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Are you a new or returning science student? If so, this event is for you! We are excited to be hosting our 16th Annual Science Social. Come on out and visit with fellow science students, science faculty, and staff while getting information on the science clubs and associations on campus. Of course, there will be … Read more
Join with Hope Centre students, staff, and faculty to meet up, familiarize yourself with the centre, and enjoy coffee and cookies. Wed, Sept 6 Noon to 3 pm Hope Centre http://ufv.ca/hope For more information, contact Michelle Vandepol at michelle.vandepol@ufv.ca 09/07/2023
The Student Life department is now the Student Experience office. Visit our office, or just hang out in the lounge Room 1111 in the Student Union Building, Abbotsford campus. We support students in making the most of their university experience and encourage students to connect with what’s happening on campus. The following are some ways … Read more
SUS and UFV International will host an outdoor movie night featuring Top Gun: Maverick. Snacks and pop will be provided, but make sure to secure your ticket! Fri, Sept 8 7-10:30 pm Abbotsford campus green https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/backyard-flix-tickets-694924356457 For more information, contact Gabriella Wertheimer Cinque at vpstudents@ufvsus.ca 09/08/2023
Please join us in lending support and building solidarity for anti-casteism at UFV by attending an event in collaboration with the UFV Library on September 19 in the UFV Library Rotunda at 11am. On this day, we will install a painting of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (the architect of the Indian constitution and a visionary … Read more
UFV’s Safety & Security department is hosting its first annual Safety & Security Week from September 11-14. This week is designed to give students and employees the opportunity to: Connect with team members Learn about the services that are offered by Safety & Security Learn about tools and information that will help to keep you … Read more
Let’s send off the summer together with good music, food, and drinks at the second UFV Tea Dance & Queeraoke party. Practice your favourite karaoke song and join us on Thursday, August 31st for one final celebration of the summer. This public event is open to all who are aged 19 and older and will … Read more
Expressions of interest continue to be sought from non-senator faculty, staff and students to serve on Senate’s standing committees, for the available positions listed on the Standing Committee Vacancies web page. Positions are available on the Academic Planning and Prioriities, Awards and Honours, Faculty Standards, Indigenization, and Research Committees. Terms of office are two years, … Read more
Come on out for garden care and mint tea! Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle, as well as gloves and garden tools if you have them. We have extras if you don’t. Wed, Aug 2 10 am-12 pm Shakespeare Reconciliatio Garden between Kinesiology and the Gathering Place (A building, east side) … Read more
Come out and watch your UFV Cascades men’s basketball team as they take on NCAA Division 1 competition in Abbotsford. The Boise State Broncos visit the UFV Athletic Centre for an early preseason test with tip-off scheduled for 7 pm on Tues, August 1. It’s sure to be a game that basketball fans at UFV … Read more
Culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) is an approach that challenges deficit perspectives and draws on students’ strengths to foster success. Join a community of staff and faculty interested in exploring CRP-informed topics, theories, and activities related to this approach. Facilitated by Teaching and Learning Specialist, Victoria Surtees, the community is a space to share practices and … Read more
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. Tues, Sept 5 11 am-4 pm … Read more
Join the Student Union Society outside in the sun for International Day of Friendship. Come make a friendship bracelet with us between 12:00pm and 2:00pm to keep for yourself or give away to one of your friends! Wed, July 26 12-2 pm The Green For more information, contact Isaiah Dodd at i.dodd@ufvsus.ca 07/26/2023
Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content. This workshop … Read more
Get up to speed on UFV’s teaching technology and apps Ally in Practice – BB Ally is an accessibility application that works with Blackboard Workshop dates: Friday, August 11 (2-3pm) Friday, September 8 (2-3pm) Friday, October 13 (2-3pm) Friday, November 10 (2-3pm) Friday, December 8 (2-3pm) Zoom Integration in Blackboard – Zoom is a great … Read more