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UFV instructor launches Celebrate STEM program to inspire a love
A program run by UFV biology sessional instructor Carin Bondar is introducing grade-school girls to natural science. ‘Celebrate STEM’ is held once per month at the UFV Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Girls from the Chilliwack School District meet at the Gathering Place to talk about the natural world around them. Every meeting starts…UFV berry expert appointed Canada Research Chair
As climate change continues to threaten food security, the world looks for answers. In Canada, the federal government is seeking expert insight from Dr. Lauren Erland, Director of Berry Horticulture Research at UFV. Erland was recently appointed a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2. Supported by federal funding, she’s spending the next five years studying climate…UFV Theatre presents Rhinoceros — March 14-23
The highly anticipated play Rhinoceros, directed by associate professor Parjad Sharifi, will be performed March 14 – 23 . This will be the second production of UFV Theatre's 2023-2024 season, and it will challenge audiences to consider the state of the world and issues regarding conformism and complacency. Presented by the UFV SOCA acting and…Sivia and Henry nominated for Women of Distinction awards
A UFV professor, and an alumna have been nominated for the YWCA Metro Vancouver’s 41st annual Women of Distinction Awards, recognizing exceptional women in leadership and business. Alumna Emily Henry is nominated in the category of reconciliation in action while Dr. Awneet Sivia, Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning, is nominated in the category…Former flight attendant soars in UFV Kinesiology program
When a flight attendant was grounded by COVID and unexpected life circumstances, she turned to UFV for a new career. Four years later, Audrey Tan is graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, ready to soar in a whole new way. “That’s the SparkNotes version of it,” Tan says with a laugh. “And it all started…UFV Career Fair offers networking opportunities on March 14
For the first time since the COVID pandemic, UFV's Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) is hosting the in-person UFV Career Fair. Taking place Thursday, March 14 from 11 am to 3 pm at Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus, the Career Fair includes 31 organizations along with UFV Alumni Relations, the Student Union…Upgrade your teaching skills with an Instructional Skills Workshop
A single week could make all the difference in your teaching skills thanks to the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) offered by UFV’s Teaching and Learning department. Participants come from a variety of fields (including UFV faculty, staff, and members of the local community) to spend four days learning how to build and then conduct engaging…Leap into trades with open house at UFV Chilliwack
UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies (ATS) is hosting an in-person open house from 2:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 29, at the Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack. What better way to spend Leap Year 2024 than by jumping into an exploration of the programs offered by ATS, including trades, technologies, and physics. “A…History in the Making project looks at UFV’s first 50
Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students…UFV Abbotsford welcomes four panelists on International Women’s Day
An outstanding group of panelists visits UFV’s Abbotsford campus on Friday, March 8 for International Women’s Day. Appearing as part of the 2024 President’s Leadership Lecture Series, BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will be joined by Dr. Shahana Alibhai, Eryn Braley, and Ray Kelly. UFV’s Dr. Alisa Webb, Vice President, Students, will facilitate…Student Wellness hosting Pink Shirt Day activities February 28
In effort to spread kindness, create inclusion and honour diversity, Student Wellness invites the UFV community to participate in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 28. "Participating in Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing a colour – it's showing appreciation, kindness and acceptance of each other," says Sanjit Bhalru, manager of Student Wellness.…UFV professor talks about lived experience with chronic pain at
When Luisa Giles speaks at the upcoming Science Café taking place Tuesday, Feb 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack library, she’ll have a simple message. Chronic pain is often invisible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Giles, an assistant professor of Kinesiology at UFV, has endured chronic pain since taking…BC Hydro donates modern meters to UFV electrician program
Students in UFV’s Construction Electrician certificate program got their hands on new tech last week as BC Hydro donated 20 smart Itron energy meters to the university. The donation was coordinated by Joel Feenstra, associate professor in electrical, and the new meters were delivered to the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus on…UFV set to host 2024 Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship
Twelve elite basketball teams hit the court at the UFV Athletic Centre Feb 21-25 for the Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship. It’s the biggest sporting event the university has ever held, and UFV Athletic Director Steve Tuckwood says it’s a great opportunity to show off the Fraser Valley basketball community. “We know the history of…UFV Athletic Centre gets lighting upgrade ahead of WBB Championships
The stars of Canada West women’s basketball will shine bright when UFV hosts the 2024 Canada West Basketball Championships Feb 21-25, and so will the lights at the UFV Athletic Centre. Recent upgrades have replaced fluorescent and metal halide lighting with LED (light emitting diode) technology. This upgrade results in brighter illumination and 46 per…Referral rebrand at the Student Support Centre
Located in room S1111 of the Abbotsford Student Union Building, the Student Support Centre helps students navigate university policies and challenging circumstances while connecting them to resources. Though previously known as Priority Access to Student Support (PASS), they now provide the same care and assistance through a Student Support Referral instead of a PASS referral.…Upcoming Science Café great for gardeners
As part of UFV’s March for Sustainability, join associate professors Renee Prasad and Sandra Gillespie for a lively discussion about plants, pests, and pollinators at UFV Library’s Science Café from 4:30 to 6 pm, Wednesday, March 20, at the UFV Chilliwack library. Learn about the little predators that stalk your garden, how to mount a…CHASI researchers presenting at San Diego conference
UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub is sending several presenters to the Pacific Sociological Association annual conference in March. The gathering takes place Mar 21-24 in San Diego with the theme of Ties that Bind: Social Space and Social Permissiveness. CHASI research assistant Ekaterina Marenkov is making two presentations. One is titled, Advancing…UFV instructor launches Celebrate STEM program to inspire a love
A program run by UFV biology sessional instructor Carin Bondar is introducing grade-school girls to natural science. ‘Celebrate STEM’ is held once per month at the UFV Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Girls from the Chilliwack School District meet at the Gathering Place to talk about the natural world around them. Every meeting starts…UFV berry expert appointed Canada Research Chair
As climate change continues to threaten food security, the world looks for answers. In Canada, the federal government is seeking expert insight from Dr. Lauren Erland, Director of Berry Horticulture Research at UFV. Erland was recently appointed a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2. Supported by federal funding, she’s spending the next five years studying climate…UFV Theatre presents Rhinoceros — March 14-23
The highly anticipated play Rhinoceros, directed by associate professor Parjad Sharifi, will be performed March 14 – 23 . This will be the second production of UFV Theatre's 2023-2024 season, and it will challenge audiences to consider the state of the world and issues regarding conformism and complacency. Presented by the UFV SOCA acting and…Sivia and Henry nominated for Women of Distinction awards
A UFV professor, and an alumna have been nominated for the YWCA Metro Vancouver’s 41st annual Women of Distinction Awards, recognizing exceptional women in leadership and business. Alumna Emily Henry is nominated in the category of reconciliation in action while Dr. Awneet Sivia, Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning, is nominated in the category…Former flight attendant soars in UFV Kinesiology program
When a flight attendant was grounded by COVID and unexpected life circumstances, she turned to UFV for a new career. Four years later, Audrey Tan is graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, ready to soar in a whole new way. “That’s the SparkNotes version of it,” Tan says with a laugh. “And it all started…UFV Career Fair offers networking opportunities on March 14
For the first time since the COVID pandemic, UFV's Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) is hosting the in-person UFV Career Fair. Taking place Thursday, March 14 from 11 am to 3 pm at Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus, the Career Fair includes 31 organizations along with UFV Alumni Relations, the Student Union…Upgrade your teaching skills with an Instructional Skills Workshop
A single week could make all the difference in your teaching skills thanks to the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) offered by UFV’s Teaching and Learning department. Participants come from a variety of fields (including UFV faculty, staff, and members of the local community) to spend four days learning how to build and then conduct engaging…Leap into trades with open house at UFV Chilliwack
UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies (ATS) is hosting an in-person open house from 2:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 29, at the Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack. What better way to spend Leap Year 2024 than by jumping into an exploration of the programs offered by ATS, including trades, technologies, and physics. “A…History in the Making project looks at UFV’s first 50
Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students…