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The KAIROS Blanket Exercise was designed as a participatory, experiential learning activity to illustrate the changing and damaging relationship between Indigenous nations and the government of Canada. KAIROS then partnered with the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) to adapt the national version of the Blanket exercise for BC and the Nlaka’pamux territory. This version became a … Read more
Welcome Day is for new students starting their first semester at UFV in Winter 2019. This is your opportunity to connect with other UFV students, get to know our campuses and resources, and prepare to start classes with confidence. If you’ve just graduated from high school, you’re starting university for the first time, or you’re … Read more
The Book Buyback is coming up! Visit the Abbotsford Bookstore between December 10-14th or the Chilliwack bookstore on Dec 12 to sell your previously used textbooks. Hours are 10 am-3 pm. Student ID is required. Dec 10-14 10 am-3 pm UFV Bookstore https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/textbooks/textbook-buy-back/ For more information, contact Jocelyn Thiessen at jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca 12/14/2018
This workshop will provide you with an overview of myClass Essentials – Blackboard Learn. The workshop will save you time providing you with the essentials in using myClass (Blackboard). Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and how to use Blackboard tools to add and organize course content. We will discuss … Read more
Christmas is less than a month away! We’re having a holiday sale at the UFV Bookstore. Supplies, clothing and gifts are 25% off now until December 14th! A few exceptions apply. You can visit us at both our Abbotsford and Chilliwack locations. Dec 3-14 8:30 am-4:30 pm UFV Bookstore For more information, contact Jocelyn Thiessen … Read more
The Sikh Student Alliance is holding a Kirtan Darbar at UFV! Kirtan is a meditative singing of Sikh scriptures along with musical instruments, usually the Harmonium and Tabla. The program will start with Rehras, followed by Kirtan. Pizza will be served at the end of the program. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the … Read more
Grades for the Fall 2018 semester are due to the Office of the Registrar by Friday, December 21. Please refer to the “End of Term Practices” document for information pertaining to grading at UFV. This can be found under “Faculty Information & Forms” on myUFV. For more information email: grades@ufv.ca
Please join us for the annual Visual Arts Open Studio, to celebrate the work that senior students in VA 402 have undertaken. Also stop by the gallery for the opening reception of the annual Multiples exhibition in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, B136 5-7 pm Tues, Dec 4 5-7 pm C1403, C1042, C1134, C Hallways https://www.ufv.ca/visual-arts/ … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop at an institution. Individuals must participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to a larger instructional … Read more
Come donate Toys and Children’s books to spread the holiday cheer! The toys and books will be donated to various organizations in the Abbotsford community! Donation Bin Locations: -Outside UFV Abby Library -Abby Student Lounge (SUB) -Abby B building (near office of registrar) – Chilliwack: Near A building main entrance For more information, please contact … Read more
Black Friday is happening at the UFV Bookstore! Along with having new markdowns, we are also bringing in a special limited edition hoodie that will be available for this Friday only at $25.95, regular price $45.95. They will be available at our Abbotsford and CEP locations. Fri, Nov 23 8:30-4:30 pm UFV Bookstore For more … Read more
A fundraiser for the Creative and Performing Arts year-end event. Come support a good cause and get some original artwork. Original prints, drawings & photographs for sale for $5-$50 (cash only) Tues, Dec 4 – Wed, Dec 5 10 am-4 pm G Building Library Foyer For more information, contact Leanne Woelke at leannewoelke@ufv.ca 12/06/2018
Join Art of the Book juror Jan Elsted as she looks at a selection of books from Barbarian Press’s title list and speaks about the private press movement from the late 19th century to now. This workshop will focus on design, technical features, and aesthetics. Jan will describe the making of Barbarian Press’ 2011 edition … Read more
The School of Business and the UFV Alumni Association invite all School of Business alumni to join us for our fall networking mixer! Thurs, Nov 29 Sprouted Oven, #115, 1828 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford 5–7 pm For more info: https://alumni.ufv.ca/events/school-of-business-alumni-networking-mixer/ https://alumni.ufv.ca/events/school-of-business-alumni-networking-mixer/ For more information, contact Whitney Fordham at whitney.fordham@ufv.ca 11/29/2018
Shirley Hardman, UFV’s Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, will read Joseph Boyden’s short story: The Legend of Sugar Girl, in the Aboriginal Gathering Place on the Chilliwack campus on Tues, Nov 20, 1 to 3 p.m. This event is hosted by UFV Library, UFV Indigenous Student Centre and UFV Indigenous Affairs Office. We thank author … Read more