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Archived messages

Messages from previous board chairs can be found below.

Angie Lamarsh (Board Chair, February 2022 - June 2024)

2024

  • July 18, 2024
    Chair's report - June Board meeting
    Learn the latest news from the Board of Governors and read reflections from Angie Lamarsh's time as board chair.
  • June 13, 2024
    Chair's report - May Board meeting
    Learn the latest news from the Board of Governors, including the approval of the School of Medicine at SFU and conversations around responsible investment.
  • May 30, 2024
    Message from the President and Board Chair: Information and next steps on responsible investments at SFU
    The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to distress all of us. Some in our community are looking for ways to make a meaningful difference and seeking information about SFU’s investment practices. SFU’s Board of Governors is aware of petitions from members of our community requesting divestment from companies producing military arms and related technologies.
  • April 23, 2024
    Chair's report - March Board meeting
    Learn the latest news from the Board of Governors, including updates to Board meetings moving forward, changes in Board membership and the approval of SFU's 2024-25 budget.
  • April 15, 2024
    2024–25 Budget Book released
    The Board of Governors has been deeply engaged in reviewing the budget with the executive team and the 2024–25 Budget Book is a reflection of this work. It was approved unanimously by the Board, and we are proud to deliver a balanced budget for the 2024–25 fiscal year.
  • February 13, 2024
    Chair's report - January Board meeting
    Learn the latest news from the Board of Governors, including President Johnson's reappointment and plans to repeal Policy B10.02.
  • February 01, 2024
    Update on Presidential Reappointment Review Process
    I am thrilled to share that the Board of Governors has unanimously approved the reappointment of incumbent president and vice-chancellor Dr. Joy Johnson.

2023

  • December 19, 2023
    Chair's report - November Board meeting
    At the November 30 Board meeting, we discussed several matters of critical importance to the university, including SFU's budget.
  • October 26, 2023
    Chair's report - September Board Meeting
    At the September 28 Board meeting, we discussed several matters of critical importance to the university, including progress on SFU’s work to Uphold Truth and Reconciliation.
  • July 20, 2023
    Chair's Report - June Board Meeting
    At the June 29 Board meeting, we discussed several matters of critical importance to the university, including progress on SFU’s sustainability and climate action work.
  • June 22, 2023
    Tamara Vrooman re-appointed as Chancellor
    The Simon Fraser University Board of Governors is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Tamara Vrooman as Chancellor of SFU.
  • June 13, 2023
    Chair's report - May Board Meeting
    At the May 25 Board meeting, we discussed several matters of critical importance to the university, including updates to key university positions, our ongoing Board governance review and Indigenous Governance work.
  • May 11, 2023
    Margarita Fullerton to support SFU Board governance as new University Secretary
    The Board of Governors and President are pleased to announce the appointment of Margarita Fullerton as University Secretary, effective May 23. Margarita is a senior operations adviser with experience providing guidance on strategy, operations and transformation initiatives to boards, executive and faculty leadership teams.
  • April 06, 2023
    Chair's Report - March Board Meeting
    At the March 30 Board meeting, we discussed several matters of critical importance to the university, including SFU’s budget. Here is a summary of recent news from the Board.

2022