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Burn off some steam. and join the Association of History Students for the paintball event of the year. The ultimate face off between students and professors. Wanna play? Get more information and register with us today on our Facebook Events Page: AHS Paintball 2017. Trust us, you won’t get expelled. Please register before April 23. … Read more
SustainableUFV brings us Earth Day for another year! The theme for 2017 is EarthPLAY, recognizing that outdoor recreation has taken a back seat to screens, video games, and Netflix. The more time we spend outside, the more passionate we feel about keeping nature pristine and beautiful, and that’s what Earth Day is all about. EarthPLAY … Read more
Stephanie Gould of UFV’s Visual Arts department will host-curate a screening of Nettie Wild’s newly-released documentary KONELINE: our land beautiful on Wed, April 19 at 2 pm in Abby B101. The screening is in partnership with Reel Canada’s one-day film festival on National Canadian Film Day. http://www.canadawildproductions.com For more information, contact Stephanie Gould at Stephanie.Gould@ufv.ca … Read more
2017 grads – book photo sessions now! Artona Group, UFV’s official graduation photographer, will be on Abbotsford campus in May for graduate portrait sessions. May 11-18 – Abbotsford campus Building B, Room 121 It is recommended that grads book their session now as appointments fill up quickly. To view availability of sessions and to book … Read more
Do you know an outstanding alumni of UFV? Established in 2003, the UFV Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of our amazing alumni. The traditional Distinguished Alumni Award is conferred upon a graduate of the institution who has achieved outstanding distinction in career, educational achievement, or community service. In 2012 the Young Distinguished Alumni Award … Read more
Facilities Management is requesting that all departments currently requiring the disposal of hazardous waste materials for 2017 complete the Hazardous Waste Disposal information form. The form is a fillable pdf and can be found online by visiting http://www.ufv.ca/janitorial/hazardous-waste. Please ensure that all waste materials are packaged according to safety standards as indicated by the Safety … Read more
The Financial Aid and Awards office is looking for adjudicators for the UFV Leadership Awards. The time commitment is roughly 8 to 10 hours to review and initially score the applications which is then followed by a two-to-four hour adjudication meeting held on Wed, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. If you are able to participate … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, May 5, at the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus at CEP (Rivers Dining Room) . Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 25. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 05/05/2017
kin•dred ADJECTIVE similar in kind; related change VERB make or become different UFV Graphic and Digital Design grads invite you to Kindred Change. We are both unique and the same, embracing change together. We are the Fraser Valley’s class of 2017, Graphic + Digital Design grads. Join us as we gather and celebrate kindred change. … Read more
Are you interested in a career in Marketing or Communications? Industry professionals will give students advice on how to transition from school to work as well what a career in Marketing & Communications looks like today. Tues, April 4 1-3 pm Abby B133 To secure your spot, please email networking@ufv.ca as space is limited! http://www.ufv.ca/jobs/upcoming-events/ … Read more
At this event, students will gain insight into the world of Human Resources. Industry professionals will provide students with advice on how to transition from school to work, what the industry looks like today and how students can be successful in HR. To secure your spot, please email networking@ufv.ca as space is limited! Thurs, April … Read more
If you are thinking about a teaching career either as an elementary/middle or secondary school teacher, then you are invited to attend the upcoming information seminars. There will be opportunities to explore reasons to become a teacher and hear about the expectations of teachers in today’s classroom. As there are multiple pathways leading to a … Read more
The Visual Arts department is excited to announce the launch of the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery website: www.sag-ufv.ca. The purpose of the website is to provide online access to the exhibitions and collections held in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, as well as to support teaching, learning and engaging with contemporary artwork in a digital context. The … Read more
Building Resilience Tues, April 11 1-2 pm Abby A203b Research shows that individuals can improve how well they adapt to challenges and adversity. This session will help break negative thought patterns and offer healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Participants will be introduced to a variety of effective, practical tools to improve physical health, respect … Read more
It’s tax season again! Fortunately for UFV students, BASA (Business Administration Students Association) will once again be running the BASA tax service to prepare tax returns for UFV students and the public for as little as $25. About the BASA tax service This is a student-lea program that gives the students at UFV a convenient … Read more