Facebook for Business Workshop — Oct 28 & Nov 4

Whether you are just getting started with Facebook marketing or you want to take your Facebook marketing to the next level, this workshop is for you. During this two-day interactive workshop, we will help you to setup and optimize your Facebook Business Page, create and schedule content that engages and increase sales, and learn to … Read more

Winter New Student Orientation — Nov 7

New-to-UFV students and their supporters are invited to Winter New Student Orientation on Tues, Nov 7 from 4:30-7:30 pm at the Abbotsford campus. At this event, students will: get program planning advice from academic advisors learn how to register online at an OReg info session discover resources available through Financial Aid and Awards and the … Read more

Open Access Week 2017

Open Access Week, the annual worldwide recognition of the immense value of open practices in research and education, falls on October 23-29 for 2017. As always, the numerous events and ideas are promoted on the official website: http://openaccessweek.org/ And keep an eye on two Twitter hashtags: https://twitter.com/search?q=OAweek2017 https://twitter.com/search?q=OAweek Locally, there are several workshops and information … Read more

Abbotsford Advising Centre Open House — Oct 25

Students, faculty & staff are invited to drop by for cookies and coffee and to learn about everything the Advising Centre has to offer. Wed, Oct 25, from 10 am-2 pm UFV Advising Centre, S3117, SUB, Abbotsford Campus Advisors are here to help you Advisors help students plan their educational careers and answer questions about: … Read more

Upcoming HR Learning and Development workshops — MS Outlook Nov 23

Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Nov 23 — MS Outlook If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Gracey, Learning and … Read more

Presentation by BC Support Unit Fraser Centre — Nov 21

UFV and BC SUPPORT (Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials) Unit — Fraser Centre invite you to attend an information and networking event. Faculty, staff, and students interested in health-related research, and available resources to support that research, are welcome to attend. BC SUPPORT Unit Fraser Centre is advancing patient-oriented research and knowledge … Read more

Future of Food: Global Food Systems and Food Security — Oct 25

Do you know where your food comes from? Ever thought about the changing dynamics of food production and consumption as we head into the global future? We invite you to participate in a conversation with experts in food systems and food security. Speakers include: Dr. Alex Awiti, Aga Khan University East Africa Institute, Nairobi. Dr. … Read more

Screening: The Invisible City — Oct 18

The Aga Khan University – East African Institute, SFU International, SFU Institute for Humanities & UFV Queen Elizabeth Scholars invite you to join us for a screening of The Invisible City [Kakuma] by Lieven Corthouts. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with UN delegates, former refugees, and academics. The film focuses on … Read more

Visual Arts students support Wild Salmon Caravan with art

UFV students in Shelley Stefan’s Fall 2017 VA 390 Community Arts Practice course produced artworks in support of the Wild Salmon Caravan event held on Oct. 8 at the Skwah First Nation in Chilliwack, BC. https://www.facebook.com/pg/UFV-Visual-Arts-817234464990204/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1538336239546686 For more information, contact Jennifer Chew at jennifer.chew@ufv.ca 10/29/2017

Upcoming Learning and Development workshops — Fall 2017

Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Tues, Oct 17 — Fast 101 (Reporting) Wed, Oct 18 — Adobe Pro Tues, Oct 24 … Read more

In the gallery: Skin Tactility

Sherlock Chen & Paige Caldwell Skin Tactility confronts the personal-social issues that are seen by eyes and felt by skins from the angles of mental health, sexuality, social disconnection, and cultural isolation, which is discussed here through a visual language. On View: Oct 16-Nov 3, 2017 Opening Reception: Oct 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery University … Read more