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Alumni Council profile: Pat Lougheed

“Don’t assume that your career will follow your plan or any particular path. Be open to the unexpected because you never know what different opportunities might come your way!�

Pat Lougheed (BSc ’04, MEd ’12) began his SFU journey blending unique perspectives while studying computing science and minoring in history. As a member of SFU’s Alumni Council, Pat is dedicated to supporting student success and nurturing strong networks for alumni across Canada and beyond.

A new landmark unveiled on the Burnaby campus

Officially opened on September 20, The Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum is a innovative cultural space and SFU’s first purpose-built art museum, creating a vibrant new home for art, ideas and community connection. It offers 12,100 square feet of programming and engagement space, including four formal galleries. 

A What was SFU like in 1965?

Hear from our earliest community members—alumni and students who were at SFU during the first 10 years—as they share memories and reflect on what it was like to join a brand-new university.

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Nominate the next Chancellor

DYK: SFU’s Alumni Association plays a key role in the nomination of the Chancellor? SFU alumni can nominate individuals for consideration. The Alumni Council will review all nominations, and as per SFU Policy B 10.12, will bring forth nominations to the selection committee—the selection committee includes two members of SFU’s Alumni Council.

Upcoming events

• October 3 - December 12 | A Pair of Wings—SFU Reads (online)
• October 8 | (London, UK)
• October 9-10 | Fall Convocation (Burnaby)
• October 20 | (Beijing)
• October 20-24 |  (online)
• October 21 | (Beijing)
• October 21 | (Victoria)
• October 22 | (Victoria)
• October 23 | (Shanghai)
• October 24 | (Shanghai)
• October 31 | (online)
• November 15 | (Mountain View, CA)

Did you know: SFU alumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Vancouver Rise FC, Broadway Across Canada, Credit Counselling Society, BAK'D Cookies, Dilawri, and more! Explore your discounts

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News & research

• Celebrated economics professor Arthur Robson retires from SFU SFU story
• Eldon Yellowhorn reclaims Indigenous stories through children’s books SFU story
• SFU Beedie alumnus Benjamin Che finds calling in sports marketing for global brands Nike, Lebron, and more SFU story
• Innovating epilepsy care: SFU study explores advanced brain imaging for B.C. patients SFU story
• Jack Lee retires as Pipe Sergeant after five decades with the SFU Pipe Band SFU story

Philanthropy in action:

• Rare ‘medieval’ artifacts found in B.C. thrift store donated to SFU for study SFU story
• Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Kris Nordgren—SFU alumnus, staff member and proud parent of a current SFU student
• SFU receives $5 million to support Indigenous students through the Mastercard Foundation SFU story

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