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Known for facilitating exceptional experiences that reflects the university’s values of excellence and belonging, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Meeting, Event, and Conference Services (MECS) is relaunching with exciting updates, including a refreshed website with an Internal Resources page for ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV faculty and staff, revitalized event spaces, and new menu offerings honouring Indigenous culinary traditions and festive flavours.   

Experience the MECS commitment to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

MECS serves the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community with dedication and purpose. By championing sustainability, Indigenous engagement and prioritizing health and safety to embracing social enterprise, MECS ensures that every detail reflects the university’s values. Tailored services for faculty, staff, and students, combined with reinvesting all profits back into the university, make MECS the perfect partner for impactful events.

Explore new menus honouring Indigenous traditions and festive flavours

• Rooted Indigenous Catering: Available on Burnaby campus, this fusion menu blends Indigenous-inspired flavours for unique and meaningful experiences.
• Festive menus: Celebrate the season with curated menus designed by our preferred catering partners at our Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey Campuses, including our social enterprise caterers in order to make your events truly memorable.

Celebrate in our revitalized spaces

MECS has transformed its event venues with stunning renovations and state-of-the-art upgrades: 

• Diamond Alumni Centre (DAC): Elegantly renovated and ideal for conferences, meetings, weddings, and special events, the DAC offers breathtaking views of Indian Arm and the North Shore mountains. Exclusive menus by Summit & Savour enhance every occasion.
• Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA): Equipped with advanced technology, this space seats up to 420 guests, perfect for trade shows, exhibits, film screenings, and arts productions.
• Asia Pacific Hall at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue: Designed to inspire collaboration and meaningful conversations, this venue combines functionality with a thoughtful layout.

Special Offer: Festive Buffet Lunch – 2 Days Only!

Celebrate the holiday season with MECS at the newly renovated Diamond Alumni Centre. This exclusive 2-day event is a special opportunity for ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV faculty, staff and students to enjoy a festive buffet lunch featuring delicious food, breathtaking views and meaningful connections

• Dates: December 9 & 11
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Location: Diamond Alumni Centre, Burnaby Campus
• Price: $50.00 per person (plus applicable taxes)
• Booking Guidelines: Email meetbby@sfu.ca with your billing name, number of guests, and preferred payment method. Do not send credit card information over email.
• Limited Spots: 120 per day – First come, first served! 

Buffet menu

• Salads: Mesclun leafy greens (V, MWG) – Chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, fresh berries, red onion, carrot, feta cheese, dried cranberries, pomegranate dressing
• Soup: Winter-spiced butternut squash soup (V, MWG)
• Entrées: Slow-roasted turkey – Festive sage and dry fruit stuffing, cranberry jelly, and turkey gravy or Italian cassoulet (VG) with vegan sausages and wild mushrooms
• Sides: Honey-glazed herb-roasted root vegetables (VG, MWG), and roasted garlic Yukon gold potatoes (VG)
• Desserts: Chef’s selection
• Beverages: Fairtrade coffee, tea, iced tea, and lemonade

Spots are limited—book now and enjoy a meal that celebrates the season!