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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Simon_Fraser_UniversitySimon Fraser University - Wikipedia

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   The university was named after Simon Fraser, a North West Company fur trader and explorer. The original name of the school was Fraser University, but was changed because the initials "FU" evoked the profane phrase "fuck you". [10] [11] In May of the same year, Gordon M. Shrum was appointed as the university's first chancellor. From a variety of ...

2. campusguides.ca › 2021/09/01 › a-brief-history-ofA Brief History of Simon Fraser University - Campus Guides

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   Sep 1, 2021 · Simon Fraser University officially opened its doors to two thousand five hundred students on September 9, 1965. A fun fact about the school’s name is that it was originally supposed to be called Fraser University, but there was some speculation that “FU” wouldn’t look great on things like sports jerseys and merch (I think we all know why).

3. macleans.ca › education › spotlight-on-simon-fraserSpotlight on Simon Fraser University: Canada’s Top ...

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   Oct 10, 2024 · For the 16th time in 17 years, the Vancouver-area institution has taken the No. 1 spot in our rankings among universities in the comprehensive category. One of the factors that puts SFU on top ...

4. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleSimon Fraser University - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Feb 8, 2012 · Simon Fraser University, in BURNABY, BC, was named after explorer Simon FRASER and was founded in 1965. It opened as one of Canada's instant universities, built to meet the anticipated need for higher education in BC's Lower Mainland. Situated on top of Burnaby Mountain, the award-winning main campus, designed by architects Arthur ERICKSON and ...

5. www.sfu.ca › history › aboutA Brief Decolonized History of SFU - Simon Fraser University

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   May 12, 2022 · Department of History Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, British Columbia. 778-782-3521 histgo@sfu.ca

6. theprovince.com › news › local-news50 little-known facts about 50-year-old Simon Fraser University

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   Jun 16, 2016 · In 1968, student council members sought to rename the school Louis Riel University, calling explorer Simon Fraser “a member of the vanguard of pirates, thieves and carpet-baggers which ...

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   Why is Fraser University called Fraser University?

   • The university was named after Simon Fraser, a North West Company fur trader and explorer. The original name of the school was Fraser University, but was changed because the initials "FU" evoked the profane phrase "fuck you". In May of the same year, Gordon M. Shrum was appointed as the university's first chancellor.

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   When did Simon Fraser University open?

   • Simon Fraser University officially opened its doors to two thousand five hundred students on September 9, 1965. A fun fact about the school’s name is that it was originally supposed to be called Fraser University, but there was some speculation that “FU” wouldn’t look great on things like sports jerseys and merch (I think we all know why).

   A Brief History of Simon Fraser University - Campus Guides

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   Why did Simon Fraser University change its name?

   • In 1963, the minister responsible, Les Peterson, changed the name to Simon Fraser University — likely because he didn’t like the idea of those first two initials on a varsity jacket. (SFU was nicknamed the “instant university” because construction started in November 1963 and it welcomed its first 2,628 students in September 1965.)

   50 little-known facts about 50-year-old Simon Fraser University

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   Who designed Simon Fraser University?

   • The academic quadrant, designed by Arthur Erickson. Simon Fraser University, in BURNABY, BC, was named after explorer Simon FRASER and was founded in 1965. It opened as one of Canada's instant universities, built to meet the anticipated need for higher education in BC's Lower Mainland.

   Simon Fraser University - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   What are some interesting facts about Simon Fraser University?

   • Enjoy this short history of Simon Fraser University, and find some extended cool facts here. Let’s begin with the man who the school is named after: Simon Fraser. He was a loyalist, explorer, and fur trader back in the day.

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   Is Simon Fraser University a good school?

   • 46. Simon Fraser University is consistently ranked among Canada’s top comprehensive universities. SFU has topped Maclean’s annual rankings of top comprehensive universities in Canada 11 times over the past 24 years, including in 2015 and from 2008 through 2012.

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8. www.canadianuniversityrealestate.com › blog › aThe History of Simon Fraser University

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   During this expedition in 1808, Simon Fraser navigated his way through most parts of B.C. and finally found his way to the area that we now know as Vancouver. The university now proudly not only bears his name but also the Fraser coat of arms. In 1963, a report by J.B. MacDonald explored the possibility of opening a new university in the lower ...