What is IATSU? We are the student body of the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University. Beyond that, IATSU is a group of students that are passionate about improving not only their department, but the community within it.
If you are taking a course within SIAT, you are automatically part of IATSU! We (the IATSU Executive Committee) are an elected group dedicated to providing opportunities and events for SIAT students to grow, engage with one another, and get the most out of their academic careers. We organize amazing events like the annual SIAT Frosh, the FCAT Formal and so much more! The SIAT community is our top priority and we strive to connect with you to make your university experience that much more fun!
IATSU's HISTORY
Hello fellow Designers! My name is Rishabh and I’m a Fourth year SIAT Student concentrating in Design. I am the President for IATSU for the year 2022-23 and I am here to connect our SIAT student community with the rest of SFU through SFSS and professors. I also am enrolled in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate offered by Beedie School, so would love to talk about anything new and exciting. I love to talk about sports , especially premier league and would be interested in Photo Walks and trying out new restaurants . I am from India and have been living in Vancouver for almost 5 years now and which is why I ended up trying so many new things that I am glad for. So if you ever want to chat or discuss new things reach out to me at @rishabh_johri on Instagram or MistakenMe#1304 on Discord. Cheers!
Hey y’all, I'm Amena (pronounced Am-na, the ‘e’ is just bougie). I am a [redacted]-year SIAT student interested in service and experience design, as well as this year’s Vice President. As VP, I not only help the president and the rest of IATSU but also meet with the SIAT faculty and as a student representative ! My goal for this year is to make sure that student opinions are being heard and help rebuild the in person community. A little bit about me: I love reading, I like to go on walks...so I can play Pokemon Go, and I will sell my soul to Big Time Rush.
I would love to get to know you more so please say hi if you see me irl, or on insta @a.salmander or on discord namna#9518 :^)
Hey everyone! I’m JY, a third-year SIAT student concentrating in design, and I love learning all things UX design. I’m your Council Rep for this year and my role is to represent the SIAT student body (IATSU) through initiatives such as bringing us a voice through SFSS council meetings. If you have any questions or concerns about what’s happening in SIAT or SFU, feel free to shoot me a message and I’ll be more than happy to discuss/connect you to the right people! When I’m not in school, I love talking/playing sports (basketball/snowboarding/volleyball), gaming (League/Valorant/Apex), and listening to music (hip-hop/R&B). If y’all are interested, you can reach me through Discord @JyL#7203 or Instagram @jungyeon_leee. I’m excited to meet and represent you all!
Hey y'all, I'm Jennifer and I'm in my 4th year of SIAT! I'm pursuing a Bachelors of Science with a concentration in design and I am also working on a certificate in Urban Studies. After SFU, I want to either get my Masters in Architecture from UBC or I may continue working at the amazing graphic design position I found through co-op. I'm one of those people that loves to help others solve problems or even be their shoulder. I love cats, anything spooky, and documentaries/reality TV. As treasurer this year I hope to be the money mama and enure our funds are used responsibly so as much as possible goes back to the students. If you see me, feel free to say hi :)
Hello, I’m Alyssa, an illustrator and UX Designer and I’m a fourth year SIAT student. I am the Director of Communication Design for IATSU this year and my goal is to create fun, colorful, and engaging graphics as a way to communicate and share news with SIAT students on social media. Before IATSU, I worked with UBC CPD as an interactive designer where I worked on designing and developing online learning modules for physicians in Canada. I love watching reality television (Bling Empire and Terrace House are my favourites), playing Animal Crossing, and chasing ducks when I go out on runs… I love ducks so much
Hey everybody!! I’m Kaia, a third year SIAT student and one of your Directors of Events this year, with my bestie Emily ;) I’m currently working towards a Bachelor of Science and am considering concentrations in design & media. Some things about me are I love taking candid photos of arguably too many things, and spending time stress baking during exam seasons. Something I’m looking forward to post-covid is getting back into traveling, really hoping to study abroad in Japan!
I’m always down to meet new people so feel free to say hi!(be warned my vision is trash so it might take me a sec to recognize you) If you ever wanna reach out my instagram is @kaia.c and my disc is kaia#7210
Hi Hi! I’m Emily, a third year SIAT student leaning towards concentrating in design! As one of your Director of Events for IATSU this year, I’ll be working collaboratively with Kaia to organize fun lil events for IAT students to enjoy and connect with the rest of the community. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends and I am always down for anything spontaneous!! I especially enjoy trying out new restaurants, but I enjoy eating Kaia’s stressed baked goods even more >:)) Feel free to send me a message on instagram @_emilylin, or if you see me in person please come say hi! I love meeting new people!
Hello hello! I’m Sabrina, your IATSU Director of Web and Social Media this year! I’m a third-year BSc SIAT student, thinking of concentrating in design and possibly minoring in legal studies or publishing. When I’m not working on projects and studying case laws, I’m on the court playing volleyball or going out with friends. A little about me: one thing on my bucket list is to go skydiving before turning 30! My role in IATSU is to promote events, information, and opportunities for IAT students to be involved in the community, meet new people, and have a good time! Feel free to message me on my socials (IG @sab.chng / Discord @sab#0647), or come say hi if you see me around campus! Looking forward to getting to know you all :))
Hello! I’m Jamie and I am a third year SIAT student focusing on digital media and video creation. I am the IATSU TV Producer this year and I hope to make engaging video content to show the great ups and downs of being a SIAT student. I love watching and talking about Canada’s game (Hockey), going cafe/restaurant hopping and having a good ole laugh with my friends. If you happen to see me come say hi and we can talk about anything and everything! Or you can reach me on Instagram @jamieklo or on discord jam#1069!
Hello! I’m Amanda (she/her), second-year BSc IAT major. I’m the 2021-22 IAT One Representative! My role is to connect first-years with our fantastic IATSU community. I'm currently planning a welcome event for this September called Frosh! I love movies, musicals, drawing, desserts, and flooding my phone’s camera roll with sky pictures. I’m from Victoria, BC. If you see me, feel free to say hi! Or message me online anytime :D Instagram: @amandae_19, Discord: amandae#4229