The Yvonne Becker Colloquium is presented by SFU Linguistics each year to honour our most significant benefactor.
In memory of Yvonne's great passion for linguistics, the department selects a speaker to offer a colloquium that is enlightening, cutting-edge, and unique in its perspective.
As Canada's engaged university, SFU's mission is to deliver academic and research excellence to harness new ideas and innovations for the benefit of society. SFU Linguistics is a major part of this initiative, with numerous research labs and a thriving graduate program dedicated to interdisciplinarity, breadth in research methodology, and diversity in theoretical perspective. Yvonne's generous contribution helps support our research efforts.
The event is open to the public. For details on the 2025 Yvonne Becker Colloquium, see this page.