Simon Fraser University

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[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Update: Sept. 15, 2026, noon
Access control systems have been restored for GCA Woodwards, Wosk and Segal buildings.
Students, faculty and staff can now access these buildings. All afternoon classes, labs, university services and campus activities are proceeding as scheduled.
Thank you for your patience. We apologize for any inconvenience.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

The alarm system at Vancouver campus is currently malfunctioning, affecting SCA Woodwards, Segal and Wosk buildings. Students, faculty and staff are unable to enter these buildings at the present time. All in-person classes, university services, and campus activities before noon in these buildings are cancelled. Visit https://t.co/0xiD8ZYhfQ for more info.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Notice: Planned upgrade to the Surrey Data Centre on Sunday, September 13.

Please note the eight-hour outage will affect services hosted in the Surrey Data Centre, including Surrey landline phones, some network connectivity, AV systems, virtual machines, and select research data transfer and storage services.

If you continue to experience any technical issues after the upgrade, please contact ServiceHub: https://t.co/c5fHXOPIwl

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Filming Notice 🚨 August 24-27, 2026

A film production will be taking place at several locations on Burnaby campus, including the AQ Pond, Transportation Centre, Bennett Library and AQ hallway.

During filming, actors dressed in police uniforms may be visible in the area, and prop firearms will be used. Parking impacts will affect parts of Central Parkade and Contractors Lot. SFU filming staff will be present throughout production to assist with pedestrian flow and wayfinding.

RCMP officers will be present on Aug 25 and 26 during filming involving prop firearms. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

211 fanfares venues de 14 pays… et ce sont les Canadiens qui remportent le trophée 🇨🇦

Félicitations au corps de cornemuses de l'Université Simon Fraser. Il s'agit des premiers champions de l’extérieur du Royaume-Uni depuis 16 ans.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Garbage left beside bins and dumpsters provides an easy food source for raccoons and other wildlife. Help reduce wildlife activity on campus by placing waste in the proper container and ensuring lids are closed after use.

Learn more: https://t.co/VuTfYsq1tB

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Alert: Aug. 10, 2026, 9 p.m.: The phone outage impacting all SFU campuses has been resolved. All phone lines are now operating normally. Thank you for your patience. Please visit https://t.co/njspl33rxS for further updates or to report an outage.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

SFU Alert: (AUG. 10, 2026, 12 p.m.): SFU is currently experiencing a phone outage. IT Services is working to restore service as quickly as possible. In the event of an emergency please use mobile phones to call 911. Internal campus calls remain unaffected.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

From August 8 to 17, a film crew will be present on Gaglardi Way between the roundabout and South Campus Road. During this time, Gaglardi Way and the adjacent multi-use path will be closed.

Please note that Transit drop-off at the Transportation Centre (TC) will be relocated to Bay 3 on University Drive East, behind Bennett Library. Transit pick-up at TC will remain unchanged. Please follow posted signage and directions from traffic control personnel. Thank you for your cooperation.

Learn more: https://t.co/YqU75qoL6D

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

TEST (Thursday August 6, 11:00 a.m.): This is a test of the SFU emergency notification system. Thank you for participating in this emergency notification test. Regular testing helps ensure our emergency communication systems are ready when needed. No action is required.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Today, August 6th, SFU will be performing emergency testing.

The test alerts will be sent at 11 a.m. through two SFU emergency channels: desktop notifications on managed SFU devices and screens and the SFU Safe app.

Download the app and enable notifications to receive emergency alerts and important campus safety updates.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/4LEbPvwayQ

[Metro Vancouver @MetroVancouver]

Metro Vancouver Regional District has issued an air quality warning due to elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Yellow Air Quality Warning in areas of Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, and Orange Air Quality Warning in Fraser Valley Eastern.

https://t.co/fMKh2hlShx

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

It's hot out there!

Take steps to protect yourself from the heat and check in on colleagues, friends and family who may need extra support.

Bring a water bottle, know where to find cool spaces and watch for signs of heat-related illness, for yourself and those around you.

Learn more at: https://t.co/yK3CW3jBht

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Starting this week, the escalator at Production Way–University Skytrain Station is closed for replacement. Elevator and stair access to the platform will remain available throughout construction. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time to campus.

Learn more about the project at:
https://t.co/XooNYdyEt2

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Hot weather expected! 🔥

As temperatures rise, take steps to protect yourself from the heat and check in on colleagues, friends and family who may need extra support.

Bring a water bottle, know where to find cool spaces and watch for signs of heat-related illness, for yourself and those around you.

Learn more at: https://t.co/yK3CW3jBht

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Congratulations to Sarah Ye and Mya Periard, SFU’s 2026 @SchulichLeaders Scholarships recipients!

Sarah has been awarded a $120,000 scholarship to support her journey in engineering science, while Mya has received a $100,000 scholarship to pursue computing science.

The Schulich Leader Scholarships are among Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate STEM scholarships, awarded to exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to driving innovation.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Burnaby Campus Filming Notice: From July 12 to 14, a film crew will be present at Convocation Mall and the upper walkways in the area.

Filming will take place on July 13. Some actors will be wearing military uniforms as part of scenes being filmed. This is part of the production and should not be a cause for concern.

Please follow posted signage and directions from filming personnel. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

Burnaby Campus Filming Notice:

From July 6 to 10, a film crew will be present at the Transportation Centre (TC) Rotunda and TC street level. The TC street level will be enclosed during filming, with pedestrian detours in place to maintain access between nearby bus stops and campus. Access to the TC elevator will be maintained at all times.

Please follow posted signage and directions from filming personnel. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Simon Fraser University @SFU]

With increased raccoon activity on campus, this is a reminder that raccoons are attracted to areas where food waste and other food sources are easy to access. With a growing raccoon population on Burnaby Mountain, this can lead to increased wildlife activity around campus buildings.

Feeding or approaching wildlife can make animals sick or aggressive, reduce their natural survival skills, and increase the risk of unsafe interactions with people, pets and other wildlife. Learn how you can help keep wildlife wild: https://t.co/CNKgZFGxET