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UFV Theatre presents Emerging Directors’ Showcase: four days, 16 plays,
The end-of-the-year theatre festival at UFV has undergone a bit of a makeover, and is making its debut in a new format. UFV Theatre presents its very first Emerging Directors’ Showcase from April 28–May 1. The multi-show event will take place at the UFV performance theatre on the Chilliwack North campus at 45635 Yale Road…Grandpa’s photos turned to art grace UFV alumni wine labels
The winner of the annual UFV Alumni commemorative wine label design contest took an unusual approach to creating the art that has been chosen to grace the labels of this year’s wine. “These two works resulted as a solution to damage done to photographs taken by my grandfather during his time in India during the…Eight new donor-funded student awards established
Support from donors has enabled UFV to create eight new student awards since last summer. Thanks to our caring donors and friends, UFV has established these awards, scholarships and bursaries -- totaling over $137,250, which will mean an additional $8,500 for awards annually for UFV students. Awards make a big difference in the lives of…Champions for Health program is life-changing for UFV students and
It’s four life-changing weeks in a Caribbean nation, but it’s no vacation. Each year, UFV students from the bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology and Education head to the tiny island country of Antigua to volunteer as physical education leaders in elementary schools. It’s a win-win-win situation for the UFV students, the children they interact with,…Presidential Search forums — April 4
UFV will be holding two public forums for all members of the UFV community to provide feedback to the Presidential Search Committee. Input will be sought on the development of search criteria and recommendations of candidates. These forums will be held on: Mon, April 4 Chilliwack campus at CEP: 10-11 am Aboriginal Gathering Place --…UFV’s first Chilliwack campus building meets the demolition crew
A piece of UFV history came crashing down the week of March 29 to April 1 as demolition crews dismantled Building A on the Chilliwack North campus on Yale Road. See video of the demolition here. Designed as a temporary home for Fraser Valley College, the building, known colloquially by some as The Motel, served…Campus becomes prison-like, beer is only near-beer, in SUS April
It’s understandable if students arriving on the Abbotsford campus Friday were a little confused. Building A had suddenly become Adult Inmates. Building B was Bureau of Investigations. Building C was Cheque Point (a nod to it being home to the School of Business). D was Detention. E was Exercise Yard. G was Get in Line.…Volcanologist Hickson to explore our destructive planet in President’s Leadership
Dr. Catherine Hickson’s geology career had an explosive start: she was an eyewitness to the May 18, 1980 explosion of Mount St. Helens in Washington State. This devastating, almost instantaneous destruction of a vast area focused her attention on understanding the destructive forces of volcanoes, and her future as a volcanologist was set. Since then…UFV celebrates Chandigarh campus 10th anniversary at awards ceremony
The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated 10 years in India over the weekend. Students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and distinguished guests formed an audience of 700 for the annual awards ceremony, which has special significance in this milestone year. UFV opened its location at the 16.5-acre campus of Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College…From hockey to health care — UFV alum leads national
As a six foot four, 220 pound Western Hockey League defenseman, Scott Ramsay felt right at home patrolling the blue line and delivering big hits. Then his world changed. Instead of throwing body checks during a shift, Scott now dishes out a kind word, a smile, and vital medical care to ailing children at BC…UFV nursing students succeeding in tough test environment
Before graduating, UFV Bachelor of Science in Nursing students must pass a licensing exam known as the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). January 2015 marked the first time this particular exam was written by Canadian nursing students as part of the process of becoming a licensed nurse in Canada. In general, BC students perform consistently…Get support to change your business idea into reality
Budding entrepreneurs looking to turn their brainstorms into reality can now access a new resource at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The Entrepreneurship and Process Innovation/Incubation Centre (EPIIC) has partnered with the Canada Discovery Foundation to provide funding and expertise to Fraser Valley residents in search of consultation and resources to take their…UFV alumni panel to examine impact of drug addiction —
Drug addiction impacts individuals, families, and the community. A panel discussion at UFV on Wed, March 2, will delve into this troubling issue, examining the physiology of addiction, types of addictive behaviours, and the management of addiction through pharmaceutical and other methods. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Aboriginal Gathering Place…UFV hosts peace expert George Lopez — March 9
Dr. George Lopez will visit UFV on Wed, March 9 as part of the President's Leadership Lecture Series. Lopez is a writer and lecturer who has been a leader in developing the peace studies field for more than 30 years. He is a founding faculty member of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the…Terry O’Reilly to speak on Power of Storytelling at UFV
UFV welcomes Terry O’Reilly to the Fraser Valley on Tues, March 1 as a guest lecturer for the President’s Leadership Lecture Series. This seasoned marketer and personable communicator will speak on The Power of Storytelling. O’Reilly is an award-winning writer, director, marketer, and radio host, well known for his…Empowering communities to address health risks goal of new UFV
UFV’s newest Canada Research Chair believes strongly in the power of communication. Especially when it comes to spreading the word about risk. Dr. Cindy Jardine took a circuitous educational and career journey to her new post as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health and Community at UFV. Most recently a professor in the…UFV Theatre In-Transit season marks move to Abbotsford
UFV Theatre has revealed In-Transit, its 2017-18 season, marking its move to its newly renovated performance space at the Abbotsford campus. This season offers a diverse selection of original, classic, and contemporary plays, featuring characters in the midst of transitions. The Bear: A Farce in One Act by Anton Chekhov Directed by Noel Funk Nov…Satwinder Bains appointed Principal of UFV India
Satwinder Bains has been appointed to the position of Principal, UFV India, effective September 1, 2017.Bains will provide oversight of UFV India academic operations and leadership for the faculty and academic staff team at the UFV campus in Chandigarh. She will work collaboratively with deans, directors and department heads responsible for academic programming delivered at…The Witness Blanket, a monument to the legacy of residential
When is a blanket not a blanket? When it is a large-scale art installation, inspired by a woven Aboriginal blanket and designed to tell the story of the painful legacy of Canada’s residential school system. The Witness Blanket, created by master carver and Kwagiulth artist Carey Newman (Ha-yalth-kingeme), is coming to the University of the…Dr. Jon Thomas named UFV’s BC Regional Innovation Chair in
Dr. Jon Thomas has been named the new BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development at UFV. Working out of UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute, Thomas brings a wealth of international research experience to the position, which he plans on leveraging while fostering innovation and economic development throughout the Fraser Valley. “Success in this…UFV’s SUB wins gold
The University of the Fraser Valley’s Student Union Building has officially been certified LEED Gold. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) designation recognizes that the Student Union Building (SUB) was designed and built using strategies achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health. These areas include sustainable site development, water…Zucchet still striving – from e-cigarette research to sexual assault assistance
A recent top UFV student just published her first co-authored research paper, and that’s just the beginning. Investigating the health risks of smoking electronic cigarettes with UFV biology associate professor Gregory Schmaltz, Alyssa Zucchet “wanted to know what people were getting themselves into.” “They’re probably less harmful than cigarettes, but definitely not harmless,” Zucchet summarizes.…Space Odyssey — From athletes to astronauts and from orbit
It began with an earthbound observation about why one team was so much better than another. “It all started with volleyball in high school,” Dr. Jelena Brcic recalls. “I played on one team that had an average skill level but really kicked butt. Then I was on another one that had some excellent individual players,…Mac brings comfort in times of wildfire stress
Many people at UFV are familiar with Mac the therapy dog. He accompanies UFV counsellor Dawn Holt to work and is available to be present in her office during most sessions with students. As the world’s first registered therapy dog working at a university, Mac is no stranger to helping people cope with stress. Now…Find your fit — Sheppard’s research on physical literacy helps
Call it the rubber chicken recipe for bouncing back from broken hips. Or better yet, not falling at all. “We don’t all need to know how to dribble a basketball,” says UFV Kinesiology associate professor Joanna Sheppard, a former competitive point guard. “But we need to know how to dodge, deke, dive to get out…Hopping happy — alumnus Sam Glasgow is having a field
Ankle-deep in gummy mud for a photo shoot for the UFV Skookum magazine, Sam Glasgow can’t help but smile. His Cascades are cresting. Chinook fight through rich, black soil. Hops are back — and Glasgow’s leading the way. “I like producing food that people enjoy,” he says, firmly planted between rows of early spring hops.…Bright berries see a juicy future with Raspberry magazine
Bands blast, rappers lay down beats, and poets are slamming — all in one night and all in one room. One young woman is in her element, putting herself on the line and reading for a live audience. It’s all part of a fundraising evening organized by the Raspberry collective at the Reach Gallery and…