Not Myself Today: Learning the Basics — Jan 25

Held on Bell Let’s Talk Day, this workshop will focus on creating a foundation for increased mental health awareness, improved understanding, and reduced stigma to foster a safe, supportive, and mentally healthy work environment. Takeaways: – Mental Health 101 – Language Do’s and Dont’s – How to Tell if Someone is Struggling with Their Mental … Read more

Budgeting 101 — Dec 14

Join RBC for a Discovery & Learn event! Budgeting 101 Money in, money out. It’s all about tracking your cash flow and planning for the expected and unexpected. Join us to learn how to make your BUDGET work for you. Details: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 1130AM – 1230PM PST RBC On Campus – University of … Read more

Day ONE: Welcome to campus

Welcome to campus, new students! This event on the Abbotsford Campus welcomes you to our UFV community on the first day of your upcoming semester. Connect with peers in your incoming class, get to know your Faculty of study, meet UFV departments and services, and find out how to join student clubs and associations. Jan … Read more

CECE Career Coaching drop-in session — Dec 15

Want to start the job search process but not sure if you are ready? Connect with Career Services for tips on resume, cover letter, job search, and interview skills through appointments, drop-in sessions, and resources. Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your resume, cover … Read more

CECE Career Coaching drop-in session — Dec 14

Want to start the job search process but not sure if you are ready? Connect with Career Services for tips on resume, cover letter, job search, and interview skills through appointments, drop-in sessions, and resources. Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your resume, cover … Read more

BSW info session — Dec 13

Students interested in applying to the BSW program are encouraged to attend. Representatives from Admissions, Advising, and the School of Social Work and Human Services will be on hand to answer your questions! Tues, Dec 13 10 am-12 pm Zoom (Register and get link with QR code) For more information, contact Catherine McLean at catherine.mclean@ufv.ca … Read more

Pauri: a documentary on migration of Punjabi students — Dec 6

Pauri is a documentary that showcases the impact of mass migration of a younger generation of Punjabi students to western countries like Canada. It showcases the perspectives of this migration on younger and older generations in Punjab and Canada and how this has led to identity and existential crises. Tues, Dec 6 3-4:30 pm South … Read more

Chat-I: Building on IELTS experience — Dec 15

Guests: Dr. Ismaeil Fazel, Assessment Specialist and instructor at UBC’s Vantage College and UFV students with experiences of IELTS will share their expertise with us! Session overview: Have you ever wondered how students’ English is evaluated prior to their entry at UFV? Dr. Fazel will share his wealth of knowledge about the IELTS, what it … Read more

The Langar Project — on display at Abbotsford campus library

The Langar Project is a partnership project between the South Asian Studies Institute and UFV Library. The Library is proud to exhibit the project highlighting Langar’s history, spiritual meaning, preparation and protocol specifics. https://libguides.ufv.ca/SouthAsianStudies/Langar_Project For more information, contact Mary-Anne MacDougall at maryanne.macdougall@ufv.ca 11/29/2022

CityStudio Hubbub project showcase returns Dec 13

  CityStudio Abbotsford invites the UFV community to celebrate its fifth anniversary at the Hubbub project showcase on December 13 between 11 am and 2 pm. A joint event with CityStudio Chilliwack, which launched in 2021, will showcase the project work of five academic courses working on six civic challenges. Students from Arts, Science, and … Read more

WORLD AIDS DAY — Kick-off Event and Photovoice Exhibition: Understanding the Stories of Immigrants and Refugees Living with HIV in Edmonton

Using a photovoice as an advocacy approach, a community-based study was conducted with immigrants and refugees living with HIV in Edmonton. The purpose of the study was to gain a critical understanding of their intersectional challenges and inform national/provincial HIV policies and practices. In collaboration with the Chilliwack campus library and the School of Social … Read more