Series consists of records related to the building of Marker of Change, the Women's Monument by the artist, Beth Alber. The Groundbreaking Ceremony is also documented.

The monument consists of fourteen pink Laurentian granite "benches" arranged in a wide circle approximately ninety feet in diameter. Each bench approximates the length of a woman's body (5'5"), representing and inscribed with the name of one of the murdered women. (Each name appears on the side of the bench facing into the circle.) A horizontal vulva-shaped hollow, sand-blasted into the top surface of each bench, gathers rainwater, a symbolic vessel for tears and memory. Every other bench has an inscription of the Dedication in one of seven languages. The Dedication reads:

The fourteen women named here were
murdered December 6, 1989
University of Montreal.
We, their sisters and brothers,
remember, and work for a better world.
In memory and in grief for all women
who have been murdered by men.
For women of all countries, all classes,
all ages, all colours.

Surrounding the benches is a protective ring of clay tiles with over five thousand names of individuals and groups who donated to the Project. Tiles inscribed with epitaphs written by the families are located across from the bench of their respective daughters or sisters. A feather inscription designed by Susan Point is incised in Genevieve Bergeron's bench to signify to all First Nations people that the language inscribed there, Chinook, is First Nations. An orientation stand at one corner of the site has key text written in Braille and raised lettering for people who are visually impaired. The site is wheelchair accessible.

Includes all of the inscriptions that appear on Marker of Change --- for example, the text on the fourteen families' tiles, on the benches, donor tiles and orientation stand, and a drawing of the feather. Also includes a site map and donor tile placement map, and a file describing tile creation by Sumas Clay Inc. Should damage occur, these records contain the details that would be needed to guide repairs or restoration. Also includes budget, contracts and the Engineer's Seal of Approval.

Series consists of records relating to the Unveiling Ceremony for Marker of Change, which was held on December 6, 1997. Includes speeches given at the ceremony, correspondence, and published materials. Also includes an audiotape of oral readings of the dedication in the seven dedication languages and a two-set videotape of the Unveiling Ceremony.

Series consists of records relating to the development of the two programs that eventually merged to form the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies. Activities and events documented include curriculum development, program and department proposals, and reporting of courses and events.

Records include correspondence, reports, proposals, publications and other documents.

Starting in 1977 in Guatemala, the Latin American Studies program operated field schools during the summer in various countries. Subsequent field schools were held in Guatemala in 1978 and 1979; in Peru in 1981; in Mexico in 1983 and 1985; and in Cuba in 1988. The field schools provided courses and tours to local archaeological, historical, and tourist sites. Series consists of records relating to the operation of the field schools.

Records include brochures, program descriptions and schedules, course outlines, progress and final reports, correspondence, lists of participants, and other documents.

Series consists of records collected by the staff of the University Archives to document the organization and functioning of the Senate over the years. While these files do not constitute the official records of Senate, they are useful for historical reference.

Records include lists of Senate members and Senate committee members, Senate handbooks, compilations of Senate rules, and summaries and reports of Senate actions.

Series consists of publications produced by the Office of the Registrar.

Series consists of records of the British Columbia Federation of Women. The BCFW was an umbrella organization for women's groups in BC; its objective was to bring about women's liberation through fundamental social change. Includes project proposals, constitution, newsletters, minutes, regional reports, subcommittee reports, and correspondence. Also includes records relating to the Child-Care Interest Group and International Woman's Day.

Series consists of records relating to the Solidarity Coalition. The Solidarity Coalition was formed in 1983 by concerned British Columbians who opposed the restraint policies of the Social Credit government. Includes lists of steering committee members, correspondence, agenda, minutes, reports, briefs, memoranda, resolutions, proposals, presentations, papers and posters.

Series consists of publications created by the School and its predecessors. Material includes annual reports, Computing Science Student Society newsletters, course guides and brochures, graduate studies program guide and student handbook, and research overview report.

Series consists of publications created by the School and its predecessors. Material includes "CMNS news," the departmental newsletter; annual reports; and course outline booklets.

Series consists of records relating to the evolution of the department, in particular the establishment of the Women's Studies Program at SFU and the introduction of a Master of Arts degree in Women's Studies. Records include correspondence, reports, and proposals.

Series consists of records documenting various conferences, seminars, and retreats organized by the department, and in particular those sponsored by the Ruth Wynn Woodward Endowed Chair. See sub-series descriptions for activities documented and record types included.

Series consists primarily of correspondence created or received by the Director of the Canadian Studies Program but includes some reports and other types of documents. Includes one file of correspondence about the Canadian Studies Program that had been originally received by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Series consists of records relating to topics of interest to the Centre for Canadian Studies. Records include correspondence, reports, and other documents.

Series consists of records relating to students of the Centre for Canadian studies. Activities, events and topics documented include student representation on the Canadian Studies Steering Committee. Records include correspondence.

Series consists of diaries, journals, notepads, and appointment books that reflect McTaggart-Cowan's daily activities. Also includes one diary written by Margaret McTaggart-Cowan, and scrapbooks complied by her.

Series consists of speeches given by McTaggart-Cowan on a number of topics, including meteorology, education, and science policy. Includes both finished speeches, rough notes, and background material. Also includes notes on lectures in meteorology given at SFU.

Series consists of publications written or collected by McTaggart-Cowan. Includes articles by McTaggart-Cowan, newspaper clippings, and publications and reports about the oil spill at Chedabucto Bay.

Series consists of audio recordings arising from the interviews.

Series consists of records related to the general administration and organization of the Department of Athletics and Recreation and its predecessors. Activities and topics documented include the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and philosophies; and the establishment of office and staff regulations and procedures. Predominant document types include correspondence, policy and procedure statements and handbooks (and other similar reference material), organizational charts, and minutes of departmental staff meetings.

Series consists primarily of records relating to the meetings and deliberations of the President's Works of Art Committee and its successor, the Simon Fraser Gallery Board. Records include agendas, minutes, supporting papers, and correspondence.

Series consists primarily of the Art Gallery's annual reports from 1974 through 1983 written by James Warren Felter to describe the activities of the Gallery for those time periods. Series also contains two earlier reports—one describing the activities of the entire Centre for Communications and the Arts and the other, an early proposal by Felter regarding the future direction of the Gallery.

Series consists of correspondence relating to the duties of the Art Gallery director. Activities, events and topics documented include the planning and production of art exhibitions at SFU, the production of circulating exhibitions, the acquisition of art work for the Simon Fraser Collection, the provision of gallery space, applying for grants, and liaising with other University deparments and the community.

Series consists of records relating to the finances of the Port Coquitlam Area Women's Centre. Records reflect treasurer's reports, grant applications, and funding arrangements with the Provincial government and the United Way. Includes reports, budgets, monthly income statements, and correspondence.

Series consists of records relating to research projects and initiatives including liaison with the Tri-University Meson Facility (TRIUMF) and other external organizations on research projects, securing funding and establishing Research Chairs, and adjudicating project proposals.

Document types include correspondence and working papers, reports, budgets and contracts.

Series consists of records relating to the participation of the Vice-President, Research on various SFU and non-SFU committees.

For a complete list of committees see the sub-series descriptions.

Document types include correspondence, working papers, agendas and minutes, reports and publications.

Series consists of publications produced by the Office of the Vice-President, Research. Records include a directory of SFU research institutes and centres, promotional books on SFU's research accomplishments, circulars, grant writing workshop posters, and bi-monthly newsletters reporting on research updates.

Series consists of records relating to the evolution of the School, its internal organization, mandate and scope of activities, and departmental planning. Activities, events and topics documented include reorganization as part of the faculty of Applied Sciences in 1985, departmental review, an update on alumni and departmental open house, and planning for Homecoming '90. Records include correspondence; reports; proposals; planning documents; notes and working papers.

Series consists of records relating to research projects, proposals and grant applications prepared by faculty members during the course of university-wide, national and international research on communication. Project topics include Media Analysis, Image / Sound Research Centre, Laboratory for Computer and Communications Research, conferences, communication databases, the Telecommunications Research Group and the Radio Spectrum Project. Grant applications include those sent to the President's Research Fund, SSHRCC and NSERC. Records include application forms; proposals; correspondence; reports; faculty curriculum vitae; working papers; financial budgets; statistics; contracts and agreements.