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This morning all 500 LIYSF participants representing 77 countries gathered in the Royal Geographic Society Ondaatje Theatre for the LIYSF opening ceremony. The president’s address was given by Professor Clare Elwell: a past LIYSF participant and current medical physicist. She spoke to her experiences here as a student, and the forum’s value not only as … Read more
After a long flight from Vancouver to Heathrow, I have finally arrived in London! The day has been a whirlwind of new faces and introductions. Once I arrived I had some time to explore the university and surrounding city. The Imperial College of London where I am staying is absolutely beautiful and so full of … Read more
Congratulations to Biology Professor, Dr. Alan Reid for receiving Vancouver Granville’s 2019 “Unsung Hero” Award for going above and beyond to serve our community. The award was presented to him by the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville in Ottawa, Ontario in June 2019. Alan was nominated by the Vancouver Botanical Gardens … Read more
Bag-be-Gone! Your interest and participation in on-campus sustainability projects and programs provided a launching point for this game-changing initiative. Plastic bag distribution is gone because you care! Bag-be-Gone says, we can be successful without needlessly impacting our learning, working, and living environments. At the Bookstore you’ll find that recyclable paper bags have replaced disposable plastics, … Read more
Internship Position Title Student Sustainability Coordinator Department: Facilities Position Term Semester specific, renewable to a maximum of two years Title of Immediate Supervisor: Energy Manager Hours of Work: Flexible, to a maximum of 10 hours per week PURPOSE The Student Sustainability Coordinator (SSC) facilitates and supports the sustainability initiatives in Facilities Management (FM) at UFV … Read more
Dr. Lucy Lee, UFV’s Dean of Science is hiring for the position of volunteer research assistants in her cell culture lab on campus for this fall. This is a volunteer position with flexible hours (approximately 2-3 hours a week). You will be assisting in a research project that is looking at the biological effects of … Read more
Dr. Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment and Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at UFV, has been appointed by the government of British Columbia to a newly created Food Security Task Force. This group will explore and advise on technology and innovations aimed at strengthening the agriculture sector … Read more
We are excited to report that our 2019 Science Rocks! summer camps are in full swing. Each day has been filled with a dynamic mix of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and fun outdoor activities. Thanks to our awesome team leader, Korissa Heibner and her crew Raina Goerzen, Nathan Enns and Phil Um the kids are having … Read more
SustainableUFV is looking for a UFV Student to fill the position of Student Sustainability Coordinator. Are you studying for a career in sustainability? Are you passionate about environmental stewardship? The Student Sustainability Coordinator position is an influential role that develops skills, knowledge, and allows you to develop legacy projects and implement them right here at … Read more
Hydrogen Rail Project & Presentation Try and count the number of reasons why this project would impact sustainability in the Fraser Valley. You’ll lose count quickly! UBC’s Urban Design Professor Patrick Condon visited UFV recently and presented on the hydrogen-powered interurban rail. The proposed train line would be EMISSIONS-FREE and run from Surrey to Chilliwack. … Read more