Welcome Messages 

Dr. Melva Diamante

Message from the President

 What comes to mind when you’re challenged to "Go Beyond Yourself"?

For several students at SFU, it meant raising the bar of academic excellence and going beyond expectations.

In a past issue of the Bridge, I talked about what the school does to raise the bar of academic excellence. 

In this issue I find it a good time to reflect on how students go beyond themselves to maintain academic excellence as well as enrich their lives through extracurricular activities. You’re all familiar with the rigors of college life in SFU: endless readings, papers, assessments, exams, reports, group projects…

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Ms. Nataliya Lamb

Message from the Head of the School of Business and Computing

It is my pleasure to welcome you to SFU and to welcome you to your new life as a university student.

Most of you are asking yourself the question “Will I be successful?”

 But how can you achieve success? In University, in personal life, in business….

I want to introduce you to my ‘4 pillars of success’:
1. Planning
2. Practicing
3. Challenging
4. Having fun

Let me explain further:

Planning: Do you know that there is research showing that those people who set clear objectives for their future, double their chances to achieve these objectives Vs those who do not plan?

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Ms. Carol Pido

Message from the Head of the School of Hospitality Management

Dear Students,

Corporate Social Responsibility is now not only just a ‘buzz’ word or concept, but a conscientous effort, principal and lifestyle adopted by many organisations and individuals who recognise what we do today has an impact on our world, environment and the future! 

As a number of our students are due to commence their internships leading to final qualifications and employment opportunities, I continuously highlight to our students that potential host organisations and employers are seeking candidates that stand out in respect of organsiational, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills and  CSR projects and initiatives are an excellent way to display such traits and skills.

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