UFV events calendar

Kimberly Skye Richards: Expanding Capacity for Living on a Damaged Planet — Feb 15

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Kimberly Skye Richards visits the UFV Abbotsford campus on Thursday, Feb 15 to talk about living on a damaged planet. The upsurge in wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and floods, and the concomitant dispossession of people from land can make it feel like we are living in a perpetual state of crisis. Unsurprisingly, an awareness of the … Read more

Learn to play squash with Campus Recreation — starts Feb 8

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Campus Recreation has teamed up with Squash BC and BC Jesters to offer a four-week structured introductory squash program led by a certified squash coach. Sessions take place at the Chilliwack Cheam Centre (45501 Market Way), where you will learn the fundamentals of squash in a fun and inclusive environment. Participants will need to bring … Read more

Writing for Resilience and Scrappy Heart Crafting — Feb 12

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On Monday, Feb 12, at the UFV Abbotsford Library Makerspace, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret, and resolve difficult experiences. Take some time to enjoy creating an upcycled “scrappy heart garland.” This is a rescheduled event from February 6. For more information, contact Brenda Philip at brenda.philip@ufv.ca. … Read more

AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — Mar 13-Apr 4

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The AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, showcases the diverse ways that AI technology is being used in the creative process, including but not limited to, digital art, installations, video art, and mixed media. The exhibition runs from Mar 13 to Apr 4 UFV students and the community were invited … Read more

EFCIE Innovation Grant — Feb 29 deadline

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The deadline to apply for an Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) Innovation Grant is Feb 29. These grants bring faculty mentors and students together in teams to expand on initial student or faculty work, either by developing a working prototype or by assessing the viability of a proposed solution in a rigorous … Read more

New employee orientation — Aug 21

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This event on Aug 21 welcomes a host of new faculty and staff employees to the university, many of whom start in preparation for the Fall 2024 semester. Come meet colleagues, university leaders, human resources, the Faculty and Staff Association and get to know our campus and key initiatives. Invitations to new hires will be … Read more

Fentanyl, Facts, Family: Community Knowledge Exchange — Feb 10

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Join the conversation on Saturday, Feb 10 at UFV Abbotsford! The knowledge exchange is for all community members: people who use drugs, family members, friends, first Responders, service providers, health professionals, students, teachers, politicians, business people, academics, community groups, artists, faith communities, youth workers — everyone who wants to learn and share in understanding the … Read more

Paint by the Number — Feb 27

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A Paint by the Number event will held on Tuesday, Feb 27 at the UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Office (S1111). Paint by the number templates, paint, paint brushes, and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Awfa Albakri at awfa.albakri@ufv.ca. Tue, Feb 27, 2024 1-3 pm UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Office (S1111) 02/28/2024

TD Webinar: Home Insurance Literacy — Feb 19

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At a webinar on Monday, Feb 19, Deepali Agarwalla will discuss how insurance works and how to protect yourself with home insurance. She will explain how catastrophic losses and climate change affect insurance. She’ll also cover common misconceptions about home insurance, providing an explanation of each coverage, and how residential premiums are calculated. Finally, she … Read more