About Us
Get to know our mission and what we do
Our Purpose
Ascend SFU empowers students to build leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills through hands-on experiences and a collaborative community.
Mission
To create a more sustainable and inclusive path towards leadership diversity.
To empower diverse business leaders with the resources to unlock their potential.
Vision
Objective
Enhance visibility and influence of current and future business leaders of a visible minority
Why Ascend
Students are able to explore a variety of business and career paths.
Our events provide industry exposure for all years of university students.
Mentorship and networking help students build confidence and direction.
Hands-on experiences prepare students for real-world professional challenges.
Inclusive programming nurtures the growth of diverse future leaders.
Early-year students gain the most from accessible, skill-building opportunities.
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Students Engaged
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Leaders Empowered
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Professional Partners
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Outreach Channels
Our Impact
Achievements
Championing Change
Ascend SFU introduced one of the first DEI-themed case competitions at Beedie, in collaboration with Ascend UBC, creating a cross-campus learning opportunity for both Beedie and Sauder students. This marked a defining milestone in Ascend SFU’s commitment to inclusive, student-driven innovation.
Top Chapter
Ascend SFU was recognized as one of the top-performing university chapters in the Ascend Canada network for 2024-2025, affirming the club’s national presence and organizational strength.