Janet Webber

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

CLIMATE WORKSHOP ALERT! Join Grace Nosek in a new virtual workshop about how community-engaged research and creative writing can combat climate obstruction. Register today: sfu.ca/ceri/events/re… @EmbarkSustain

VOLUNTEERS WANTED! SFU CERi & @climate_unit are looking for volunteers to help conduct a content analysis of climate crisis and election coverage in British Columbia broadcasting. No prior experience needed! Apply by Sept 9, 2024: sfu.ca/ceri/job-posti…

Our operating budget funds over 80 public services, including police & fire services, parks & rec, engineering & utilities, and more. 🏗️🏘️ Share your top priorities for the #VanBudget2025 and help us prioritize funding for our community. Take the survey: bit.ly/3AHnViE

Help shape Vancouver’s future! If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community, apply to be a part of our advisory committees, planning and development panels, or external boards. Applications are open until September 29. ➡️Learn more: bit.ly/4g9m0Uu

📣 #Indigenous #ArtistCall 📣 We're looking for @musqueam, @SquamishNation and @tsleilwaututh artists to create 3 Coast Salish artworks for the new PNE Amphitheatre. Expressions of Interest due by October 3. ⬇️bit.ly/3Xq3GPv

Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we roll out what we're calling a "toolbox" of building design strategies to nurture social wellbeing in multi-unit housing, part of our ongoing Building Social Connections project co-led with @HappyCitiesTeam & @SFU. 🛠 heyneighbourcollective.ca/2024/08/buildi…

Just got my ticket! Supporting an amazing organization doing important work @GeorgiaStraitBC Im so excited to win the @Tigh_Na_Mara package hahahaha!! gsa.rafflenexus.com/s/ncuzJekIbMc5…

Curious about mindfulness? Check out the five aspects from these #SFU researchers, as they studied mindfulness aspects and mental health among 1,600 people, aged 14 to 90 years.

"After many years of opposing densification, people are really understanding that it's their own children or their grandchildren who can't afford to live in the neighbourhoods that they grew up in." Hear from the project team behind @OurUrbanVillage: happycities.com/blog/the-happi…

When we imagine the future, who are we imagining it for? In this episode of Imagine 2080, we discuss the importance of equity in building better societies and cities that work for the many, rather than the few. 🎧Listen: lnkfi.re/imagine2080

A new + very important report from @CCPA_BC!

@ianmstuart @dog_rates @ashthompsonn1 We've all been there... <3

@dog_rates @ashthompsonn1 Those eyes in the second pic 😂😂😂

This is Indie. She had her first swim today. It could’ve gone better. 13/10 someone please get her a towel

Want to change your city and the world? Stop belittling opponents and start listening. Essential 5-min read from our own @LUrbaniste on @StrongTowns strongtowns.org/journal/2024/5…

Kick-off #Pride with SFU Public Square + SFU Queer Collective 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Let's explore the role of universities in promoting acceptance for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, the challenges faced by queer folks on campus, and methods of creating inclusive spaces. ow.ly/4GRi50RG5Pk

The garden has gone to the birds! The garden on Level 9 of the Central Library is currently closed until the geese and goslings have been safely relocated. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please enjoy the city views from the open terraces on Level 8. 🦆🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤

We are so excited for this archive to live at @sfu_library!

This is Helix. He's composing a new tune. Wants to know what you think, but only after he's finished his solo. 13/10

Final Presidents Faculty Lecture tonight featuring @SFU’s Dr. Nosyk! Still can register @SFUPublicSquare

This is Pongo. He brought home a shopping bag with two kittens inside. Trying a new type of retail therapy. 13/10