Love at First Bite Cooking Contest

Win 1 of 2 $40 Gift Cards

Send us a cooking video of what you’re making for your loved ones, your friends, (or just yourself) for Valentine’s Day!

We have two divisions - one for residents with stove and kitchen, one for residents with no stove, just microwave, toasters, blenders and fridge, must be filmed in common spaces, not inside your room.

• Film yourself making the food, we need to see you in the video
• Submit it to rescmns@sfu.ca by Wednesday, February 14 @11:59PM
• If you have difficulty being in front of the camera while you cook, film a shot of you waving to the camera in the beginning
• No need to include the whole process, just show us the steps like a cooking tutorial video and film the final product
• Please film in portrait, as we will be sharing the winner’s video on Instagram
• Judging Criteria: Creativity, Presentation of food, Quality of video
• Submit your video to rescmns@sfu.ca by February 14, 11:59pm.
• Winners of each division get a $40 gift card

Note: You must be a resident living on campus this semester to join this contest.

Examples: Pink Pasta / Date Night Pasta / Super Easy Dessert For 1

Super Bowl - Strike A Pose And Score Big

Score big for your team by sending us a photo of you wearing your favorite sports jersey, OR an outfit that you would wear to watch Super Bowl to support your team.

• Participants are required to submit a photo of themselves wearing a sports jersey or an outfit representing their favourite team.
• Submit it to rescmns@sfu.ca by Thursday, February 8 @11:59 PM
• Judging Criteria: Creativity, passion and how well it captures the essence of a sports fan, quality of photo
• Cool submissions win a $10 gift card

Note: You must be a resident living on campus this semester to join this contest.

Practice Shared Washroom Etiquette

Please practice proper washroom etiquette, as the washrooms are a common space to be shared with others. This includes keeping the area clean by wiping down areas after use, flushing only toilet paper down the toilets, and disposing of all other garbage into their appropriate garbage bins, and also reporting any maintenance issues on MyPlace@SFU.

ON-CAMPUS

Hobby & Games Lounge

FEBRUARY 8th, from 12PM - 2PM

Global Student Centre (AQ 2013)

Check out the Hobby and Games Lounge. Whether you are currently working on a beautiful embroidery project or you like to sketch and paint, bring your hobby projects along. We will also have snacks, craft supplies, puzzles, and board games for your enjoyment to hang out and meet fellow students. Registration is encouraged, drop-ins are always welcome.

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Responding to Crisis: Naloxone Training and Overdose Awareness Workshop

FEBRUARY 8th, from 2PM - 4PM

Surrey Campus (SRYC 3040)

Join DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society at SFU Surrey Campus for this workshop to enhance your understanding of substance use in Canada. With SFU Campus Public Safety and guest speakers from the Fraser Health Overdose Outreach Team, you will learn how to administer and receive a naloxone kit - a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid (for example, fentanyl) overdose. Refreshments will be provided.

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Financial Basics In Canada Information Session

FEBRUARY 9th, FROM 2:30PM - 3:30PM

VIA Zoom

Attend a virtual session on Canadian financial literacy. You will learn about different types of bank accounts in Canada, the importance of building a good credit score and saving and investing tools for students. Registration in required.

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Writing (against) Vancouver

FEBRUARY 9TH, AT 7PM

SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (ROOM 1400)

Join SFU English in spotlighting the work of Vancouver-based writers Sam Wiebe and Carleigh Baker. This free event will be moderated by Sean Cranbury, and will also feature new work by writers who consulted with Sam Wiebe while he was the 2023 Ellen & Warren Tallman Writer in Residence. The discussion will be followed by a Q & A and catered reception.

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Interrobang?

Available now

As a one-year celebration of the launch of Interrrobang game by the Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office, and after a successful year of encouraging feedback from students, staff and faculty, the SVSPO is excited to share a low barrier way to access the game with a Print & Play version of InterroBang. Download your copy now and get to know yourself and your friends via this engaging game.

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OFF-CAMPUS

Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival

January 13th - February 14th

Check out the 14th Annual Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival happening at select stores across all of Greater Vancouver. From over 160 flavours of delicious hot chocolate, at 105 different locations, go enjoy these specialty hot chocolates before the festival ends.

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