UFV Theatre presents Halloween costume contest — every Fri in October

UFV Theatre is promoting their first Halloween Costume Contest!! Come to school dressed up (however simple or extravagant you want to get) every Friday of October, and on October 31. Make sure to take a selfie, post it to Instagram or Facebook with the tag @ufvtheatre, or email it to theatre@ufv.ca for your chance to win … Read more

greenSPEAK walking tour with Professor Alan Reid — Oct 11

The Faculty of Science is excited to announce the upcoming 2018/19 greenSPEAK Series! Please join Biology Professor Alan Reid for a lunchtime guided walking tour around the D Building “Swamp”. We will meet up at the First Nations’ spinning wheel outside on the plaza between Buildings A and B, then head out for a guided … Read more

UPCOMING OUTAGE: myUFV self-service — Oct 6-8

Self-Service links within myUFV, the UFV mobile app, as well as access to the Banner system will be unavailable during the weekend of October 6-8, 2018, while system upgrades are made. All other services and accounts including myClass (Blackboard) will continue to be available. For more information please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/banner9 Contact for technical help: http://itservicedesk.ufv.ca … Read more

Spin & Strength classes

Start on the bikes, and finish with strength exercises using minimal equipment. Please familiarize yourself with the sign up procedures for this class. Thursdays 4:15-5 pm Sept 13-Nov 29 Location: Cave (back of E176) – Abbotsford Spin Class Reservation For more information, contact Stacie Anaka at stacie.anaka@ufv.ca 09/27/2018

Association of Geography Undergrad Students fall fundraiser

The Association of Geography Undergrad Students will be holding their 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser! Thurs, Oct 4 at Townhall Public House (33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford) Ticket are $20. Price includes a beef, chicken or veggie burger with fries and your choice of beverage. Lots of different opportunities to win great prizes, including a 4-credit … Read more

Chilliwack Library de-stressing event — Oct 15

Are you ready for a break yet? Pat dogs, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate & mulled apple drink. Join St. John Ambulance dogs Abi, Marie, Shaska, Taylah, Taz and Lucky in the Chilliwack campus library on Mon, Oct 15, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Lisa Morry at lisa.morry@ufv.ca 10/15/2018

First Semester Check-in — Oct 4 in Abbotford (two times to choose from)

A group discussion to help created a balanced transition into university life. Learn to balance academic success with quality of life. Drop in! Hosted by UFV Advising. Thurs, Oct 4 10-11 am or 2:30-3:30 pm Abby B100A (next to the cafeteria) For more information, contact Elaine Newman at Elaine.Newman@ufv.ca This event will take place on … Read more

Career Exploration & Life Planning workshops — Oct 15 (Abby) and 24 (Chwk)

Do you want to explore careers that fit you? This workshop leads you through self-assessments and world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. 4:30-7 pm Mon, Oct 15 — Abbotsford Wed, Oct 24 — Chilliwack Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack, Room A1318, 604-795-2808 http://www.ufv.ca/counselling For … Read more

PoliTalk Roundtable Series — The Legacy of Kofi Annan — Oct 9

From serving as the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide to his elevation to the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from Sub-Saharan Africa, Kofi Annan spearheaded United Nations’ efforts toward the attainment of a fairer and peaceful world. His death on August 18, 2018 calls for an evaluation of … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: “The United Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Indigenization, and Reconciliation”

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report repeatedly cites the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). How is the UNDRIP relevant to Reconciliation in Canada, and how is it relevant to teaching and scholarship at UFV? Please come start off the Scholarly Sharing Initiative year with a workshop-discussion about the UNDRIP, with Shirley … Read more