About Ceremonies and Events

The Ceremonies and Events Office (C&E) advances Simon Fraser University's strategic vision of engagement by producing key university celebrations and milestone events including convocation and the university's high-profile presidential, institutional, advancement, alumni, ceremonial, government and partner events. Producing over 75 events annually, locally, nationally and internationally, the department also ensures that ceremony and event protocols and traditions are maintained at events across the university. 

We develop and implement a range of events showcasing SFU as a leading university defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research and far-reaching community engagement. The office also serves as the Chancellor's Office and consults and collaborates with the President’s Office, Advancement, Alumni Engagement, Government Relations, Research and other university leadership on the strategic alignment, conceptualization, programming and delivery of high-profile events or celebrations.

The Ceremonies and Events team is committed to reconciliation and decolonization. We promise to educate ourselves and others, to respectfully include Indigenous practices, protocols and ceremony into our events, and to continue building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples across these lands.