Congratulations FASS Graduates of June 2021!

A message from Jane Pulkingham, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Congratulations on completing your degree and becoming an SFU graduate! I recognize that reaching this milestone has been no small feat. It has taken perseverance and dedication throughout your time at university.

Do not be daunted by the future. Rest assured that the skills you have practiced and refined will serve you well in the future.

Your ability to think critically, to create insights based on evidence, and to pursue deeper research are important assets. These will help you navigate your future through an ever-changing social, economic, and political landscape.

Now more than ever, the world needs your creativity and contributions.

As you join the ranks of outstanding FASS alumni, I hope you feel a stronger sense of community and belonging at SFU.

I wish you all the best in your next adventure, and I look forward to seeing how you will contribute your talents to making a better world.

~ Jane Pulkingham, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, SFU

Governor General’s Gold Medal

• Patricia I. Coburn, PhD, Psychology
  
  

Governor General's Silver Medal

• Jennifer Krentz, Psychology   

Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

• Anya Sass, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and Political Science

Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medals

• Dr. Jelena Golubović, Sociology & Anthropology, PhD
• Dr. Vince Hopkins, Political Science, PhD
  

Dean's Convocation Medals
Convocation Medals recognize academic achievement and are given to two graduating students at convocation.

• Chloe Falez, English
  
• Jenna Richmond, International Studies

Robert C. Brown Awards
The Robert C. Brown Award recognizes Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students for outstanding academic achievement combined with outstanding leadership.

• Mizuki Giffin, World Languages and Literatures
  
• Tristan Raymond, Psychology