Author reading: finalists for Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature — Oct 19

The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) has partnered with the Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature to bring the winning authors and finalists for a reading at the Sikh Heritage Museum on Friday, October 19. All are invited to attend and there will be refreshments provided. For more information please contact Sharn at sharanjit.sandhra@ufv.ca or call … Read more

2018 retirement dinner — Nov 19

2018 retirement dinner Monday, November 19, 2018 6 pm at the Quality Inn, Abbotsford Tickets are $25 each, with all proceeds supporting the UFV Retirees’ Bursary. Purchase from Human Resources. You are invited to a dinner to honour 28 employees as they retire from the University of the Fraser Valley   DJ Sandhu                 Rosemary … Read more

Beyond the Blues Mental Health Screening Day — Oct 11

Join the UFV Counsellors for our Beyond the Blues event. Drop by our booth to learn about mental health and wellness, supports and self-care. You can fill out free and confidential short self-tests on well-being, anxiety, depression and more, and talk privately with a Counsellor about steps to improve your mental wellness. Thurs, Oct 11 … Read more

UFV Theatre presents Halloween costume contest — every Fri in October

UFV Theatre is promoting their first Halloween Costume Contest!! Come to school dressed up (however simple or extravagant you want to get) every Friday of October, and on October 31. Make sure to take a selfie, post it to Instagram or Facebook with the tag @ufvtheatre, or email it to theatre@ufv.ca for your chance to win … Read more

greenSPEAK walking tour with Professor Alan Reid — Oct 11

The Faculty of Science is excited to announce the upcoming 2018/19 greenSPEAK Series! Please join Biology Professor Alan Reid for a lunchtime guided walking tour around the D Building “Swamp”. We will meet up at the First Nations’ spinning wheel outside on the plaza between Buildings A and B, then head out for a guided … Read more

Municipal Pension Plan AGM — Oct 11 in New West

Members of the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to attend the MPP AGM on Thursday, October 11, at 10 am to noon at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC. https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/annual-general-meeting For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 10/11/2018

UFV to upgrade Banner system

A message from CIO Darin Lee. UFV has begun a multi-project upgrade to bring the Banner system to its newest release, Banner 9. Students, staff, and faculty depend on Banner for essential administrative functions including admissions, student registration, course scheduling, human resources, and payroll. Modules will be upgraded in phases to ensure a smooth transition. … Read more

Career opportunities — Oct 1

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Enrolment Services Project Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Sessional Faculty (College of Arts) Sessional Faculty (Faculty of Professional Studies; Faculty of Science) https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 10/04/2018

Association of Geography Undergrad Students fall fundraiser

The Association of Geography Undergrad Students will be holding their 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser! Thurs, Oct 4 at Townhall Public House (33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford) Ticket are $20. Price includes a beef, chicken or veggie burger with fries and your choice of beverage. Lots of different opportunities to win great prizes, including a 4-credit … Read more

Chilliwack Library de-stressing event — Oct 15

Are you ready for a break yet? Pat dogs, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate & mulled apple drink. Join St. John Ambulance dogs Abi, Marie, Shaska, Taylah, Taz and Lucky in the Chilliwack campus library on Mon, Oct 15, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Lisa Morry at lisa.morry@ufv.ca 10/15/2018

First Semester Check-in — Oct 4 in Abbotford (two times to choose from)

A group discussion to help created a balanced transition into university life. Learn to balance academic success with quality of life. Drop in! Hosted by UFV Advising. Thurs, Oct 4 10-11 am or 2:30-3:30 pm Abby B100A (next to the cafeteria) For more information, contact Elaine Newman at Elaine.Newman@ufv.ca This event will take place on … Read more