Internet outage on Sun, May 20

There will be a planned outage of all online services for all staff, faculty, and students on Sunday, May 20, which will cause a series of brief disconnections between 6:15 and 7 am. Please be aware that all UFV online services including myUFV, the UFV website, email, landline telephone systems, and Banner, etc. will be … Read more

Applied Business Tech trade show — May 22

Discover innovative and breakthrough products: Join us on May 22 for the Applied Business Technology (ABT) trade show! Students will showcase their unique and revolutionary products, designed with you in mind. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for a sneak peek at these exclusive products. Got questions? Contact Christine Nehring (ABT Program Head) by … Read more

UFV Co-operative Education info session — May 23

Co-operative Education information session Gain relevant paid work experience while you learn. Find out more… Wed, May 23 11:30 am-12:30 pm Abby D213 Application deadline: May 28, 2018 For more information: ufv.ca/coop https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 05/24/2018

Manning Elliot info session — May 28

Manning Elliott is one of the largest independent firms in British Columbia with plenty of opportunities working with publicly traded and private companies as well as not-for profit organizations. Come find out more information about working with us. Sign up for a 15 minute meeting on May 28, by completing the online Doodle Pool: https://doodle.com/poll/nbktqnmfawwvu7aa … Read more

National Aboriginal Awareness Day — June 13

Come celebrate with the Indigenous Student Centre on the Abbotsford campus green. Wed, June 13 10 am to 2 pm The Indigenous Student Centre is also looking for volunteers to help deliver our Aboriginal Awarness Day. Volunteers needed from 9 am to 3 pm. Various positions, various shifts. If interested please contact Tery Kozma, Department … Read more

East Africa Internship information session — May 28

The East Africa Internship program is made possible by the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships and UFV, with the aim of activating a community of young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth to create lasting impacts both at home and abroad. Through cross-cultural exchanges encompassing international education and professional experiences, students will … Read more

Next meeting of Senate – June 1

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 1, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A234. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 22. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca Fri, June 1 2:30-4:30 pm Abby A234 https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 06/01/2018

History Honours students present at conference — May 9

History Honours students will be presenting their work at the first annual History Honours Student Conference. Kelly Miles: “Wicked Witches of the West?: Women, Love Magic, and Power in Colonial Latin America” Melissa Wing: “Liveth For Evermore: The Creation of Myth, Memory and Mourning Across the Fraser Valley and Canada” Evan Funk: “Bushido and the … Read more

Timetable forum — May 7

Dear colleagues, Please join me and other campus leaders on Monday, May 7, for an interactive discussion on classroom scheduling and its impact on student success. We have recently undertaken an in-depth review of instructional space utilization and will present some of the findings. The session will start with coffee and light refreshments at 8:30 … Read more

Summer fitness classes start May 7 — try before you buy!

UFV Campus Recreation and Wellness is offering fitness classes over the summer in both Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Classes start May 7. During the first week of class, we offer a “try before you buy” promo week. Attend any fitness class for FREE from May 7-10, 2018. For more information, please check out ufv.ca/campusrec Abbotsford and … Read more

Fraser Valley wrestling awards — May 4

Come out and support the burgeoning UFV Wrestling program at UFV! Now in its fifth year, this first-ever awards program will work towards a scholarship program for incoming students. This year UFV Wrestling was able to win every award (top male/female rookie and top male/female athlete) at UFV. Let’s celebrate and support these amazing athletes! … Read more

Jane’s Walk Abbotsford — U District vision — May 5

UFV VP External Craig Toews and Mark Neill, Director of Community Planning from the City of Abbotsford, will host a walk to share the U District vision for the University of the Fraser Valley. Sat, May 5 10 am. Meet outside Abbotsford Centre on the east side, bordering UFV Parking Lot 4. For more information, … Read more