Event

Climate Change Theatre Action — Dec 13

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UFV is proud to stage a Climate Change Theatre Action, a worldwide series of readings and performances of short five-minute climate change plays presented biennially with the United Nations COP meetings. As global leaders are meeting at the Climate Change Conference, we invite you to join us in using theatre to engage and discuss our … Read more

Giving Tuesday campaign

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This is the 36th consecutive year that UFV has supported the United Way. The Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF) is one of many programs we help them support. Give today and and post-secondary students afford expenses like transit, books, and food. 11/18/2019 – 12/03/2019 For more information, contact Natalina MacLeod at natalina.macleod@ufv.ca 12/03/2019

Shoe donations sought

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UFV Circle K International is partnering with the Soles4Souls initiative to collect UFV students’ and  employees’ new and gently-worn shoes to help individuals start and sustain small businesses to lift themselves out of poverty in countries all over the world. Donated shoes are a viable resource to help entrepreneurs provide crucial necessities for their families. … Read more

Jerzy Grotowski’s Post Modern Masterpiece Akropolis Viewing and Discussion Workshop — Nov 27

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Jerzy Grotowski’s Post Modern Masterpiece Akropolis Viewing and Discussion Workshop Facilitated by UFV faculty member Shelley Liebembuk Wed, Nov 27 5:30–8:30 pm Abby D115 Open to all. Akropolis is one of the canonical performances of the 20th century on an international scale. Legendary theatre artist Jerzy Grotowski developed the acting technique which aims for complete … Read more

UFV Sustainability Case Competition 2020 — Jan 31

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Win big. Get experience. Save the world. Solve a real-world sustainability challenge and present your solutions to a panel of influential business leaders in the community — win $1,000! Register as a team or as an individual (individual registrants will be grouped in teams of 3-4). Fri, Jan 31 8 am-6 pm Abby B101 Registration … Read more

Multicultural Family Fun Night — Nov 22

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  Abbotsford is home to over 5,000 new immigrants. Unfortunately, there are many challenges for these individuals such as learning language, community adaptation, and developing healthy family dynamics. We are a group of community development students from UFV who desire to support these families by hosting a Multicultural Family Fun Night on November 22, 2019 … Read more

Politalk: What Now? A look at Canada after the 2019 election — Nov 1

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Politalk: What Now? Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the outcome of the 2019 Federal Election and what it means for Canadians and the International Community. Panelists include: Jeanette Ashe (Douglas College), Clare McGovern (SFU), Satwinder Bains, Martha Dow, Jessica Price and Tyler Chamberlain Moderator: Duncan Herd, Political Science major Organized by: Fiona MacDonald, … Read more

UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) Townhall Meeting — Nov 7

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UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) Townhall Meeting Thurs, Nov 7 2 pm Abby D115 Question and answer session with Heather Davis-Fisch, SoCA director. SoCA students will have the opportunity to learn more about the School of Creative Arts, ask questions and receive information during a free pizza lunch. The townhall will be led by … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Nov 18

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Please join us for UFV’s Scholarly Sharing Initiative, Fall 2019. Be uplifted by analysis! Be moved by insight! Ask questions and share ideas! The Scholarly Sharing Initiative, founded in 2011, is an informal monthly gathering where faculty, students, and interested others can gather over lunch and coffee to share, discuss, present, and receive feedback on … Read more