Career opportunities — Nov 5

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, History Assistant Professor, Theatre Program Assistant, School of Health Studies Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Assistant, Secretary of Senate Manager, Marketing Instructor, College of Arts https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca … Read more

greenSPEAK “Climate Change & Global Warming” with Professor Tim Cooper — Nov 15

Climate change and global warming are now being discussed in the media almost daily. However a good half of the population still is uninformed or misinformed about it.  This presentation will give a brief summary of the science, followed by a short discussion of relevant economics and technologies. Physics professor Tim Cooper will be presenting … Read more

Photo Voice Exhibit — Reflections of Multiculturalism — opening Nov 6

The 2018 Politics of Multiculturalism class (Posc 332) invites you to attend the opening of their annual Reflections of Multiculturalism and Diversity Photo Voice Exhibit featuring student images and experiences of multiculturalism. The opening takes place from 2:30–4:30 pm on Tues, Nov, 6 in the Global Lounge (B223). The opening will offer light refreshments and … Read more

UFV History department film series: Rulers and Rebels — Nov 21

Join History faculty and students for the third and final film screening and discussion for the fall term on Wed, Nov 21 from 1-3 pm in Abby B121. The third film is Tecumseh’s Vision, which is an episode from the documentary series We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes (PBS, 2009). For more info contact … Read more

Woof Wednesday in the Chilliwack campus library — Nov 7

Join St. John Ambulance dogs Red, Taylah, Nacho, Taz, Daisy and Lucky in the Chilliwack campus library on Wed, Nov 7, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cookies and hot chocolate included in this free event. Wed, Nov 7 11:30 am-1:30 pm Chilliwack campus library https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Lisa Morry at lisa.morry@ufv.ca 11/07/2018

Municipal Pension Plan Seminars — Nov 21 and 27

The Municipal Pension Plan is presenting “Approaching Retirement” workshops in Chilliwack and Abbotsford in November. Staff enrolled in the MPP can register for a workshop online here. Wed, Nov 21 Chilliwack SureStay Hotel by Best Western 6-8 pm Tues, Nov 27 Abbotsford Best Western Plus Regency Inn  & Conference Centre 6-8 pm   https://www.pensionsbc.ca/portal/page/portal/client_education_registration_system/event_schedules/mpp_seminar_schedule/ For … Read more

Metis Day awareness event — Nov 7

The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from spirituality to political attitudes. There is an undeniable relationship between Métis culture and the way history, traditional knowledge systems, healing practices, values and norms and political and legal customs are interpreted. This relationship governs the way people … Read more

UFV Master of Education information session — Nov 8

Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Mentorship UFV’s new two-year, part-time Master of Education degree is designed to equip certified K-12 educators who want to assume a leadership role in their schools or districts. The only one of its kind in Canada, the degree is crafted to respond to current trends, reforms, and innovations in … Read more