International Development Week — Feb 8-12

As part of International Development Week, Feb 8-12, UFV Global Development Studies has partnered with UFV International and the Modern Languages Institute (MOLA) to plan a series of events throughout the week.

UFV International Development Global Internships 1 in 8 Billion: Student Mobility and Opportunities

Learn about local and global internship opportunities, scholarships available, current projects, and how to get involved.

Wed, Feb 10
10-11:30 am

Open to everyone!

Click the following to join the session: ZOOM

Global Development Sector Panel with Q & A 1 in 8 Billion: Students as Global Citizens

We invite you to join our list of international guest speakers online via Zoom to learn from the global experiences and career paths of global development sector professionals from the United Nations World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, Caribbean Development Bank, Global Affairs Canada, Victoria International Development Education Association (VIDEA), and Right to Play Canada.

Thurs, Feb 11
11 am-1 pm Everyone is welcome.

Registration for this event will be done through Eventbrite.

See poster ‘One in Eight Billion: Students as Global Citizens’ for additional information on guest speakers and registration info.

Modern Languages Spanish Program Webinar: “Detrás del casco no existe género./There is no gender behind the helmet.”

You are invited to join María José Rodríguez, professional race car driver from Mexico, as she talks about her experiences behind the wheel as a young woman.

Thurs, Feb 11
2:30-4 pm. Everyone Welcome!

Please note this event to be held in Spanish.

Email Maria de Luna, associate professor of Spanish, at maria.deluna@ufv.ca to register and to access the Zoom link.

For additional information on all events, please email nicole.cullen@ufv.ca

02/13/2021