Impressive ILO updates at Provost forum & open house
Provost and VP Academic Eric Davis offered his thanks and congratulations recently during an impressive display of department/program outcomes that align with UFV’s Institutional Learning Outcomes. “We’re ahead of the curve,” Davis said. “If you’re like me, you’ll be blown away by this.” Eight pilot projects were selected to demonstrate how department or program outcomes…UFV connections to provincial election are many and varied
As the provincial election kicks into high gear, people with connections to UFV are involved in several campaigns. Some are high-profile candidates, while others are helping behind the scenes. While UFV is bound by law to be non-political and does not endorse candidates, UFV president Mark Evered is pleased with the level of activity shown…UFV celebrates Jean Scott’s 101st birthday, scholarship
Friends, fans and family gathered at Lynnwood Retirement Residence April 19, 2013, to celebrate Jean Scott's 101st birthday while fundraising for UFV's Dr. Jean Scott Endowment Scholarship. Scott joyously met each of the 50+ guests with genuine appreciation, offering handshakes, hugs, and her famous kisses to all who filed into Lynnwood’s banquet room (see the…25- and 35-year employees honoured at tribute dinner
They brought more than 200 years of combined experience with them to the gathering as UFV celebrated employees with 25 or 35 years of experience on April 18, 2013. Honoured as 35-year employees at the dinner were English instructor Virginia Cooke, communications instructor Diane Luu, and VP External Harv McCullough. Recognized for 25 years of…UFV celebrates 10- and 20-year employees in style
UFV President Mark Evered joined Board Chair Larry Stinson and Union President Virginia Cooke in congratulating UFV's 10- and 20-year employees at the CEP campus April 18. Evered thanked the venerable employees for what they've done for thousands of students, in addition to countless coworkers. "Thank you on behalf of all those lives you've touched,…The Elephant in the Room is… named Fraser
Welcome to FRASER, the aptly named elephant in Room A273 in Abbotsford. Many thanks to those who submitted the very creative, thoughtful and clever names for the Elephant in the Room…the Conflict Resolution Room (office) that is! All of the suggested names were meaningful, relevant, funny and creative.Names offered included references to literature, religion, and…FAST Club could become B.C. benchmark
By playing to strengths, UFV’s FAST Club is helping elementary students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder get the most of their school experience – locally for now, and potentially throughout the rest of British Columbia in the future. FAST Club is part of an ongoing, multi-university strength-based interventions research project run out of UFV’s department…Absolute Style features gorgeous garments galore
With Absolute Style hosting nearly 1,000 people marveling at 100 original garments presented by 28 models, the one thing you don’t want to be on April 25 is fashionably late. The last loose ends are being snipped and tied this week as the University of the Fraser Valley’s Fashion Design program puts finishing touches on…Feast your senses at UFV’s Visual Arts Show
The valley’s best and brightest visual arts students offer impressive, diverse displays for next week’s opening of UFV’s Bachelor of Fine Arts grad show. Vivid colour runs throughout this year’s show, kicked off with an opening reception Friday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Visual Arts Gallery, Building C, room C1043 on UFV’s Abbotsford…UFV students driving carpool campaign
Who wouldn’t want more money to spend in restaurants, bars and hotels? That’s the question asked by a group of students behind www.carpoolufv.com, a new database helping UFV students from across the region click, connect, and car pool — potentially saving millions of dollars, litres and CO2 emissions each year. “It’s a resource to find…Antiguan teachers learn with Canadian counterparts through UFV
Three wise, warm Antiguan teachers joined University of the Fraser Valley Kinesiology instructorJoanna Sheppard — and her students — in elementary schools across the Chilliwack school district this month. It’s the first visit by Antiguan educators since Sheppard began taking students to the Caribbean island seven years ago (including five expeditions with UFV students and…Hey budding scientists, how does summer in London sound?
London Youth Science Forum – Apply by April 15, 2013 UFV is looking for a student enrolled in a Science program, who is not only academically outstanding, but also has great leadership and communication skills, to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum July 24–August 7, 2013. To qualify for the selection process,…