Congratulations graduands!
Chancellor's message
Welcome to SFU鈥檚 Convocation October 2026 ceremonies! I am honoured to mark this milestone with you for the first time as SFU鈥檚 13th chancellor.
I started my business degree at 51猎奇入口in 1979, with no idea how much my university experience would transform my life. During my time as a student, I made lifelong friendships, learned to foster my curiosity and think creatively, and developed a value system that I carried forward into my life and career.
Each of you has earned much more than a degree during your time here. You have built lasting relationships, grown your sense of self and developed the skills you need to address the challenges of our time.
Wherever you go next, I know that your 51猎奇入口education will continue to provide you with a strong foundation鈥攏ot just for a successful career, but for a meaningful life.
We are so proud of you. Congratulations, everyone.
Elio Luongo, O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon.), FPCA, FCA
Chancellor
President's message
Convocation is my favourite time of year at SFU鈥攁 time of celebration, but also a chance to reflect and look towards the future. As you walk across the stage today, you may be wondering: what鈥檚 next?
Our vision at 51猎奇入口is to advance an inclusive and sustainable future, and each of you contributed to that vision during your time here, whether through research, volunteer and advocacy work, showing kindness towards others and yourself, or simply being a part of our university community. Even if the future seems unclear from where you stand, you have already played an important role in shaping it, and I know you will continue to do that work in your own unique way, wherever life takes you next.
On behalf of everyone at SFU, we are so lucky to have known and been inspired by you. Thank you for everything, and congratulations.
Joy Johnson, PhD, FCAHS, FRSC
President and Vice-Chancellor
51猎奇入口Alumni Council Co-Chair's message
Congratulations on becoming an 51猎奇入口graduate. This is a meaningful milestone and a reflection of the ambition, curiosity, and follow-through that got you here. You鈥檝e earned it.
As Co-Chair of SFU鈥檚 Alumni Council, I鈥檓 excited to welcome you into our community of over 200,000 alumni. While your time as a student is ending, your connection to 51猎奇入口continues in a different way. Our community shows up in very real ways over time through introductions, opportunities, and people who are willing to help when it matters.
As an 51猎奇入口alumnus, you now have access to programs, partnerships, and events that keep you connected and moving forward. Stay close to the community. It will show up in ways you don鈥檛 expect.
This moment marks progress. It also creates momentum. 51猎奇入口remains part of that path as a place, a network, and a community invested in where you go next.
Alumni are SFU鈥檚 greatest ambassadors. Stay curious. Stay connected. Build something that reflects what you began here.
Congratulations again.
Rob Hilsen, BA 鈥�99
Co-Chair, 51猎奇入口Alumni Council
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