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SFU Beedie professor June Francis selected to chair B.C.’s new anti-racism data committee

Oct 3, 2022

June Francis, professor of marketing at SFU’s Beedie School of Business, has been selected to lead B.C.’s new anti-racism data committee, signalling another major stride in her efforts to advocate for anti-racism in British Columbia and make the province a more inclusive place. Out of 160 applicants to join the committee, 11 were selected, with Francis appointed chair of the committee. “We’ve selected 11 members who will help us identify how we can improve government […]

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SFU Beedie professor June Francis at heart of city’s redevelopment plan for Hogan’s Alley

Sep 21, 2022

A new city project hopes to reclaim some of the hope that was lost when city planning in the early 70s led to the displacement and erasure of Hogan’s Alley, Vancouver’s historic Black neighbourhood. The City of Vancouver has signed a historic agreement with the Hogan’s Alley Society to become home to new apartments and a potential cultural centre. At the heart of this project is June Francis, co-chair of the Hogan’s Alley Society and […]

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SFU Beedie alumni Charles Chang and Denise Williams honoured with 2022 Outstanding Alumni Awards

Jul 5, 2022

Simon Fraser University is recognizing two inspiring SFU Beedie alumni, among four SFU alumni, with the 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award: world-class entrepreneur and business mentor, Charles Chang, and trailblazing digital equity advocate for Indigenous peoples, Denise Williams. Our remarkable alumni are making positive impact around the world in fields such as business and philanthropy as well as technological development and community service, and contributing to a brighter, more equitable future for all. Read more about […]

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SFU Beedie and the Vancouver Economic Commission launch new industry-academia research lab

Mar 5, 2021

The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business (SFU Beedie) today launched the Economic Transformation Lab (ETL), a platform for collaboration between industry and academia that researches the seismic trends anticipated to impact Vancouver’s economy in the coming decades. The program’s objective is to develop actionable goals, programs, or insights that shape policy advocacy and will help future-proof Vancouver against these trends. “The Economic Transformation Lab builds on VEC’s foundational […]

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Beedie professor elected to Vancouver School Board

Oct 23, 2017

Judy Zaichkowsky, University Professor of Marketing at SFU’s Beedie School of Business, has won election to the Vancouver School Board. Zaichkowsky, representing the Green Party, secured a seat on the nine-strong board at Vancouver’s byelection on October 14, 2017, after receiving the second highest number of votes among the 19 candidates. Zaichkowsky received 23,383 votes, representing 7.14% of total votes cast. “This foray into politics was a very gratifying experience, as I got to connect […]

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