Rhythm of Life raises thousands
The annual Rhythm of Life Walk/Run raised roughly $12,000 for cardiac rehabilitation programs in Burnaby. The Burnaby Hospital's cardiac rehab program and its participants organized this year's event with a grant from the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. The money raised came from pledges, donations to the foundation and registration for the run on Sept. 21 at Burnaby Lake.
Celebrating women in science
Did you know Oct. 14 is Ada Lovelace Day? Lovelace, an English mathematician from the early 1800s, is considered the world's first programmer for her contributions to the Analytical Engine, a predecessor to the modern computer. Every October, Ada Lovelace Day is celebrated around the world to highlight women's contributions in science, technology, engineering and math - or STEM for short.
SFU is hosting two special events for Ada Lovelace Day. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will be an amateur crew editing Wikipedia pages to improve the profiles of SFU's female researchers. Volunteers are encouraged to help, and you don't need Wiki editing experience. The event will be held in SFU's research commons on the seventh floor of the W.A.C. Bennett library.
Later that day, from 2 to 3 p.m., Jennifer Gardy, the Canada Research Chair in Public Health and Genomics at UBC, will speak on women in science and their representation in media. This event is in the IRMACS theatre in the applied sciences building. To RSVP for either event, go to www.lib.sfu.ca.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Congrats to Burnaby's Sarah Savic Kallesoe, a first-year SFU student who was recently given the Duke of Edinburgh Award, an international honour for youth. Like all recipients, Kallesoe had to excel in five areas: physical fitness, skills, outdoor adventure, community service and social responsibility. Kallesoe received the award on Sept. 13 in Victoria.
Learn how to netweave
The Bob Prittie Metrotown library is hosting an introductory event on "netweaving." What's netweaving, you ask? According to a memo we received, it's a form of networking that involves making connections with others in a more authentic, genuine and caring way. Laura Mack, a business consultant, and Katarina Thorsen, a Vancouver artist, are hosting the two-hour workshop. There will be netweaving exercises, so be ready to share and open your heart. The workshop takes place on Monday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bob Prittie library branch is at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Admission is free, but register by calling 604-436-5400.
