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Scholarly Sharing Initiative: Conversations on Migration and Citizenship — Sept 28

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Please come to the Scholarly Sharing Initiative! Thurs, Sept 28, 2017 1:15-2:45, in Abby F125. All welcome! Delicious light lunch provided! “Conversations in Migration and Citizenship: Exploring and Engaging Interdisciplinarity” with Nicola Mooney, Ghizlane Laghzaoui, and members of the Migration and Citizenship program working group Join a conversation with members of the Migration & Citizenship … Read more

Student presentation — Sustainable Development in Peru — Sept 26

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On Tuesday, September 26, Madison Stewart will give a presentation on her experiences working as an intern for Mosqoy, a Canadian NGO based in Cusco and the surrounding Sacred Valley region of Peru. Mosqoy is a multidimensional organization, focusing on Peru’s rural development in the spheres of sustainable tourism, Indigenous knowledge and youth education. Madison … Read more

Survive the Semester: Live Well, Learn Well workshops — Sept 28

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Take a mini-workshop to boost your study skills Get tips and resources on wellness and learning Boost your brain power with healthy delicious snacks! Thurs, Sept 28 Workshops: 12-12:45 pm Learn your way: Discover your learning style 1-1:45 pm Too Many Assignments, Too Little Time 2-2:45 pm De-stress for test success 3-3:45 pm Make and … Read more

Who Owns History? — Forum Sept 26

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The UFV History department is hosting a public forum on historical monuments, the use of history and who gets to decide. In Charlottesville, Virginia, removal of a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee brought out protesters, some with links to white supremacist organizations. In Canada, members of the Ontario union of elementary school teachers advocated dropping … Read more

2017 Retirement Dinner — Nov 20

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The 2017 Retirement Dinner will be held on Mon, Nov 20, at 6 pm at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre. You are invited to a dinner to honour 13 employees as they retire from the University of the Fraser Valley: Elaine Harris, Molly Ungar, Shelley Chute, Lisa Storozynsky, Peggy Bray, Diane Luu, Lori Ann … Read more

Sustainable Food Systems speaker series — Sept 21

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Join us for a for a discussion about sustainable food systems and hear expert insight on plant health, glyphosates, soil health, organic, GMOs, and human health. Thurs, Sept 21 University House 7-9 pm Speakers: Dr. Garry Fehr, UFV Director of Agriculture Centre of Excellence (Moderator) Dr. Laila Benkrima, Horticulturist Carmen Dunn, Holistic Nutritional Practitioner Dan … Read more

CEP A LEED Gold Certification celebration & building tour — Sept 26

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You are invited to celebrate the LEED Gold certification of CEP A. Tues, Sept 26 1:30-2:30 pm CEP A – Atrium LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third-party certification program that sets standards and applies ratings for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. CEP A is LEED Gold-certified, the 2nd … Read more

UFV Co-operative Education information sessions — earn while you learn — Sept 13 and 14

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Co-op Information Sessions Apply your classroom learning by engaging in professional, career-related, paid employment. Join Us! Wed, Sept 13 12:30-1:30 PM Abby B121 Thurs, Sept 14 2:30- 3:30 PM Abby B161 Apply online: ufv.ca/coop Application deadline: Sept. 25, 2017 For more information visit http://www.ufv.ca/coop For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 09/15/2017

Gallery Exhibition: Brenda Fredrick — Testing Ground: Primary Process Made Visible

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UFV Visual Arts Faculty Brenda Fredrick has an installation of recent work installed in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery through October 6 Exploration with the works and space will continue throughout the duration of the exhibition. Viewers are encouraged to use a cell phone flashlight to read the labels and textual information. To Oct 6 Mon-Fri; … Read more

Association of Geography Undergraduate Students fall fundraiser — Oct 6

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Come out and join us at the Phoenix ballroom, next to Finnegan’s Pub, on Friday October 6th at 5:30 pm for our 2nd Annual Start of Semester Fundraiser! Come for food, drinks, a silent auction, raffle prizes and more to support our association! There will be great prizes to be won, so make sure to … Read more