SustainableUFV News April 2019

A recap of March and a look into what the rest of April has in store! Proper Disposal 101 March 25-29, 2019 Recently, we conducted an informative campaign called “Proper Disposal 101”. The purpose of this campaign was to clarify how to properly dispose of common items on campus. Through many responses, we found that … Read more

Rotary Club of Chilliwack receives Gold Sponsor status with Science Rocks! 2019

The Science Rocks! summer camp program received a large donation last month from the Rotary Club of Chilliwack to help support our science camps being held in Chilliwack this August. As a gold sponsor they were awarded with a framed certificate at their meeting held last month. Their donation will go a long way to … Read more

UFV Science Students shine at the University of British Columbia Undergraduate Research Conference held in Kelowna last month

Biology Professor, Dr. Nathan Bialas, along with a number of UFV Biology students presented at the Annual Undergraduate Research Conference held at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus on March 30, 2019 in Kelowna. The conference is an opportunity for Honours and Directed Studies students to present their projects to peers, professors and the … Read more

Regional Recycling Abbotsford looking for full-time Metal Buyer

Metal Buyer (Abbotsford) Compensation: Based on Experience Employment type: full-time and possible part time Job Summary Regional Recycling Abbotsford is looking for a full time Individual to work in a fast paced recycling warehouse. We pride ourselves with having excellent customer service, and all eligible applicants must possess great customer service skills. The ideal candidate would have some knowledge … Read more

Science Rocks! Summer Camp Facilitator Needed!

Work as a Camp Facilitator! Science Rocks! is a series of summer day camps for kids in grades 4-6, held at UFV, with four weeks in Abbotsford and two weeks in Chilliwack. We are looking for UFV students who…… Have a passion for science, love working with kids, and are excited to bring these two … Read more

greenSPEAK Series: The Hydrogen Train from Surrey to Chilliwack with John Vissers APR 4 @ 10AM, A362

The Faculty of Science and the Centre for Sustainability is pleased to present “The Hydrogen Train from Surrey to Chilliwack” The future for public transit in the Fraser Valley?  with John Vissers. WHEN: Thursday, APRIL 4, 2019 TIME: 12:00 Noon 10:00 am *New Time! WHERE: Room A362, Abbotsford Campus BRING YOUR LUNCH and enjoy the … Read more

greenSPEAK Series: An overview on how to maintain a healthy climate and healthy soils in the Fraser Valley with Dieter Geesing

The Faculty of Science and and the Centre for Sustainability is pleased to present “An overview on how to maintain a healthy climate and healthy soils in the Fraser Valley ” with UFV Agriculture Instructor, Dieter Geesing. WHEN: Wednesday, MAR 27/19 TIME: 12:00 Noon WHERE: Student Union Building Biography Dieter Geesing is the soil science … Read more

LIYSF Candidates to present MAR 28 @ 3 PM F124 (UHouse)

Congratulations to Connor Frey, Rebecca Gourde, Jordan Penner, and Isabelle St. Martin for successfully making it to the final round! Our finalists will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. WHEN: Thursday, March 28, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Q&A to follow each presentation) WHERE: F124 (U-House) Abbotsford … Read more

Book signing with Aileen Ablog – March 16, 2019 at Coles Bookstore, Chilliwack

The Faculty of Science is excited to announce that UFV Chemistry Lab Tech, Aileen Ablog, will be doing a book signing on her cookbook “Ketogenic Pressure Cooker – 100 Quick and Easy Recipes for Delicious Nutrient-Packed Low-Carb Meals”. WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2019 WHERE: Coles Bookstore, Cottonwood Mall, 45585 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack TIME: 11:00 AM … Read more

Join Dr. Alan Reid for a campus walking tour MAR 13 & 15 – Valley Fest 2019

Please join Biology Professor Alan Reid for a lunchtime guided walking tour of our great campus. WHEN: Wednesday, MAR 13th & Friday, MAR 15th TIME: 12:00 – 1:15 pm WHERE: Meet at the spindle whorl near the breezeway between A & B building Pick your day and away we go! Space is limited so please … Read more