Aboriginal Youth Internship Program info session — Mar 27

UFV Indigenous students are invited to ISC Abbotsford for lunch and meet with representatives from the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to share information about their program For more information contact: Betty Peters; betty.peters@ufv.ca 604-792-0025 x2245 Tue, Mar 27 11 am-1 pm ISC Abbotsford RM S1113 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/job-seekers/internship-co-op-opportunities/ayip   03/27/2018

New Student Orientation (Abbotsford) — May 24

All new-to-UFV students starting in Fall 2018 and their supporters are invited to New Student Orientation. At this event, students can: -take a campus tour led by a current student -learn how to register online for courses at a Registration Info Session -discover the array of support resources and services at the Student Resources Fair … Read more

Experiential Education Workshop: CityStudio Project Cycle — April 6

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of a CityStudio project/course cycle, including development, delivery and showcase. It is designed for all faculty who are interested in community-engaged and problem-based learning. The list of project ideas for the Fall 2018 semester will be provided and discussed. This workshop is facilitated by the UFV Office of … Read more

Valley (W)rites with writer-in-residence Billeh Nickerson and guests — Mar 28

Valley (W)rites: Exploring the valley as muse Featuring: Billeh Nickerson, Renee Sarojini Saklikar & Tawahum Justin Bige Billeh Nickerson is the author of five books including the 2014 City of Vancouver Book Award nominated Artificial Cherry. He is also a former editor of PRISM international and Event — two of Canada’s most respected literary journals — and a previous writer-in-residence … Read more

Van Ingen to speak on boxing as therapy — March 26

Cathy van Ingen knows her way around a boxing ring, and you’ll want her in your corner. Van Ingen is an academic who believes in empowering women to overcome adversity through sport. An associate professor in kinesiology at Brock University, van Ingen is a former boxer, and co-founder of the Shape Your Life program, which … Read more

Jessica Riddell speaks about the Lessons of Wonder Woman — May 4

UFV Teaching and Learning is please to present: Dr. Jessica Riddell Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair of Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Chair, Department of English, Bishop’s University 3M National Teaching Fellow (2015) Chair, Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) jessica.riddell@ubishops.ca Presentation: The Lessons of Wonder Woman for the Academy Wonder Woman offers a model for our highest ideals … Read more

Visual Arts diploma grad opening reception & exhibition — Mar 22

The UFV Visual Arts diploma students invite family, friends, the UFV community and the public at large to attend their graduating exhibition: Alone in Wonder The exhibition continues to April 10, 9 am -5:30 pm and includes an exciting mix of inventive works: Installation, New Media, Print Media, Photography, Painting and Video. Graduating students: Beru … Read more

Using Kaltura Video for Blackboard workshop — Mar 20

Join us for the Using Kaltura Video for Blackboard Workshop facilitated by Robin Pittman. In this workshop Robin will be demonstrating the Kaltura building block in Blackboard Learn. You will learn how to: • access the tool in Blackboard • capture from your webcam • upload audio/video • guideline for student assignments We look forward … Read more

Fraser Valley Career Connections and Conference — April 5

Be a part of shaping the future! Tomorrow’s Jobs, Today. Attend the first ever Fraser Valley Career Connections and Conference (FVCCC) on Thurs, April 5, at the Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (Tradex). With a booming economy, a young and diverse population and an abundance of business resources, the Fraser Valley is a place … Read more