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Alumni newsletter: May 2026
In this issue: alumni profiles, upcoming events—including lunch at the Web Summit on May 13, news at SFU, our next book club selection, and more!
An alumnus’ legacy is fueling student innovation
A family’s gift, made in memory of an alumnus is empowering early stage entrepreneurship at SFU through The Thomas Kineshanko Memorial Entrepreneurial Prize. This fund supports the Idea Prize, helping students turn ideas into impactful ventures rooted in creativity, curiosity, and purpose.
Alumni Council profile: Adam Walter
"Post-secondary education has had an enormous impact on my life trajectory. I was, at best, a mediocre high school student, but university allowed me to pursue subjects that I was genuinely passionate about, and everything really clicked."
Adam Walter (BA ’14, MBA ’25), a proud member of the Leq'á:mel First Nation, first came to SFU as a transfer student, earning his BA in 2014 with a major in Political Science and minor in History.
Our next book...
Join us May 22 – July 24 as we read All That Life Can Afford. Participating in SFU Reads—our online book club—is free and a great way to discover new books while connecting with alumni from all over the world.
Alumnus Elio Luongo to become SFU’s 13th chancellor
“As a proud alumnus, I am humbled and honoured to be appointed the university’s next chancellor,” says Luongo. “I am thrilled to reconnect with SFU and continue to admire the university’s ability to be agile and entrepreneurial while providing a relevant education for all students and supporting their success in whatever they choose to do.”
Upcoming events
- May 9 | 2026 Emilie Mondor Invitational (Burnaby & Coquitlam)
- May 11 | Black Public Joy Special Literary and Cultural Gathering with Jay Pitter (Vancouver)
- May 12 | Never Forgotten: Public Monuments and Contemporary Memorializing (Vancouver)
- May 13 | Alumni Luncheon @ Web Summit 2026 (Vancouver)
- May 20 | Alumni Roundtable over Dinner (London)
- May 21 | SFU’s 60th Anniversary Social (London)
- May 29 | Alumni Lunch — sold out, waitlist available (Calgary)
- May 29 | Starry Nights Live (Online)
- June 8 – 12 | Spring Convocation! (Burnaby)
In case you missed it...
- Student-athletes, coaches, staff and supporters were recognized and celebrated during the annual Athletic Awards. (SFU Athletics)
- Teaching with purpose: Alumni shine among Teaching Excellence Award recipients (SFU story)
- MRM alumnus Clint Alexander leads impactful career at the intersection of people and science (SFU story)
- For 22+ years, Ruth Silverman has generously supported students to flourish through a variety of awards and bursaries (SFU story)
- A new SFU study suggests that autonomy is the key to happiness (SFU story)
Smartphones, tablets & phone plans
Exclusive savings, family benefits and a device protection discount—SFU alumni have access to the Rogers Preferred Program through our partner Fraser Valley Wireless.