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Student Research Day is returning March 28. The event kicks off at 10 am with student microlectures, followed by a research poster competition. Students can sign up to present a microlecture, a research poster, or both, by visiting https://www.ufv.ca/research/students/student-research-day/. The deadline is March 11, and prizes will be up for grabs! Faculty, we need you … Read more
Be part of governance at UFV. The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for faculty and staff positions on Senate and the Board of Governors, for a three-year term running from Aug 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027. Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV. Its main roles are to set policies and … Read more
Students from UFV’s Culinary Arts program have cooked up a delicious capstone project. The public is invited to savour their skills as Professional Cook 1 students host three ‘pop up dinners’ in late January/early February. Held at the Trades and Technology Centre (TTC) on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, the dinners will offer … Read more
UFV Trades and Technology is hosting a “Leap into Trades” day at the UFV Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre on Thursday, Feb 29. This will be an exciting day filled with hands on career exploration and competition. The Skills Canada BC Regional (secondary) competition starts at 8 am and carries on to 4 pm, featuring … Read more
Join the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub for conversations around advancing equity in our community. For this special event on Monday, Jan 22, we’re honoured to welcome global health expert Salome Bukachi for an informative presentation on Community Resilience in Pandemic Prevention followed by a panel … Read more
Apply for a UFV 50 Program Fund Grant! The UFV 50 Program Fund — a cornerstone of UFV’s anniversary plan — encourages grant applications, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to support vibrant and diverse anniversary projects. The fund welcomes applications from university departments, units, and officially recognized student organizations for programs or projects that take … Read more
Registration is now open for tier one 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program. The Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program offers the opportunity for participants to developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be an ally and how to embrace the goal of being in a constant state of learning … Read more
Join us at this hybrid event on Feb 7 at UFV Abbotsford or online via Zoom, and hear from speakers from humanitarian organizations that are responding to conflicts in war-torn regions of the world. This event aims to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of conflicts, the dire need for action, … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the new Microcredential Programs policy. The information can be found here. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by 4 pm on Friday, Feb 23. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. 02/23/2024
Learn the ins and outs of creating a powerful and effective thesis statement at these workshops on Monday, Feb 26, and Monday, Mar 18 at UFV Chilliwack and online. For more info visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Mon, Feb 26, 2024 1 to 1:30 pm UFV Chilliwack room A1206 and online Mon, Mar … Read more
At these workshops on Monday, Feb 26, and Friday, Mar 22 (both at UFV Chilliwack and online), learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following MLA format. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Mon, Feb 26, 2024 11 to 11:30 am UFV Chilliwack … Read more
At these workshops on Thursday, Feb 29 and Thu, Mar 21 (both at UFV Chilliwack and online), learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following APA format. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Thu, Feb 29, 2024 10:30 to 11 am UFV Chilliwack … Read more
At this Academic Success Centre workshop on Tuesday, Feb 6 (UFV Chilliwack and online), learn strategies to navigate and complete your assignments competently. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10 to 10:30 am UFV Chilliwack room A1206 and online 02/07/2024
You’re almost ready to hand in that paper, but don’t forget to proofread it first. During an online session on Thursday, Mar 7, learn tips and strategies for effectively proofreading and editing your work so you can hand in a polished paper. This session is part of Procrastination Awareness Week. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or … Read more
Did you know better note taking techniques lead to better exam prep? These sessions on Thursday, Feb 29 (UFV Abbotsford and online), and Wednesday, Mar 27 (UFV Chilliwack and online), will cover effective approaches for taking notes and prepping for your exams. For more info visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Thu, Feb 29, … Read more