Simon Fraser University | Continuing Studies

First responders: Build your resilience and support mental health on the job. The next courses in our specialized online program start Jun 9. https://ow.ly/FapQ50Z6jXc

Calling all writers: If you're applying to SFU Writer's Studio for the program starting this fall, applications will be accepted until Jun 5 at midnight. https://ow.ly/wT2850Z2re7

Brian Payton
Roz Nay
Junie Désil
Nazanine Hozar

"I greatly enjoy communicating with students and helping them at the start of their career. I like seeing how they go from being unsure about editing to leaving the course full of confidence and excitement about their future.""

Join Heidi Turner Communications this June to learn how to build a successful freelance editing business. https://ow.ly/NAzg50Z2taW

The 2026 Canadian Evaluation Society - Société canadienne d'évaluation National Conference is underway in Edmonton! If you're attending, say hello to our Evaluation program instructional partner and curriculum developer Kim van der Woerd (of Reciprocal Consulting).

🏙️What would a made-in-Vancouver approach to tall buildings look like?

On June 1, we're launching an international ideas competition to explore how taller buildings could contribute to a vibrant, livable downtown.

Join us for the launch event to hear from three local competition jurors as they reflect on the city's evolving skyline and considerations for building higher in downtown Vancouver.

🗓️June 1, 2026
🕓 7–8:30 pm (Doors at 6 pm)
📍Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street

Tickets are free but space is limited so get yours early at https://bit.ly/3PfUOLj

Squeeze in some dedicated writing time this Sunday. Join our SFU Writer's Studio writing sprint on Bluesky where we'll write together starting at 10:30 a.m. PT. https://ow.ly/AysG50Z1Uge

The Editors/Réviseurs Canada 2026 conference starts today in Halifax! If you're attending, we hope you'll stop by our booth to say hello.

Join city planner Neal LaMontagne for a lively introductory course on urban planning from SFU's City Program. Planning for Non-Planners starts online on May 25. https://ow.ly/acHa50Z1SVY

Planning Institute of British Columbia PIBC

Our SFU Writer's Studio Reading Series is back at Container Brewing in Vancouver. Join us on May 25 (no registration required). https://ow.ly/ifsM50Z1R1n

Our offices are closed today to mark Victoria Day. We'll be back tomorrow.