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SUMMER 2016 5 coNTriBuTors 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 part of this story was 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.46). 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 curious 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 visit- ing SFU was the beautiful campuses, particularly the iconic buildings that make up the main cam- pus 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 heritage buildings also. It is an impressive range of spaces. Writer/editor/content strate- gist Lisa Manfield wrote "Stock Your Bookshelf with SFU Authors" (p.32). What I enjoyed most about this assignment was discover- ing how many incredible authors are actually SFU alumni like me. The most challenging part of this article was deciding which books to fit in limited bookshelf space! 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 deci- sions 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 proofrEAdErs EditoriAl AssistAnt sfu contributors ExEcutivE Editors publishEr AdvErtising sAlEs Janine verreault (Ba '95) stesha ho Catherine mullaly Kathleen almeida (Ba '09), melissa Edwards, ariane fleischmann (m.Pub. '15), Janet gyenes (Ba '92), hugh Johnston (professor emeritus), diane luckow (Ba '78), lisa manfield (Ba '96), anicka Quin (m.Pub. '03), allen tung (Ba '15), Justin Wong (Ba '15) Paul duchard, greg Ehlers, steven hughes, Clinton hussey, Paul Joseph, dale northey, nik West, the Peak Publication society melissa Edwards, michael White danika thibault veronica aarstad, ivana filipovic, marianne meadahl laurie morris, managing director, marketing & Brand management monica Bisal, director, university Communications Joanne Curry, vice-president, External relations Brianne harper phone: 604·299·7311 email: sales@canadawide.com 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

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