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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
You are warmly invited to attend the Scholarly Sharing Initiative’s final presentations of Fall 2018, where our speakers (Alex Wetmore, Rachel Bodnariuc, and Gabriel Murray) will discuss the intersections of technology, language, and the imagination from different disciplinary and historical perspectives. Join us for one last chance this term to learn about and engage with … Read more
The Local to Global Holiday Market will feature local, ethical and sustainable vendors right here at UFV! This is an opportunity to do some holiday shopping while learning about alternatives to mainstream consumerism. Come and shop, or just hang out in the festive atmosphere! Thurs, Nov 29 9:30 am-4 pm Atrium, Student Union Building, Abbotsford … Read more
Interpretations and Expressions: Evolution of South Asian Canadian Experiences SOUTH ASIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM November 30, 2018 at UFV Abbotsford Campus 9 am–5 pm The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) invites you to attend their second annual research symposium. Building on the 2017 symposium which invited scholars to reflect on their idea(s) of the understanding and … Read more
Need a break from your studies? The UFV Abbotsford Library invites students to get creative in our Makerspace. Activities will include button making, textile and paper crafts, 3D printing and design, and microelectronics. Not feeling creative? Come and socialize with a dog! Drop in anytime between 1pm and 3pm on Wed, Nov 21 (G171G). Wed, … Read more
Join Art of the Book artist Helen O’Connor for a hands-on papermaking demonstration. Learn to form sheets of handmade paper from pulps made from various plants, weeds, oriental fibres, cotton linters, and recycled papers. As well, Helen will demonstrate techniques to create pulp paintings and three-dimensional works. 11/28/2018 – 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford campus library (G … Read more
This is one of the hottest events at UFV!! Formally known as Glowga. This high energy event will feature black lights, glow in the dark body paint, fun mixing and mingling pre-event activities and of course yoga; but this year we are adding a few new things! We are happy to present DJ Elixir who … Read more
Introductory demonstrations of fast growing hi-tech 30-minute introductory demonstrations • Building an Internet Connected Doorbell • ChatOps: DevOps Deployment Management using Chatbots • Applying Machine Learning to Geospatial Applications • Building a Predictive Analytics Service • Programming a Simulator of a Quantum Computer Learn about local hi-tech programs and events: • UFV’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship … Read more
Alex Wetmore and Rachel Bodnariuc — “Barometric Pleasures: Meteorology, technology, and emotion in the 1700s” Gabriel Murray–“Computational Linguistics for Real and Imagined Conversations” The Scholarly Sharing Initiative is an informal monthly gathering of faculty, students, and interested others to share, discuss, present, and receive feedback about their scholarly work. This initiative is based in the … Read more
How does this sound? Tanzania. Kenya. India. Fully funded three months, and earn six credits. Requirements: Permanent resident, under 35 years old and has 60+ credits. The East Africa internship program is made possible by the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships as they aim to activate a community of young global leaders across … Read more
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) UFV, Abbotsford Campus – Rm TBA Facilitators: Michelle Johnson and Ken Harmel Workshop Schedule: Mon, Dec 10 9 am–1 pm Tues, Dec 11, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Wed, Dec 12, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Thurs, Dec 13, 8:30 am–4:30 pm The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of four to … Read more