Series consists of miscellaneous moving images generally relating to SFU, but which do not fit elsewhere in the Archives' extant collections and for which acquisition was a one-off or unknown.

Item is a videotape copy of "Canyon of Destiny," a BC Hydro and Power Authority Lew Parry production about the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. Film is followed by still photographs and articles pertaining to the life of Dr. Gordon Shrum.

Item is a program entitled "Women in Science and Engineering," featuring a conversation with registered professional engineer Dr. Dormer Ellis from University of Toronto's Department of Education and Theory. Produced by the instructional Media Centre, SFU, 1982.

"A colorful look at the rich farming and tourist area around Penticton, British Columbia, and at the diverse people who pass through in the summer. A student project at Simon Fraser University, made with the assistance of the National Film Board. (1971, 28 min 41 s.)" Directed by Sandy Wilson. Production Agency National Film Board of Canada. [http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=16061]

Item is a news report entitled "AUCE/SFU Update" produced by Brian MacDonald for Channel 10 Burnaby, June 1979.

Series consists of moving images relating to the development of the SFU Burnaby campus site. Includes completed productions and raw footage featuring construction, architecture, and aerial and panoramic views.

Features a brochure from the opening ceremonies of SFU followed by the names of the architects and drawings of the buildings each architect designed. The film shows brief shots of SFU under construction, and ends with footage of the completed SFU buildings from 1965. Some of the footage may possibly have been shot by architect Zoltan S. Kiss.

A "Portland Cement Association On-the-job Report." Features footage and a narrative describing the paving of Gaglardi Way. Includes shots of SFU campus under construction and a brief interview with Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi. Film ends with vehicles driving the newly paved road.

Item is a short segment from the CBC television production, A Sense of Place: "This series of four half-hour broadcasts, which ran during the month of October in 1966, examined three main examples of new architecture in Canada. They are Vancouver's Simon Fraser University, Scarborough College in Toronto, and Habitat in Montreal." Also held by SFU Library's Media Resource Centre: "Discusses the work of Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey, as exemplified by Simon Fraser University." [https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=01SFUL_ALMA21182961880003611&context=L&vid=SFUL&search_scope=default_scope&tab=default_tab&lang=en_US]

Appears to be several films copied one after the other (scenes silent, interviews with sound). Features the development and construction of SFU from signing official papers and architectural models of campus through to breaking ground, construction, student registration and opening ceremonies. Interviews with key figures (Gordon Shrum, Patrick McTaggart-Cowan, Ron Baker, etc.) throughout as construction progresses. Includes clips of Gaglardi Way paving and brief interview with Highways Minister Gaglardi himself (same interview as in "Gaglardi Way: The Road to the Top"), as well as interview with workers polishing the jade boulder. Several interviewers (presumably all CBC?), including one identifying himself as "Ken Johnson, CBC News, on Burnaby Mountain." No opening or closing credits, apart from SFU's IMC (Instructional Media Centre) noted at start.

Series consists of promotional, documentary and local news productions featuring SFU's unique history, its progressive education, research, and programs, and related highlights.

Item is a narrated, promotional film produced by Yaletown Productions Inc. for SFU. Provides a general overview of SFU, its students, programs and location, with an emphasis on SFU as a global university, noting that 'what's happening in the outside world is what's happening here.' Includes sound bites from classrooms and lectures, and closes with pipe band performing and stills of Convocation Mall. Similar in thrust to the 1986 film, "Simon Fraser University: Meeting the Challenge Together." Also features early SFU footage seen in the 1983 "SFU Liaison Program" film (See F-85, Office of the Registrar fonds).

A history of SFU created by the university's Learning and Instructional Development Centre. Includes stills of various people involved in the start of SFU (e.g., Shrum, Bennett, Erickson and Massey), aerials of campus, shots of classrooms and students. Music accompanies some of the footage, including the violin and bagpipes. Voiceovers include Shrum and Bennett reminiscing about the university's beginnings and achievements, and faculty teaching. Text appears throughout highlighting SFU's various achievements.

The piece was directed by Michael Hoskins and produced by Chris Hildred, with production credits by Frank Campbell, Lorin Orpwood (editor), Solid Comfort (music), Kurtis Vanel (sound mixing). Interviewers appearing include Liisa Fagerlund and David Mitchell.

Item is a narrated, promotional film featuring stills of SFU from its architectural and academic history (in the classical tradition) through its prominent and award-winning students, athletes, professors, research, academic programs, and relations internationally (e.g., Asia) and with industry (e.g., Discovery Park). Emphasis on a commitment to lifelong learning (working students, median age of 26) and the importance of business, culture, and academic communities working together.

Series consists of moving images relating to SFU presidents and other prominent figures in the SFU community. Includes news reports, inteviews and profiles.