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A group of nine Social Work students will be hosting a family friendly BBQ fundraiser and games event for local transition houses on July 12, from noon to 4 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus green (rain or shine). We hope to raise awareness, as well as raise funds and item donations to disperse equally … Read more
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
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
Please note that Facilities Services has scheduled Elite Fire Protection to perform its annual fire system testing on Tues, June 24. Testing will occur at the Chilliwack campus at CEP for the duration of the full day starting at 8 am for the main buildings, with Trades & Technology scheduled sometime after 2 pm. Testing … Read more
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
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
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
Do you know students looking for valuable work experience in their field of study? Help put their classroom knowledge to work as an SLG leader by suggesting they attend the SLG information session on Wed, April 2, at 2:30–4 pm in room Abby A225/229. Contact navneet.sidhu@ufv.ca or stop by SLG Centre (C1007) to reserve a … Read more
A date, location and time has been set for the Sustainability Focus Group meeting. Date: April 11 Time: 12–1 pm Location: Abby A225 Feel free to come out and talk about sustainability at UFV. For more information, contact Ashleigh Yakemchuk at Ashleigh.Yakemchuk@ufv.ca. 04/10/2014
Culinary Arts and Agriculture students and their instructors are teaming up for a bake sale featuring delicious baked treats and an education fair to raise awareness and funds for bed nets to prevent malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-vectored disease that is the #1 killer of children in the world. Bed nets save lives. Wed, March … Read more
Please show your support in an effort to stop bullying during Pink Shirt Day 2014 on Wed, February 26 by wearing pink (official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts and wristbands can be purchased from Nancy in Human Resources). Visit our booth in the Alumni Hall (Abby Building B — Foyer) on between 9:30 am and 4 … Read more
Blackboard Learn (Online Learning) will be unavailable to all faculty and students Feb 23 between 8–11 am. We will be installing the patch Blackboard has released to address the Java Advisory announced on Jan 24. For more information, contact Robyn Harcott at robyn.harcott@ufv.ca. 02/24/2014
UFV Theatre is continuing its student rush ticket program for their contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet. Any unsold tickets will be sold at the door to students with valid ID for only $10. Students may order advance tickets and choose their own seats at discounted rates of $15-$17 OR students may take their chances … Read more
Canadian Writers Series at UFV Mon, Feb 24 12:30–2 pm Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, Abbotsford campus UFV’s 2014 Writer-in-Residence, Daniela Elza, in collaboration with the ESA and the English and Creative Writing department, is organizing three readings — the first of which will feature Chris Gilpin, John Carroll, and Hilary Turner. There will be also be … Read more
Anna Kuczynska and Judy Larsen (Math and Stats & UUP) will talk about opportunities for the development of a student-centred classroom environment conducive to autonomous learning, engagement with material, and critical thinking. Wed, Feb 19 4:45 pm Abby D215. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2014/02/12/flipping-your-math-class-feb-19th/ For more information, contact Eugene Yablonski … Read more