Events

Holding academic and social events for SFU geographers is part of the GSU's mandate. Read below about some of our recurring events!

Community Leaders

Are you a GSU member? Do you want to host regular, low stakes, casual events related to geography for other GSU members? Make a copy of our planning doc and email it to [email protected] and we can make your dreams come true!

Experiential Learning Trip

What is ELT?

The Experiential Learning Trip (ELT) is an annual co-curricular trip planned by the GSU to facilitate hands-on learning within the field of geography. In the last few years, we have traveled to Portland (2023) and Victoria (2024), and Kelowna (2025)! Stay tuned for more details about ELT 2026, coming soon...

RANGE: A Geography Conference

What is RANGE?

RANGE is an annual one-day geography conference run by the GSU. There are presentations by undergraduate and graduate geographers, as well as SFU alumni.The goal of RANGE is to give a broad idea of the fields within geography, as well as share career and research opportunities.Click the link below to learn more about RANGE!

Degree Planning Social

The GSU holds a Degree Planning Social every semester to help students plan out their courses with the help of the geography advisors.These socials are very helpful for sorting out degree planning, with the help of fellow geographers and some lil snackies.The degree planning social is usually held a couple weeks before the first enrolment date opens for the next term, check out our Instagram and Discord for more details!

Biercraft Social

The GSU holds a social at Biercraft near the beginning of every semester. Biercraft socials foster community between students, staff, and faculty through trivia, scrumptious treats, and beautiful memories <3