UFV events calendar

Pipelines, Rights, and Boundaries — panel discussion Sept 29

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Panel Discussion — Global to Local Context Mon, Sept 29  7-9 pm Abby B101 Panel discussion and speakers will include: Land Rights and Boundaries: Hugh Brody, Film Maker Human Rights and Corporate Sector: Charis Enns , PhD Candidate Land Claims and Development: Dr. Ken Brealey, Associate Dean of Faculty, UFV Aboriginal Rights and Title, Impacts … Read more

Submit proposal to Symposium on Scholarly Inquiry into Teaching and Learning Practice

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Proposals are being accepted for the first provincial Symposium on Scholarly Inquiry into Teaching and Learning Practice to be held on Nov 14 at SFU Vancouver. Deadline for proposals is Sept 21, and we hope that UFV will be well represented! This day includes a variety of keynote speakers (UFV’s Dr. Linda Pardy and UBC’s … Read more

New Student Orientation

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New Student Orientation 2014 happened Aug 21 at the Chilliwack campus and is coming this Thurs (Aug 28) at the Abbotsford campus. Help us welcome our new students to the UFV campus — a full schedule of events is available at http://www.ufv.ca/studentlife For more information, contact Sidrah Ahmad at Sidrah.Ahmad@ufv.ca 08/29/2014

Research Option/Scholarly Activity workshop — Aug 28

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Research Services is offering a workshop on Research Option & Scholarly Activity applications. Get a head start on your application for a teaching release for 2015-2016 (due October 31). Come and learn about the new application form and new process. Adrienne Chan, AVP of Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies, and Brad Whittaker, Director of Research … Read more

Power shutdown at TTC — July 13

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On Sun, July 13, power will be shut down to the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park to perform an electrical test. This will shut down all data, phone, and security systems at all UFV Canada Education Park buildings, including TTC, Buildings A and V, and the Agriculture Centre of … Read more

Sustainability Focus Group — June 19

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Have an idea about how to relate sustainability and food together and think that UFV can put your idea in play on campus? Come out on Thurs, June 19 to abby B133 at noon and talk about how to improve sustainability in UFV’s cafeteria and other eating establishments on campus. If you want an itinerary … Read more

Advanced Blackboard Workshop with Gordon Jang — June 25

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This workshop is for those who have attended an Introductory workshop. The first hour we’ll discuss and review tools, assignments, groups, assessment, tools. We’ll look at course copy, backing up or archiving. The second part of the workshop we’ll concentrate on the grade centre. We’ll look at the basics for those wanting to use Blackboard … Read more

Science orientation sessions

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Science Orientation Sessions For students new to one of the Science programs: Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems Engineering Transfer Choose a session and register today: ufv.ca/scienceadvice ABBOTSFORD May 13, May 21, or June 5 6-7:30 pm Room B132 CHILLIWACK 6-7:30 pm Room A2201 Thurs. May 29 Contact: Science Advice Centre ufv.ca/scienceadvice scienceadvice@ufv.ca   For … Read more

Participate in academic research and earn a $5 Tim Hortons gift card

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Please pass on this information to students or anyone who might be interested in participating. You are invited to participate in a research project in the School of Business about your experiences working in customer service. Who is invited to participate? Anyone who is currently working in a part-time or full-time customer service job in … Read more

Canadian Writers Series at UFV

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Wed, April 2 12:30-2pm University House Features: Evelyn Lau, Robert Martens, Helene Littmann, Elsie K. Neufeld, Rajnish Dhawan, and Daniela Elza 2014 Writer-in-Residence, Daniela Elza, in collaboration with ESA and The English and Creative Writing Department, is organizing and hosting three readings. The third and last reading will feature Vancouver Poet Laureate, Evelyn Lau, local … Read more