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The UFV WUSC Student Refugee Programs hold weekly meetings to ensure that the committee is updated on all of our current activities and advocacy efforts. In our committee we work to sponsor refugee students to come and study at UFV. We also hold fun events and work to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis … Read more
The “living classroom,” an Indigenous healing garden, is hidden away behind the Student Union Society building. A totem pole made from a tree that was split in half during the 2017 winter storm stands in the centre of the living classroom. It is surrounded by indigenous plants and medicines including frog leaf, rose hip, and … Read more
You are invited to the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Ghosting of Sumas Lake, directed by Dr. Michelle LaFlamme, UFV Associate Professor in English. This devised show is based on the student’s experiences of the devastating November 2021 Sumas Prairie floods, exploring the impact of our climate crisis, the stories of community loss and resilience, and … Read more
Join the School of Kinesiology for ‘Get KINnected’ — a fall speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Dr. Cynthia Thomson, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology. Dr. Thomson will be presenting on November 16 from 12-1 pm. Her presentation is titled “Risk-taking, recreation, and wellbeing: Findings from … Read more
You know what you expect from others when relating to them—what you expect from students, colleagues, family members, and neighbours — but how much do you know about what individuals raised in a different cultural background than your own expect when interacting with you? And what happens when mismatches in expectations occur? How does it … Read more
In partnership with UFV’s Alumni Relations and CECE, STEP Café will be hosting an in-person Career Month panel for international students eligible for a post-graduate work permit on transitioning from university to the workplace. Join us to hear from alumni, employers, and an immigration consultant as they discuss how to navigate the transition, what resources … Read more
The Centre for Experiential and Career Edcuation and Alumni Relations are hosting a Career Month event on negotiating salary. Join us to gain insight from UFV alumni about salary and benefit negotiation strategies at the pre-employment, employment, and pre-departure stages across private, public, and non-profit sectors. Thurs, Nov 17 12-1:30 pm Online https://connect.ufv.ca/2022-career-month-negotiating-salary-and-benefits For more … Read more
Exhibition: Ghosting of Sumas Lake On view Nov 16-Dec 7, 2022. Ghosting of Sumas Lake is an installation in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery in building B, room B136, at the UFV Abbotsford campus, that accompanies the UFV Theatre fall season show of the same name. The installation documents the impact of the November 2021 flooding … Read more
Come join us for the faculty and staff pub night on Thurs, Dec 1. 4 to 7 pm in K180 in K building! Music, light eats and drinks! $10 cover charge and includes one drink. $5 Drinks after that. For more information, contact Monika Vondras at Monika.vondras@ufv.ca 12/03/2022
If the past few years have shown us anything, it’s that community is crucial. The pandemic, the heat dome, and the flood — throughout these challenges, the United Way, and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) came together to ensure we were all here for each other, assisting with crisis response and supporting our … Read more
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov 18, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Nov 8 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/18/2022
SAVE THE DATE: Mon, Dec 5, 2022 Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm Location: G104, G124 & G113 Travel Through Teaching and Learning — Come and Explore! Be sure to mark your calendars and make the journey on Mon, Dec 5. We hope you will enjoy our presentations, meet new staff members, learn more about our department, … Read more
Everyone has burning questions about work and careers. This session is a welcoming space for you to ask them! Dr. Candy Ho, assistant professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning from the College of Arts is excited to tackle all your questions and learn together. Think of this as an office hour with an international career … Read more
We are hosting a pumpkin carving event for club members to practise their manual dexterity skills. This event is open to all students, including those that aren’t pre-dental! There will be a carving contest, and the top 3 pumpkin designs will win a prize! Co-Hosted with SUS and myCampusLife Fri, Oct 28 5-7 pm Student … Read more
The School of Creative Arts will be hosting info sessions for the upcoming Winter 2023 semester where students can learn about upcoming courses and events. The School Director and BFA/BMA advisor will be available to answer student questions about program requirements and course planning. Each session will focus on a different area, but students can … Read more