SIAT student donates torch

posted: march 19. 2010

The winner of SFU’s Olympic torchbearer contest is third-year student Borvonan (Obi) Vattanawong. Obi carried the Olympic flame in Burnaby on behalf of Simon Fraser University on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. Due in part to his studies at SFU, he produced a short video, World of Opportunities, showcasing why SFU matters to him.   

His video can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6q5n_LsNk8

SFU created its Olympic torchbearer contest in partnership with VANOC. SFU is a community contributor program member for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.

Second year SIAT student, Borvonan (Obi) Vattanawong completed TechOne last year and designed the winning logo in the TechOne t-shirt competition last year. This year, each TechOne student received a t-shirt with Obi’s winning design.

Also wearing Obi’s design is TOM Bendy. (TOM’s name is an abbreviation for TechOne Mascot. “Bendy” because his frame bends.)

In addition to Obi's run and contribution, SIAT faculty member Dr. Rob Woodbury ran with the Olympic torch in the Okanagan.

Woodbury is a former Olympic athlete in sailing, and was due to compete in the 1980 summer Olympics in Moscow (which were boycotted by Canada, the US, and a number of others).

Congratulations Rob! A video of his run is below.

In addition to Prof Woodbury, SIAT has a significant presence at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. SIAT Alumni Ben Hulse is Vancouver 2010's Design Manager, Brand and Creative. Ben and his team were responsible for the overall look and feel of the 2010 Olympics, from promotions to design to the Olympic torch.