UFV events calendar

Abbotsford Advising Centre Open House — Oct 25

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Students, faculty & staff are invited to drop by for cookies and coffee and to learn about everything the Advising Centre has to offer. Wed, Oct 25, from 10 am-2 pm UFV Advising Centre, S3117, SUB, Abbotsford Campus Advisors are here to help you Advisors help students plan their educational careers and answer questions about: … Read more

Upcoming HR Learning and Development workshops — MS Outlook Nov 23

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Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Nov 23 — MS Outlook If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Gracey, Learning and … Read more

Presentation by BC Support Unit Fraser Centre — Nov 21

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UFV and BC SUPPORT (Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials) Unit — Fraser Centre invite you to attend an information and networking event. Faculty, staff, and students interested in health-related research, and available resources to support that research, are welcome to attend. BC SUPPORT Unit Fraser Centre is advancing patient-oriented research and knowledge … Read more

Future of Food: Global Food Systems and Food Security — Oct 25

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Do you know where your food comes from? Ever thought about the changing dynamics of food production and consumption as we head into the global future? We invite you to participate in a conversation with experts in food systems and food security. Speakers include: Dr. Alex Awiti, Aga Khan University East Africa Institute, Nairobi. Dr. … Read more

Screening: The Invisible City — Oct 18

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The Aga Khan University – East African Institute, SFU International, SFU Institute for Humanities & UFV Queen Elizabeth Scholars invite you to join us for a screening of The Invisible City [Kakuma] by Lieven Corthouts. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with UN delegates, former refugees, and academics. The film focuses on … Read more

Visual Arts students support Wild Salmon Caravan with art

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UFV students in Shelley Stefan’s Fall 2017 VA 390 Community Arts Practice course produced artworks in support of the Wild Salmon Caravan event held on Oct. 8 at the Skwah First Nation in Chilliwack, BC. https://www.facebook.com/pg/UFV-Visual-Arts-817234464990204/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1538336239546686 For more information, contact Jennifer Chew at jennifer.chew@ufv.ca 10/29/2017

Upcoming Learning and Development workshops — Fall 2017

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Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Tues, Oct 17 — Fast 101 (Reporting) Wed, Oct 18 — Adobe Pro Tues, Oct 24 … Read more

In the gallery: Skin Tactility

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Sherlock Chen & Paige Caldwell Skin Tactility confronts the personal-social issues that are seen by eyes and felt by skins from the angles of mental health, sexuality, social disconnection, and cultural isolation, which is discussed here through a visual language. On View: Oct 16-Nov 3, 2017 Opening Reception: Oct 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery University … Read more

Child and Youth Care Association of BC: ‘Talk a Latte’ — Oct 17

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The Child and Youth Care Association of BC invites you to join us for a coffee and conversation about our profession and the movement towards professional CYC certification. Tues, Oct 17 Come on by anytime between 6:30pm – 8:30pm Student Life Space room in the SUB UFV Abbotsford Campus http://cycabc.com/ For more information, contact Susan … Read more

Character Canada Conference — Oct 20

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Character Canada is hosting its 2nd National Character Canada Conference at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School on October 20, 2017. And the non-profit group has thought long and hard about how to make this an event that electrifies the entire Fraser Valley, province, and country. After all, they’re putting on a conference that helps people explore … Read more

Future of Food: Food Systems and Food Security

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Do you know where your food comes from? Ever thought about the changing dynamics of food production and consumption as we head into the global future? We invite you to participate in a conversation with experts in food systems and food security. Speakers include: Dr. Alex Awiti, Aga Khan University East Africa Institute, Nairobi. Dr. … Read more