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Alumni newsletter: July 2026
In this issue: A historic gift for SFU, benefits/discounts for you, upcoming webinar, ICYMI, upcoming events, and more!
Historic $40M gift to SFU
The SFU School of Medicine has received a transformational $40‑million gift from the Stephens family, the largest single donation in the university’s history. In recognition of this gift, the school will be named the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine. The donation will support student training, research and innovation, community impact, and critical infrastructure.
Providing value beyond graduation
Being part of the SFU alumni community comes with more than lifelong memories, it offers access to a growing range of perks designed to support graduates in their everyday lives.
From preferred rates on insurance to discounts on events, services, and lifelong learning opportunities, SFU alumni benefits are designed to be practical, flexible, and meaningful.
Upcoming webinar
Join us over Zoom for our next webinar—Not all income is created equal: How to earn more and keep more. In this session, our experts will provide insights on how employment income, investments, and equity compensation are taxed, and how to ensure your financial plan continues to serve your needs over time.
Upcoming events
Events organized by the SFU Alumni team:
- July 15 | Not All Income is Created Equal: How to Earn More and Keep More (Webinar)
- July 24 | SFU's 60th Anniversary Alumni and Friends Social (Korea)
- August 5 | SFU Beedie: Alumni & Friends Social (Victoria)
- August 25 | Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor (Vancouver)
- August | SFU's 60th Anniversary Alumni and Friends Social (Kelowna) details available soon...
SFU faculty/department events to explore:
- July 10 | Julian Brave NoiseCat: We Survived the Night (Vancouver)
- August 8 | Bard Explored – Goblin: Oedipus (Vancouver)
- Weekly | Starry Nights at SFU (Burnaby)
Alumni event listings are shared on our website, through email invitations, and on social media.
In case you missed it...
- Celebrating SFU’s June 2026 convocation graduands (SFU story)
- SFU becomes U SPORTS’ 59th member university (SFU Athletics article)
- Alumni startup Moment Energy Opens World’s Largest EV Battery Repurposing Megafactory (techcouver article)
- Alumnus Glenn Joyal nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada (CBC story)
- Adults with ADHD may pay high price to mask traits and fit in, SFU study finds (SFU story)