Johnny Gates and Professor Ali Bhagat
Group Photo
Johnny Gates, Panelists
Panelists
On March 16, #SFUSPP & the SFU PPSA held a Career Night for undergrads.
Panelists: Rohini Arora, NDP MLA for Burnaby East & Kim Deighton, Manager of Bylaw Services for New West
We thank them for their insights.
Moderators: Sania Shenasa & Johnny Gates
Organizer: Prof. @alibhagat.bsky.social
SFU Undergrads: Register by 5 PM today to attend this networking event on Monday! We are also welcoming a third panelist, Kim Deighton, Manager of Bylaw Services for the City of New Westminster!
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Professor Natahnee Winder, who received a Lower Division Course Grant, presented at the event and spoke about "Learning about Colonial Institutions".
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Ready to take the next step in your academic journey?
Applications are now open for the September 2026 intake of the MPP program at SFU.
In this video, Prof. Kora DeBeck shares what makes #SFUSPP unique & how the program prepares students to tackle policy challenges.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eMD...
Last month, #SFUSPP & @sfuindg.bsky.social co-hosted “Working with First Nations Communities,” a workshop highlighting principles important for working w/ Indigenous peoples on public policy. We thank Samantha Jack (Nuu-Chah-Nulth & Yale Nations) of Len Pierre Consulting for leading this session.
Watch as our own Professor @alibhagat.bsky.social discusses how narratives of safety, belonging, and nationhood are constructed for refugees, immigrants, and newcomers.
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#cdnpoli When you allow elites to accumulate too much wealth & power, this is what happens...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J0o...
#TaxTheRich #SFUSPP
Congratulations to all the SFU researchers, including our own Professor @koradebeck.bsky.social! "DeBeck and her team are generating policy-relevant science to guide public health responses to the overdose crisis."
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SFU alumnus Kyler Garza found that completing a public policy minor complemented his political science minor. “I believe the intersection of Political Science & Public Policy offers valuable insight into how our world works & the forces that shape it.”
www.sfu.ca/politics/peo...
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Thinking about applying to the Master of Public Policy for September 2026?
Registration is closing soon. Watch our info session to learn about the program, curriculum, & career pathways—then don’t wait to submit your application.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBZr...
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Welcome to the spring 2026 semester, #SFUSPP students!
Here’s to an engaging, challenging semester ahead. We’re here if you need anything. Please reach out.
More info on our site: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...
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Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from all of us at SFU Public Policy!
We’ll be on a social media break until Jan 5th, and can’t wait to share new content with you in 2026.
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Missed the Public Policy Minor info session? The full recording is now live! Hear from faculty, advisors & the PPSA about the program and the paid work opportunities available to students. 🎓📽️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL8c...
#SFUSPP #undergraduates @sfufass.bsky.social
⏰ Register by Sun 5 PM PT for our Public Policy Minor Info Session!
Meet Prof. Ali Bhagat & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram and get your questions answered.
📅 Monday, 12:30–1:30 PM PT
RSVP: tinyurl.com/527kwx9b
#SFUSPP #undergrads @sfufass.bsky.social
🎓 SFU undergrads — make an impact with a Minor in Public Policy!
Join our online info session on Mon, Nov 24 at 12:30 PM PT.
Meet Undergrad Chair Prof. Ali Bhagat & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram.
💻 Don’t miss it!
Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/527kwx9b
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Register by 5 PM today to join our online Master of Public Policy info session.
Happening tomorrow at noon:
-Learn about the MPP program from Grad Chair Theodore Cosco.
-Hear firsthand from a current student.
-Get your questions answered.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
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Discover how you can bring about change & make meaningful contributions with a Master of Public Policy!
Join us online on Fri., November 7th (12 PM) to learn about the MPP program & get your questions answered.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
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Congratulations to all the winners, including Lisa Kim and Sadie Stoddart who are fourth-year students completing a public policy minor!
Sadie is also the co-founder and former co-president of the SFU Public Policy Student Association.
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We congratulate all the winners, including assistant professor Yushu Zhu on her Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social Sciences!
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📣Happening this Thursday—our School of Public Policy Open House!
Meet Director Dr. Steve Weldon, Manager Brian Chand, Advisor Colin Schuler Ram, & our amazing students! 👋
Learn about our undergrad & grad programs.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/ys3uh9jm
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Now Hiring! SFU CERi is seeking a DTES Climate Resiliency Research & Advocacy Coordinator to support community-led climate action in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. For SFU grad students passionate about equity & climate justice.
Apply by Nov 7th: www.sfu.ca/ceri/job-pos...
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Our open house is happening in ten days!
-Meet faculty, staff, & current students.
-Learn about our undergrad & grad programs.
📅 October 30 (4-6:30 PM)
🗺️ Teck Gallery (SFU Harbour Centre)
Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/ys3uh9jm
#SFUSPP #masters
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Watch Distinguished SFU Professor Kora DeBeck, who is now a member of The Royal Society of Canada, speak about her research, which addresses the toxic drug crisis, now the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpLx...
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You're invited to our Open House on October 30th from 4-6:30 PM at the Teck Gallery! Meet our faculty, staff, & current students, & get your questions answered about our undergraduate & graduate programs.
Learn more/RSVP: eventbrite.ca/e/school-of-...
#SFUSPP #gradschool @sfufass.bsky.social
Considering a graduate degree in Public Policy?
Join our virtual information session on November 7th (12 PM PT) to learn more about the program, application process, & more. We'll also be answering your questions live!
Learn more/RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/master-of-...
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We are now accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Indigenous Public Policy. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment with a start date of July 15th, 2026.
To learn more/apply, visit our website: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...
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Nominations now open for the 2025 CERi Awards! Celebrate outstanding community-engaged SFU research that drives positive change. $1,500 cash prize for recipients. Let's recognize impactful work together!
Deadline: Nov. 7th, 2025
Details: bit.ly/ceriaward
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We proudly present our newest #SFUSPP graduate students who had the opportunity to engage with faculty, staff, & the grad caucus during their orientation at SFU's Harbour Centre campus yesterday! Looking forward to continuing this journey with you.
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Discover how the #SFU School of Public Policy minor can enhance your degree when you visit our table at Welcome Day! New undergrads, we are looking forward to meeting you, answering your questions, & giving you some cool swag this morning!
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Congratulations to our assistant professor Yushu Zhu on this tremendous achievement! We look forward to celebrating with you in person at the FASS Fall Reception in October.
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