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Feb 28 1–2:20 pm B101 A Free Comedy Showcase! ENGL 271: Laughing Matters – The Rhetoric of Stand-up Comedy Come and enjoy a free comedy show! This special presentation of the UFV English department, with generous support of the College of Arts. Featuring acclaimed local comedians Cliff Prang, Helena Paul, and Rajnish Dhawan (Who happens … Read more
Do you know students who want to explore careers that fit them? This workshop leads you through self-assessments, world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. Choose from 2 sessions: Chilliwack – February 12 Abbotsford – March 3 Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack (CEP), Room A1318, … Read more
March 18 12–7 pm Evered Hall, Student Union Building Did you know that there have been 1,014 life saving donations collected at UFV from 2012 to 2019? Help us continue to save lives. On Wednesday, March 18, UFV will be hosting Canadian Blood Services for a blood donation clinic. Join the UFV Alumni Association, Biology … Read more
Join guest lecturer Professor Margherita Ganeri from Italy on the current debate on Italian Diaspora Studies in Canada focusing on the centrality of Calabria for the young and growing field of Italian Canadian literature. Tues, Feb 11 5–6:00 pm A225 – Abbotsford Campus For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 02/12/2020
Take a break and visit our friendly St. John’s Ambulance therapy dogs every Wednesday! This event occurs every Monday from Jan 27-April 6 (except Feb 17). Mondays through April 6 11:30 am-1 pm UFV Trades and Technology Centre For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 04/07/2020
Join us as we celebrate the successful run and closing of the ‘We Are Hockey’ exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple. This free Family Day event will include hockey tips by the first NHL South Asian Canadian player Robin Bawa and President of Apna Hockey Lali Toor, commentators of … Read more
Reading and Discussion Panel Featuring 2020 writer-in-residence Adele Barclay, Dina Del Bucchia, and Kyla Jamieson The writers will read from their own work, engage in a discussion about writing and craft, and then open up to a Q&A from the audience Tues, March 31 3:15 Abby B121 For more information, contact Sha Scholtens at … Read more
The College of Arts and the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) presents: “When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention and Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence.” This is the first forum of a three-part series that will provide an in-depth discussion about domestic violence and its impacts on society. Thurs, Feb 13 2:30–4:15 pm … Read more
You are invited to our next School of Business Seminar Presentation: Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances With Dr. Saeed Rahman Fri, Feb 14 11:30 am–1 pm Abby B140 Effective global climate governance entails establishing institutions, groups and policies, integrating climate change issues … Read more
Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram Lecture and Workshop UFV Theatre and the UFV School of Creative Arts present this year’s Ashland Speaker Jivesh Parasram, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, community activator, and facilitator of Indo-Caribbean descent. Jivesh Parasram is also the Artistic Director of Rumble Theatre, located in Vancouver, BC. Please join us for a lecture and … Read more
There’s More to it Than Money Can I afford to retire? Am I ready to retire, or will I be? These are two basic questions when thinking about retirement, whether it is going to be next year or a few short years from now. Based on very positive feedback from other workshop participants around the … Read more
Capture & Release Workshop Learn how to take better photographs for work, home, and play. Find out how to share your photos effectively through social media. This workshop is led by Darren McDonald, a long-time professional photographer and current UFV communications specialist with a knack for capturing and sharing key moments. Bring your own equipment, … Read more
Take part in a scholarly sharing initiative during a series of monthly gatherings where members of the UFV community discuss their current scholarly work. January 30, 2020 (Thursday) From 1-2:25 pm in Abby F125 – Light Lunch Served • Heather McAlpine, English, Title TBC • Hannah Celinski, Communications, “Walking in the Footsteps of Many: Legacy … Read more
Join us as we celebrate the ‘Haq and History’ exhibit at UFV’s S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery (Abbotsford campus, room B136) on Wed, Feb 5 from 6-7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided and all are invited to attend. Feb 5 6 pm UFV S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery, B136, UFV Abby Campus http://www.ufv.ca/sasi For more information, contact Sharanjit Sandhra at … Read more
Improve your Well-Being: Learn strategies and leave with a plan to improve your emotional and physical well-being. Research shows that mindfulness is an effective way to enhance overall well-being. Optional: bring cushion or yoga block to sit on, yoga mats available as well. Wed, Jan 29 12:15-12:45 pm Building S — Evered Hall, North section … Read more