From Antigua to Chilliwack: On air with 89.5 The Hawk
UFV student Ciera Fox had the opportunity to share her experience from her past two weeks in Antigua with the Champions for Health Promoting Schools program, with Chilliwack radio station, 89.5 The Hawk. Read the story below: By Tim Amey Thursday, May 10, 2012 02:45 AM Ciera Fox and her Students Antigua - Ciera Fox is in Antigua for [...]
UFV students on air in Antigua
UFV students hit the Antiguan airwaves on air Wednesday morning to highlight their program, Champions for Health Promoting Schools. Mackenzie Edwards of Abbotsford and Amber Major from Agassiz were featured on the popular morning show, Good morning JoJo on Hitz FM 91.9. Along with UFV Kinesiology instructor Joanna Sheppard, the creator of the program, they discussed [...]
Unity Games run through
Bean bags, frisbies, and skipping ropes will be the building blocks for teaching life skills at this Friday’s Unity Games in Antigua. For the month of May, a group of UFV students are in the Caribbean working with young kids in both the classroom and outdoors. It’s part of a program called Champions for Health [...]
UFV volunteers highlighted in Antiguan newsletter
UFV was featured in the recent newsletter by Concerned Parents/Teachers Sports Association following their participation at the weekend’s track meet. Read the full letter below: It is widely believed that the moon has an effect on hu- man behavior and other phenomenon on earth. So maybe, just maybe, on May 5 & 6, when the moon [...]
Track & field meet in Antigua
The sound of upbeat Caribbean music could be heard from across the field, despite the thudding rain and a large waterproof tarp covering the speakers. The air was sticky and warm, and the race track was pooling with water. However, the enthusiastic participants – some of whom were competing in bare feet – were happy [...]