2024 Statements

SFU has begun a search for a new vice-president, finance and administration. We are undertaking a robust consultation to gather feedback into the candidate profile, and invite students, faculty and staff to participate in this important process.

As president of SFU, I am often asked by students, faculty and staff to take a stance on partisan political matters and current events. I want to share some thoughts on why I have come to the view that it is important for university administration not to take public positions on such matters.

Martin Pochurko has announced his decision to retire from SFU, effective February 7, 2025.

After 30 years in roles across the organization, including eight years as Vice-President, Joanne Curry, Vice-President, External Relations, has announced her intention to step down from her current role.

As we come to the end of a busy, productive and challenging year at SFU, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year behind us in my second annual Community Report.

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.

Last week, we were thrilled to hear the provincial government confirm that the SFU Medical School will be funded through Budget 2024.

SFU Board Chair Angie Lamarsh has shared that I have been reappointed for an additional five-year term as president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University.