UFV events calendar

Dance Fit classes on campus

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Want a fun way to get your daily physical activity? Come try Dance Fit! Suitable for all levels, no dance experience required. Yoga/fitness mat required for core/leg/glute exercises; towel and water bottle recommended. Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities … Read more

Students needed for photo research study of UFV

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Students… Picture This! UFV Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) is still looking for students to participate in a photo voice research study to gain their perspective of UFV’s learning environment and campus life through pictures. This study will involve students taking pictures of what they feel best represents UFV, things they like about UFV, and … Read more

Poetry Now: a lecture with Miriam Nichols — Mar 21

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Please join 2017 Research Excellence award recipient Miriam Nichols, a member of the English department, for a lecture on: Poetry Now: Memory, Measure, and Meaning for the 21st Century “. . . folks expect of the poet to indicate more than the beauty and dignity which always attach to dumb real objects . . . … Read more

Student Research Day — April 5

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UFV Student Research Day Thurs, April 5 11:30 am–12:30 pm Microlectures 12:30–2:30 pm Poster Presentations Microlectures 11:30 am – Micro lectures in the Spirit Bear Café, A Building, Abbotsford campus. Take the stage and share your research experiences in a high-speed 2-minute lecture. UFV Students only. How do I register for the Microlectures? Fill out … Read more

UFV Sustainability Case Competition — March 9

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Solve a real-world sustainability challenge and present your solutions to a panel of influential business leaders in the community — win $1,000! The case competition is open to all UFV students and will address a sustainable problem focused on the Fraser Valley region. Register your team by March 2, 2018 to compete for $1,000! https://www.ufv.ca/SCC2018 … Read more

2018 grads: Book your photo session now!

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2018 grads: Book your photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses in February and March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). Feb 21-24 – Chilliwack campus Classroom: CEPA 2428 March 5-17 – Abbotsford campus Artona Mobile Studio – Mobile … Read more

Live Webinar — Employability Skills: What Every Employer Seeks — April 12

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Employers in all sectors across Canada seek workers who demonstrate Employability Skills. The Conference Board of Canada’s Employability Skills define the skills, attitudes, and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace. They are the foundation for employability and provide a common language for recruitment, performance review, and career path planning. Related resources, including the Employability … Read more

Shakespeare Names/Sto:lo Memoryscapes — March 8

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Please join us for presentations and conversations about Shakespeare Names/Sto:lo Memoryscapes, with members of the Oecologies research group, Vin Nardizzi (UBC English), Patriticia Badir (UBC English), Keith Thor Carlson (U of Saskatchewan), and Sonny McHalsie (Naxaxahalts’i).  What was the history of the naming of the Kettle Valley Railway stops and the Othello tunnels, and how … Read more

By-Election for Board of Governors Student Positions

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Four nominations were received for two student positions on the Board of Governors, for terms from August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019: Andrew Stahl Isaac Veeneman Jordan Tabin Harsimran Gill Candidate statements are available for viewing at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved-in-ufv-governance/elections-voting-and-results/. An election is underway to select two nominations. Voting will take place March 8, 9, 10, … Read more

Human Resources Year End Deadlines — Feb 28

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In-Service Professional Development applications and expense claim forms for the 2017/2018 fiscal year must be submitted to Human Resources for approval no later than Feb 28. For In-Service Professional Development events that take place in March 2018, please arrange expense claim for submissions with Lee Newbery at local 5133 or lee.newbery@ufv.ca. Training & Development claims … Read more

Learning through Peer Teaching — Ignite Innovation Series — Mar 22

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Ignite Innovation Series UFV is celebrating several of its teaching and learning innovators through its new IGNITE series. With themes of active learning, moving to online, and embodied pedagogy, these faculty members are sharing their experiences and expertise. Learn with your peers – support your colleagues. If you attend all the sessions, you will receive … Read more

Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series with Dr. Lucy Lee — Feb 20

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Dr. Lee has devoted 35 years to fish cell line development and in this presentation, she will recap her past work, present research projects and a fascinating future for fish invitromatics. Tue, Feb 20 1:30- 2:30 pm Abby B101 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2018/02/01/lucy-lee/ For more information, contact Caroline Majeau at caroline.majeau@ufv.ca 02/21/2018