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The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) and Campus Recreation are partnering to bring you Thrive Week 2020!. This is a series of FREE events that focus on promoting positive mental health through encouraging dialogue about balance, community engagement, social support, and healthy lifestyle choices. This week of events is open to … Read more
Decrease Anxiety: Develop skills to reduce anxiety and be less overwhelmed. During those roller coaster emotional moments of anxiety, learn how to access the tools within you to calm your anxiety. Research shows that mindfulness helps us lessen anxiety. Thurs, Jan 30 12:15-12:45 pm Building S – Evered Hall, North section http://www.ufv.ca/thrive For more information, … Read more
Join the talk! Dr. Nancy Turner, an ethnobotanist and professor emeritus at UVic, will discuss the cultural roles of plants and ways in which botanical knowledge is shared. Fri, Feb 28 2:30–3:30 pm Chilliwack: Gathering Place Reception to follow. Everyone welcome! Hosted by: College of Arts and Faculty of Science Please share with any faculty, … Read more
The aim of this workshop is to promote physical activity and increase your ability to structure safe and effective resistance training workouts. We will talk about the importance of physical activity, how to easily incorporate activity into a typical day, and education about resources offered by UFV Campus Rec. Afterwards, the instructor will guide you … Read more
Dr. Christophe Schinckus , candidate for the Director of the School of Business, will give a presentation. Thurs, Jan 30 10-10:40 am A235 For more information, contact Loreen Obst at loreen.obst@ufv.ca 01/31/2020
Take part in a scholarly sharing initiative during a series of monthly gatherings where members of the UFV community discuss their current scholarly work. February 27, 2020 (Thursday) From 1:00-2:25 pm in Abby F125 – Light Lunch Served • Sharanjit Sandhra, History, SASI “The Narratives of Affect in Museums.” • Kim Richards, English, “Water Protection … Read more
The labyrinth is a tool that has many applications in various settings. It reduces stress, quiets the mind and opens the heart. It is a walking meditation and can be a way to reflect and integrate experiences in the moment. Come and experience what a labyrinth walk can do for you. Mon, Jan 27 1:05-1:45 … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Feb 4. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Visit all of the booths and enter for a chance to … Read more
Participate in UFV Student Research Day 2020! UFV’s annual Student Research Day is an exciting opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to showcase their faculty supervisor-guided research projects to the broader community. Students participate by taking the 2-minute microlecture challenge or presenting a research poster (or both). Poster presentations are judged by UFV faculty and … Read more
Discover over 100 paid and volunteer student positions with Student Life, the Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre, UFV International, Campus Recreation & Athletics, Campus Living, and Recruitment. Tues, Feb 4 11 am to 2 pm UFV Abbotsford, SUB Atrium https://mycampuslife.ufv.ca/organization/WRR For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 02/05/2020
Are you ready to watch UFV professors take on the 2-minute Faculty Microlecture Challenge? Each year, the Office of Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies (www.ufv.ca/research) challenges 20+ courageous faculty members to get up on stage and share the exciting highlights or implications of their research in just 120 seconds or less. That’s less time than … Read more
Student Life and the Indigenous Student Centre will be serving lunch for all students (until the food we are serving runs out). Dates: Thurs, Jan 30; Tues, Feb 4; Tues, Feb 25; Thurs, March 10; and Tues, Mar 24. 11:30 am-1 pm Abbotsford. S1111 For more information, contact Josephine Charlie at josephine.charlie@ufv.ca 03/25/2020
Are you interested in going to London England this summer? All expenses paid! We are looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV who is academically outstanding and has great leadership and communication skills to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum. Join us at our info session and find … Read more
There is a puzzle located in the SUB student lounge for students to build as a way to work together and relieve stress. This event is running until the puzzle is put together collectively by the UFV community. The objective is to have students collaborate with each other without needing to meet the other contributors. … Read more
The Retirees Café is open to all UFV Retirees and employees who are retiring soon. It is held every other month, on the fourth Wednesday, alternating between Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Sept 23 11:30 am-1 pm TBC For more information, contact Deanna McIntyre at Deanna.McIntyre@ufv.ca 09/23/2020