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FALL 2015 simon 5 CONTRIBUTORS Simon is a special commemorative publication to mark SFU's 50th anniversary. Reproduction of the contents of this issue, except brief passages for review purposes, is forbidden without the express written permission of the publisher. Writer/editor Janet Gyenes (BA '92) wrote the feature "Back to the Future: SFU Through the Decades" (p.11). What I enjoyed most about this assignment was the chance to go deep into SFU's colourful history, plus all the nostalgia from my four years at SFU. The most challenging parts of this article were trying to encapsulate major accomplishments into sound bites. The most important thing that SFU taught me was to work hard and the rest will fall into place. Photographer Nik West shot the photo essay "50 Hours in the Life of SFU" (p.60). What I enjoyed most about this assignment was that I love shooting photo essays. I love to roam around with my camera in hand and try to capture interesting moments. It's the freedom to be curi- ous and poke around in places not everyone has access to. The most challenging part of this assignment was that because we shot during the summer, classes weren't in full swing so I had to dig deeper. You have to be patient and roam the same areas or wait in a spot and be ready for that unexpected moment to happen. What impressed me the most about visiting SFU was SFU has beautiful campuses, particularly the iconic buildings that make up the main campus in Burnaby. I love architecture. The newer Surrey campus is modern and very cool, as is the downtown Woodward's campus. There is a mix of new and old, with classes in old heritage buildings also. It is an impressive range of spaces. Writer/editor/content strategist Lisa Manfi eld wrote numerous pro les for the "Champions, Innovators, Doers & Change Makers" feature (p.26). What I enjoyed most about this assignment was learning more about so many inspiring alumni. The most challenging parts of this article were tting long lists of incredible accomplishments into very short pro les. The most important thing that SFU taught me was how to apply my degree out in the world. Doing the Co-op work experience program at SFU was one of the best career decisions I've ever made, and one of the most valuable components of my degree. CHAIRMAN, CEO PRESIDENT CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION VICE PRESIDENT /SALES PRODUCTION MANAGER (on leave) CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Peter Legge Samantha Legge Charlene Rooke Rick Thibert Kim McLane Rebecca Legge Kirsty Senior Ashley Cleggett EDITOR ART DIRECTOR CREATIVE ADVISOR PUBLISHED BY CONTRIBUTING WRITERS CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS PROOF READER EDITORIAL ASSISTANT SFU CONTRIBUTORS EXECUTIVE EDITORS PUBLISHER ADVERTISING SALES Janine Verreault (BA '95) Stesha Ho Catherine Mullaly Kathleen Almeida (BA '09), Carleigh Baker (Writer's Studio diploma '12), Melissa Edwards, Ariane Fleischmann (M.Pub. '15), Janet Gyenes (BA '92), Hugh Johnston (professor emeritus), Diane Luckow (BA '78), Lisa Manfi eld (BA '96), Anicka Quin (M.Pub. '03), Allen Tung (BA '15), Justin Wong (BA '15) Adam Blasberg, Tonia Cowan, Paul Duchard, Greg Ehlers, Steven Hughes, Clinton Hussey, Paul Joseph, Dale Northey, Nik West, The Peak Publication Society Melissa Edwards Danika Thibault Veronica Aarstad, Monica Bisal, Ivana Filipovic, Marianne Meadahl Sarah Temple, executive director, Communications & Marketing and Laurie Morris, managing director, Marketing & Brand Management Philip Steenkamp, vice-president, External Relations Brianne Harper phone: 604·299·7311 email: sales@canadawide.com simon P U B L I S H E D B Y c a n a d a w i d e . c o m P U B L I S H E D B Y C A N A D A W I D E M E D I A L I M I T E D | c a n a d a w i d e . c o m