Simon Fraser University

As we get ready to celebrate this year’s grads, you may notice that Convocation Mall now proudly displays the flags of the four Host Nations in which SFU’s Burnaby campus resides -- kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh).

Displaying Host Nation flags represents SFU’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and creating meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities.

Learn more: https://www.sfu.ca/about/sfu-strategy/uphold-reconciliation.html

Convocation ceremonies are next week, from Monday June 8th to Friday June 12th. Parking in the North Lot will be reserved for graduands and guests.

Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time to arrive on campus, and be prepared for lot full scenarios in the main lots. Overflow parking will be available along University Drive East.

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Transportation and Parking We encourage you and your guests to take public transportation to Convocation ceremonies. Translink provides excellent service to the University and drops you off very close to the ceremony site. Please see the translink website for transit schedules to the Burnaby campus.

Simon Fraser University has received a transformational $40M gift from Ratana and Arran Stephens—the largest in SFU’s history.

In recognition, our new medical school will be named the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine. This support will help us prepare future doctors, advance research and innovation, and strengthen care for communities across the province.

Opening in August 2026, the school is designed with a clear purpose: to train the next generation of primary-care physicians and improve access to care—from urban centres to rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

We’re deeply grateful to the Stephens family for their vision and commitment to community well-being. Together with the Province of BC, we’re building a healthier future for British Columbians.

Learn more: https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2026/06/historic--40m-gift-powers-sfu-s-new-school-of-medicine.html

For the past six years, Tamara Vrooman has played a critical leadership role as SFU's chancellor: providing advice, advocating for students and never missing a single convocation ceremony.

As her term comes to an end this June, we're taking a moment to reflect on her impact and thank her for everything that she brought to the university.

'There is no university on Earth like SFU': Tamara Vrooman ends her term as chancellor After six dedicated years as Simon Fraser University’s chancellor, Tamara Vrooman is saying goodbye to the university community following June’s convocation ceremonies.

Pretending. Mimicking others. Overpreparing. Avoiding social situations, suppressing impulses to fidget or interrupt, and self-medicating.

New SFU research found 91 per cent of adults with ADHD use these common 'camouflaging’ strategies to get their foot in the door socially. But these same strategies can leave people feeling exhausted, anxious, and depressed.

Add to that the reported feelings of inauthenticity, impostor syndrome, low self-esteem and uncertainty about their identity, and the trade-off to fit in begins to look less like coping, and a lot more like suffering.

“It’s not that adults with ADHD have a distorted way of seeing the world. They’re responding to real social expectations and pressures and using masking to cope.” — Grace Iarocci, psychology professor and co-author of the study.

“We need to understand how difficult their day-to-day life is, and how much cognitive effort or mental energy they're putting into everyday living so we can help them find healthy ways to manage.”

Full story below.

Adults with ADHD may pay high price to mask traits and fit in, SFU study finds Masking ADHD traits may help adults fit in socially, but it can come at a cost to their mental health and well-being, according to new research from Simon Fraser University. A new SFU study found more than 91 per cent of adult participants with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reporte...

What’s the beef with beans?

When it comes to choosing meat versus plant protein at the grocery store, it’s ... complicated.

An SFU researcher peeked into more than 87,000 grocery carts in Canada and Finland to study whether price really is the biggest factor shaping people’s protein preferences. Turns out, a variety of options (or lack thereof) is a pretty important piece of the puzzle.

“With meat, shoppers can usually trade down when prices are higher, choosing ground beef instead of steak, for example. If there are only two or three plant-based options on the shelf, consumers who want those products have fewer cheaper alternatives to switch to,” explains researcher Cameron McRae.

But here’s the good news: You can rack up instant savings just by swapping meat protein for whole foods like beans, lentils and peas two or three times a week, says McRae.

Check out the whole story below.

Got beef with beans? SFU study explains why shoppers don’t buy more plant‑based proteins Incorporating more plant-based proteins could help people save on their grocery bill, but new research has found that it's not so simple when it comes to choices at the supermarket. Simon Fraser University researchers peeked into more than 87,000 grocery carts in Canada and Finland to study how much...

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11! ⚽️

SFU campuses will continue operating as usual, including classes and services. With increased crowds and transit activity expected on game days, please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check transit updates before heading to campus.

A host of SFU alumni and students are featured in the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 list for 2026. The annual award showcases the very best in young entrepreneurial talent in British Columbia.

As Canada’s number one university for innovation, SFU provides funding, mentorship and guidance to emerging entrepreneurs every step of the way through programs like the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship and SFU VentureLabs.

We asked the SFU winners what the recognition means to them and how SFU helped shape their growth and journey.

Top SFU business talent recognized in prestigious B.C. award A host of Simon Fraser University alumni and students are featured in the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 list for 2026. The annual award showcases the very best in young entrepreneurial talent in British Columbia. We asked the SFU winners what the recognition means to them and how SFU helped shape their gro...

Another action-packed varsity season in the books!

From championship wins to record-breaking performances and historic milestones, SFU student-athletes made it a year to remember!

Take a look back at these highlights from the 2025-26 season.

Championships mark successful 2025-26 season for SFU Athletics Another action-packed varsity season is in the books, with Simon Fraser University student athletes shining bright in competition. The 2025-26 fall and winter seasons saw championship titles, record-breaking performances and historic achievements across multiple programs. Here’s a recap of all the...