Gather and engage with others in the UFV community to reflect on what’s needed to navigate higher education in the complexity of society today. Particular attention will be given to application to our own areas of work at UFV. All are welcome.
Book: Outgrowing Modernity: Navigating Complexity, Complicity, and Collapse with Accountability and Compassion (Author: Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Professor w/ UVIC, Faculty of Education)
Hosted by Dr. David Warkentin (Centre for Experiential and Career Education)
Format: 6 hybrid lunchtime meetups
Location: In-person at UFV Abbotsford campus, G124 – or online via Zoom
Fri, Oct 24, 12-1 pm: Introduction: connection and outline
Fri, Nov 28, 12-1 pm: Reading and Discussion: Section 1
Fri, Jan 16, 12-1 pm: Reading and Discussion Section 2
Fri, Feb 13, 12-1 pm: Reading and Discussion Section 3
Fri, March 13, 12-1 pm: Reading and Discussion Section 4
Fri, April 10, 12-1 pm: Conclusion: discuss next steps
All are welcome — bring your lunch, ideas, and curiosity!
Interested? Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register.
October 24 to April 10
Noon-1 pm
Online via Zoom + UFV Abbotsford campus, Building G, G124 (Thinkerspace)
https://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/ufv-book-club-exploring-outgrowing-modernity/
For more information, contact Michelle Andrus at TLCevents@ufv.ca
04/10/2026