/vABl50ZqVv5

Calling all book worms! We have an online book club and there is no cost to join! Discover new books and connect with fellow alumni. Our next book is "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.

Learn more: https://www.sfu.ca/alumni/stay-connected/alumni-book-club.html

: July 20, 1966, this is what Burnaby campus looked like less than a year after SFU first opened it's doors. You'll notice the library is missing the top two floors (added 1976) and the iconic Reflection Pond has yet to be built.

Thanks to SFU Archives for the photo!

Same building, different decades: 1929, 1969-ish, and 1985-ish. While the styles of the cars have changed over the years, the outside of 500 Granville Street has remained mostly the same.

DYK: In 2002, the Segal family generously donated the building—former Bank of Montreal heritage building—to become home for all of SFU’s graduate business programs. It was meticulously restored and expanded to 60,000 square feet, and officially opened on May 5, 2006.

Photos: City of Vancouver Archives

We love a good alumni story! Check out Nick and Noah's experience with the FASS One program. What started as a first‑year support program turned into something much bigger for the brothers: long‑term friendships, growing confidence, and experiences that shaped their academic and career paths.

Learn more: https://www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2026/07/nick-noah-norton.html

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

How FASS One helped two brothers find community and connection at university Starting university can feel like stepping into the unknown. For brothers Nick and Noah Norton, Simon Fraser University’s FASS One program became the starting point that helped them transition into university life.

Are you a Beedie School of Business alumnus? Here is an amazing opportunity for you to help welcome the newest future Beedie alumni!

Calling all SFU Beedie alumni! Join us on September 20 to welcome more than 750 new BBA students at LAUNCH, our immersive professional development orientation.

Share the lessons and insights you’ve gained from your BBA and career journey to help inspire the next generation of business leaders.

Register by August 14: https://ow.ly/3osr50ZnU9L