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

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   Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada. ... Louis Riel House (built in 1969 and closed in 2015) was an apartment ...

2. 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 ...

3. 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

4. www.sfu.ca › archives › archives-programArchives and Records Management - Simon Fraser University

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   Simon Fraser University was completed in time for the opening ceremonies on September 9, 1965, and was widely heralded across the world as an architectural success. Its innovative design complemented the remarkable pace in which it was built, creating a structure that soon became known as the "instant university".

5. 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).

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Simon-Fraser-UniversitySimon Fraser University | Research, Education, Innovation ...

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   Aug 30, 2024 · Simon Fraser University, privately endowed university in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with branch campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. It was established in 1963 and named after the explorer Simon Fraser. It has faculties of arts, science, applied sciences, graduate studies, business administration, education, and continuing studies and a ...

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   When was Simon Fraser University built?

   • Simon Fraser University was completed in time for the opening ceremonies on September 9, 1965, and was widely heralded across the world as an architectural success. Its innovative design complemented the remarkable pace in which it was built, creating a structure that soon became known as the "instant university".

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   Who founded Simon Fraser University?

   • Simon Fraser University was founded upon the recommendation of a 1962 report entitled Higher Education in British Columbia and a Plan for the Future by John B. Macdonald.

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   Where is Simon Fraser University located?

   • Simon Fraser University has three campuses, each located in different parts of Greater Vancouver. SFU's original campus is located in Burnaby, atop Burnaby Mountain. The Vancouver campus consists of multiple buildings in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey campus is located inside Central City.

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   What is Simon Fraser University known for?

   • It was established in 1963 and named after the explorer Simon Fraser. It has faculties of arts, science, applied sciences, graduate studies, business administration, education, and continuing studies and a school for the contemporary arts. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

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   Are Simon Fraser University buildings European-inspired?

   • The buildings are definitely European-inspired and created with lots of detail in mind! Simon Fraser University officially opened its doors to two thousand five hundred students on September 9, 1965.

   A Brief History of Simon Fraser University - Campus Guides

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   How many students are enrolled at Simon Fraser University?

   • Currently, there are reportedly 25,425 students enrolled at Simon Fraser University! In case you were wondering, that’s 22,925 more students attending the University than the initial opening in 1965. It’s amazing to see how the school has grown; maybe you’ll be the 25,426 th student!

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8. www.sfu.ca › aboutAbout - Simon Fraser University

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   Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.