UFV History Department Film Series: Rulers and Rebels — March 19

Join History faculty and students for the third and final film screening and discussion for the winter term – “Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed” (PBS, 2004). Shirley Chisholm, mid-20th Century, first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Everyone is welcome. Tues, March 19 … Read more

Valley Fest 2019 author readings — March 12 & 14

Join us for a series of author readings during Valley Fest! Tues, March 12, 12–12:45 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2:30–3:30 pm Thursday, March 14th, 12–1 pm Details are available on the library’s blog. 03/12/2019 – 03/14/2019 – Abbotsford campus library (G building) https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Mary-Anne MacDougall at maryanne.macdougall@ufv.ca 03/14/2019

Student Research Day — March 26

Students can win $200! Students have the opportunity to participate in a microlecture to take the stage and share their research experiences in a high-speed two-minute lecture: for UFV students only. The microlectures are followed by a student poster presentation, and then an awards ceremony. Please visit www.ufv.ca/research/events for forms and more information. Tues, March … Read more

Career opportunities — March 4

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Instructor, Computer Information Systems > Sessional Faculty, Teacher Education > Sessional Faculty, Geography and the Environment > Facilitator, Learning Support > Assistant Professor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing > Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing > Technician, Audio … Read more

Quantum Gravity and the Big Bang — March 5

Join Dr. Edward Ewing-Wilson (University of New Brunswick) for an introduction to our current understanding of the history of the universe, and explanation as to why quantum gravity effects are expected to be important in the very early universe. Tues, March 5 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford Campus, Building B, B101 https://www.cap.ca/ For more information, contact Norm … Read more

UFV Retirees Cafe — March 27

The Retirees Café is open to all UFV Retirees and employees who are retiring soon. It is held every other month, on the fourth Wednesday, alternating between Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Wed, March 27 11:30 am-1:30 pm River’s Bistro, Trades and Technology Centre, Chilliwack campus For more information, contact Deanna McIntyre at Deanna.McIntyre@ufv.ca 03/27/2019

Consultation on Lálém ye mestíyexw: Re-envisioning a Structure for Indigenization at UFV

Two consultation sessions will be held for UFV faculty and staff on Lálém ye mestíyexw: Re-envisioning a Structure for Indigenization at UFV Tues, March 12 10-11 am Chwk A2428 Wed, March 13 2-3 pm Abby B121 Please see the Indigenous Affairs website for more details. https://ufv.ca/indigenous_affairs/indigenization/indigenization-at-ufv/ For more information, contact Amara Wong at amara.wong@ufv.ca 03/14/2019

Career Exploration & Life Planning workshops — Feb 27

Do you want to explore career options that fit your strengths, interests and values? This workshop leads you through self-assessments, world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps in your career exploration. When? Wed, Feb 27 4:30-7 pm Call UFV Student Services or drop by the office to register: Chilliwack A1318, 604-795-2808 … Read more

VA 390 Community Arts Practice Exhibition — April 5-19

VA 390 Community Arts Practice I-Lead Abby Youth 4 Change Photovoice Project Exhibition April 5- 19, 2019 Opening Reception: April 5, 3-5 pm UFV, in partnership with I-LEAD ABBY, is proud to present an exhibition by Abbotsford youth. University students worked with Abbotsford high school students from three different schools to produce a project that … Read more