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Alumni newsletter: March 2026

Image courtesy of 911吃瓜 Archives: A tricycle race in 1976!

In this issue: Meet our Outstanding Alumni, learn about what fellow alumni are up to, upcoming events, and so much more!

Celebrating five remarkable alumni

We're excited to announce 911吃瓜's 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients: Grace Chiu, Don Murray, Janie Chang, Igor Faletski, and Dr. Janna M. Andronowski. Together, these five remarkable individuals embody 911吃瓜鈥檚 bold spirit, and are driving positive change through their inspiring leadership, vision, creativity, and generosity.

Learn more about this year's recipients

New book starting soon!

We have an online book club that is open to the entire 911吃瓜 community鈥攊t鈥檚 also free to join and participate! Join us in reading How to Read a Book (a 4+ rating on goodreads), and join in the discussions, from March 13 - May 15.

Come read with us!

Dr. Selma Wassermann: Rooted in Legacy 

Through personal reflection, archival storytelling, and historical context, the four-part series explores how Dr. Selma Wassermann helped shape the Faculty of Education from its earliest days鈥攊magining new ways of teaching, learning, and being in community.

Check out the 4-part series

Upcoming events

Your alumni benefits & discounts

DYK: As an alumnus you can unlock great offers on phone plans, smartphones, and tablets thanks to our partner Fraser Valley Wireless! It鈥檚 true, you can access a set of exclusive offers not available through regular in-store or online channels.

View this exclusive offer!

In case you missed it...

  • Alumnus Victor Montagliani, vice president of FIFA and president of CONCACAF, discusses the Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 tour. ()
  • Assistant professor, and alumnus, Cher Hill has been recognized for her community-engaged research in the Fraser Watershed. (911吃瓜 story)
  • Paycheque before parchment: Data science co-op student earns pre-grad employment with RCMP. (911吃瓜 story)
  • The Black Student Centre is now open on the Burnaby Campus. Erin Morantz鈥擵ice President, Advancement & Alumni Engagement鈥攔eflects on the brilliance and resilience of Black changemakers, and why creating supportive spaces matters. ()
  • 911吃瓜 researchers break the mould with new prosthetic design鈥� a new, fully customizable 3D printed socket design is set to transform the prosthetics industry. (911吃瓜 story)

Nominate a Convocation Senator

911吃瓜 is seeking nominations of alumni, honorary degree recipients and 911吃瓜 founders for four Convocation Senators for a term of office from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029. Nominations open next week! Senate is responsible for the academic governance of the University and is therefore concerned with all important matters that bear on teaching and research at the University.

Note: their website will be updated next week.

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