The Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) is a student funded and directed resource centre at SFU. We support environmental and social change through research, education and action.
Spring 2012
Come and say hi and have lunch with us at our Open House on Wed. Jan 25th from 12-2 @ SFPIRG. There will also be an opportunity for interested students to learn more about the ARX (Action Research Exchange) project and see what research proposals are currently on offer. Plus, our weekly free coffee (and tea) days start again on Tues. Jan 24th @ SFPIRG.
On Thurs. Jan 26th we have an amazing talk, followed by a workshop, called "Sex Trade, Social Justice & You" from 1-4pm. The talk will be lead by "Feminism for Real" author & self-described multiracial Indigenous hip-hop feminist reproductive justice freedom fighter, Jessica Yee. See our Calendar of Events for details.
Join us for our first Fat Happiness Day on Tues. Jan 31st from 12-1:30pm - a chance to gather together for a facilitated discussion about the politics of fat and body size diversity. Join us in the SFPIRG Lounge. There will be cupcakes!
If you're looking for a basic grounding in all these ideas, take part in the No Blame, No Shame Intro to Anti-Oppression workshop, taking place on Thurs. Feb 9th from 1-3:30pm in MBC 2294. Systemic
forms of oppression are issues within our communities, our organizations, our
school & academic departments, and our personal relationships. We
know - or have been told - that they cause real harm. What
we may not know is how to translate our good intentions into meaningful action
for change. Join us for a workshop that will explore the answers to these questions.
All events are free and open to everyone. Advance registration is required for all our workshops. See our Calendar of Events for details of these and all our events. We look forward to seeing you this semester!
- The SFPIRG Team
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SFPIRG is seeking a Volunteer Independent Electoral Officer
SFPIRG will be putting out a call for nominations for folks interested in sitting on the SFPIRG Board of Directors in March. To run this process, we are looking for an Electoral Officer who is responsible for overseeing the nomination and electoral process (for the Board of Directors) from late February to April. The position involves 1- 5 hours a week of work in February and March, with more work during the election period (if required) in April. Qualifications include leadership skills; communication skills, able to convey information clearly both orally and in writing; integrity and ability to respect process and confidentiality; highly organized, able to work independently; commitment to social and environmental justice. An honorarium of $200 will be given for the nominations period, and in the case of elections, another $300 will be given. If you are interested, please send your name, contact information, why you are interested in the position and why you would make a good Electoral Officer to admin(at)sfpirg.ca. The deadline is Friday, February 17th, at noon. SFPIRG is student-based and student-funded non-profit organization at SFU. We are a resource centre focusing on social and environmental justice issues. If you have any questions or want more information please contact us or stop by the office, TC326 in the Rotunda.
Sign up as a user of the *NEW* Rotunda Library Online Database!
We are excited to welcome first time and seasoned library users to our new online library database. Please drop by SFPIRG (TC326 in the Rotunda) and fill out a Rotunda Library User Form to set up your own user account. Existing members of the library also need to do this. With this account, you can browse, renew, place holds and suggest new items via the internet. Visit rotunda.kohalibrary.com. Plus, we just got over 100 new books in. Come check them out! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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SFPIRG responds to possible lease termination by the SFSS. FAQs, interviews, letters and ways to show your support
SFPIRG gives donations to grassroots community initiatives and publications.
Books, DVDs, reports, zines and more on a wide range of social issues.
Find out how you can be a researcher for people inside the prison system.
A do-it-yourself space to fix your bicycle at SFPIRG complete with volunteer mechanics.
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