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Economics is now under some pressure to improve, if not change, its premise. In the last few decades noteworthy economists, leading academics, and business leaders worldwide have expressed serious reservations about classical economics as a discipline and practice. Lester Thurow, former dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management has long been critical of the … Read more
Innovative Teaching Practices for 21st Century Students. The Summer Institute in Teacher Education (SITE) held at UFV provides exciting opportunities for educators to engage in powerful professional development! SITE is designed with practicing teachers in mind. Flexible, and providing a wide array of courses, it puts your needs as teachers first. Come learn from specialists … Read more
Join us in the Abbotsford campus library on Tues, April 4 from 2-3 pm for a lively discussion about the dynamic nature of Canadian cuisine with Dr Lenore Newman. Lenore will be featuring her research and adventures from her new book, Speaking in Cod Tongues: Canada’s Culinary Landscape. http://ufvlibrary.blogspot.ca/2017/03/what-is-canadian-cuisine.html For more information, contact MaryAnne MacDougall … Read more
JPDC has approved professional development allowable expenses, effective April 1, 2017. Please take some time to review the allowable expenses and note the information will also be posted on the Human Resources website under Professional Development in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact the PD assistant Alison Reeves at In-Service_pd@ufv.ca or … Read more
As part of a current initiative to explore the role of academic makerspaces at UFV, the Library and Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies would like invite UFV faculty, staff, and students to a unique opportunity to observe a demonstration of makerspace activities facilitated by local educator and GearBots founder Dereck Dirom. This event will … Read more
Be part of governance at UFV! The University of the Fraser Valley Board of Governors is extending the call for nominations for one student for the Board of Governors (must be members of the Student Union Society) Students will serve a one-year term from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018. Nomination forms are available … Read more
Papers are due! Finals are coming, but panic is NOT setting in! You are calm and relaxed because you are getting a jump start on your preparation to avoid all of that last minute cramming. Come alone, bring a friend, or sign up as a group! Peer Tutors ~ De-Stress Room ~ Guided Meditation ~ … Read more
Seats are still available for the Spring 2017 Holocaust Study Tour in Germany and Poland. This study tour has been organized by members of two UFV departments: History (Steve Schroeder) and Visual Arts (Aleksandra Idzior). This study tour has been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the German-led attack on European Jews, … Read more
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY BE MORE SUSTAINABLE & WIN $500 TO THE UFV BOOKSTORE Participate in the UFV Sustainability Development essay competition to make a difference. Tell us how the UFV or Fraser Valley community can address one of more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by submitting a conceptual or empirical essay that proposes an … Read more
Stop by for a free coffee and chat about UFV’s sustainability initiative and how you can get involved! Have questions about the UFV Sustainability Development essay competition and your potential submissions? Come on down and we can advise and inspire you! We look forward to seeing you! Thurs, Feb 23 G Building Atrium 8-10:30 am … Read more
Are you a Business student interested in the world of dconomics? The Economics Panel Event will give students the opportunity to hear from industry professionals during a panel discussion as well as the opportunity for networking afterwards. Thurs, Feb 23 1-3 pm Abby A 203B Please RSVP to econsa@ufv.ca, as space is limited! 02/24/2017
Expressions of interests are being sought from faculty members, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate for the 2017/18 academic year. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for faculty, staff, and student positions on the standing committees of Senate. SGC is responsible for ensuring the … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Mar 10, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Feb 28. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 03/10/2017
The Abbotsford library will be undergoing a major renovation in summer 2017. Plan to drop by on Wed, Feb 22 for a planning update. The schedule is: 10:30 am–2:30 pm: Drop in anytime to view drawings, chat with the architects and planning team, and provide comments. 11 am and 1 pm: Presentations by the architects … Read more
Political Science 332: Politics of Multiculturalism invites you to experience their Photo Voice exhibit. The students have documented their experiences with culture, multiculturalism and diversity in their everyday lives using a photographic image as a departure point for their reflection. Opening Thurs, Feb.23 10 am-12:30 pm Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (Building F). Opening presentation by … Read more