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Calling all UFV retirees! You’re invited to the UFV Retirees Café Wed, Jan 25 2:30-4 pm Abby F110 Meet other UFV Retirees over a cup of coffee and hear what’s new at UFV. This will be the first café planned for 2017. The UFV Retirees Café will be held the fourth Wednesday of every month, … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Wed, Feb 1! Meet current and former exchange students from UFV’s partner universities around the world. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships … Read more
Come out and join the 3rd Annual CYC Sleep Out Why? 500-1,000 youth are on the street any given night in BC. These are youth who have run away, are kicked out, or age who out of foster care with no support. 700 youth age out of foster care each year in BC. 60% of … Read more
An indispensable series of workshops for students who are working, or wish to work, on campus. For more information, contact martin.kelly@ufv.ca. https://ufv.collegiatelink.net/organization/leadership/calendar/details/56051 02/08/2017
Learn to protect yourself in the digital world. The Library and Information Technology Department is hosting a cryptoparty! A “cryptoparty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, preventing being tracked while browsing … Read more
Many of us at UFV will be saddened to learn that Fay Hyndman, who retired from UFV in 2009 after coordinating UFV’s Writing Centre for many years, passed away Jan 10, 2017, after graciously facing cancer. Fay began her work at Fraser Valley College in 1987, following careers as a high-school teacher and flight attendant. … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Feb 10, on the Chillliwack campus, Room A2209. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Jan 31. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 02/10/2017
Abbotsford: Wed, Aug 30 Chilliwack: Mon, Aug 28 UFV’s newest tradition is back! In the Amazing Race, UFV Edition, new students will complete challenges at over 20 stations on campus as they get to know the people and places who will help them on their academic journey. For more information, please visit www.ufv.ca/nso or email … Read more
Join us at UFV International to celebrate the Year of the Rooster! Games, food, and prizes will be available in the Global Lounge (B223) between 12-5pm on Thurs, Jan 26. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac, and various traditions used by the different countries and cultures that celebrate. For more information, contact Chelsey Laird at chelsey.laird@ufv.ca … Read more
The 2017 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition, Out of the Office, showcases the diverse approaches and research going into art production here at UFV. UFV Visual Arts Faculty Show S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Galley (B-136 Abbotsford Campus) On until Feb 1 Each participating faculty member has spent years developing their artistic practice, and their engagement within their chosen … Read more
Dave Harder, RBC Wealth Management, presents his book Mind, Money & Markets: A Guide for Every Investor, Trader and Business Person. Dave is co-author of the book, together with U.S. psychiatrist, Dr. Janice Dorn. The book explains how history, cycles, and patterns of human behavior can be the best guide for what should happen in … Read more
TED is a global foundation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading which brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers to share what they are most passionate about. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a journey into the future.” In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of … Read more
The UFV Yoga Club is hosting it second annual Glowga on Thurs, Jan 19. Join us for an evening of high energy glow-in-the-dark yoga with your fellow yoga enthusiasts. Arrive at 6pm for glow-painting, activities, prizes and more! Glow-in-the-dark yoga begins at 7pm. For more information, contact Nicky Rai at nicky.rai@student.ufv.ca 01/19/2017
Coaching2Go provides students with the opportunity to receive help with their resume and cover letter on a drop in basis at an accessible location outside of the Career Centre. Career Coaches can also advise students on other career related topics such as: interview skills, job search skills and Career Centre services. Please see the details … Read more
Interested in going to London, UK this Summer? All expenses paid! The Faculty of Science is looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV to represent UFV at LIYSF 2017. Info session: Tues, Jan 24, 2017 @ 2 pm C1015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues, Feb 7, 2017 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/01/03/liysf-2017/ For more information, contact Caroline … Read more