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Join us for a [Paradigm] of creativity and inspiration! UFV, The Reach Gallery Museum, and Jelly Marketing bring you the next Pecha Kucha series. Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each (6 minutes and 40 seconds in total). Pecha Kucha Abbotsford is revealing four new paradigms … Read more
The Agricultural Land Reserve at a Crossroads 40 years of Farmland Preservation in Southwestern British Columbia. Exhibition opening Wed, Oct 1, 4 pm Abby B101 The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) has served as a defining feature of British Columbia agriculture since it was instituted 40 years ago. Applications to exclude land earlier placed in the … Read more
Get Calm Quick workshop Learn scientifically proven techniques to get calm quick. Decrease your stress in your body and mind. Weekly sessions for 4 weeks: Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 12—1 pm For more information, contact Eileen Burkholder at eileen.burkholder@ufv.ca or visit http://www.ufv.ca/counselling 10/17/2014
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
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
UFV’s 40th anniversary community event in Hope is fast approaching, featuring popcorn, cake, face-painting, bouncy castle, arts, crafts, and a free book for every child in attendance. For more information, visit http://www.ufv.ca/about_ufv/hope-campus/ or contact Michelle Vandepol at michelle.vandepol@ufv.ca 09/20/2014
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 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
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
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