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Breeding for the Future: The case for conserving, collecting, and evaluating wild crop relatives. Around the globe, plant breeders are in a race to stay ahead of rapidly evolving pest populations and a changing climate to develop new varieties in support of agricultural development, and to feed a growing world population. Wild crop relatives have … Read more
A harrowing exposé of Israel’s unique system of official discrimination. Wed, Feb 1 5pm B121 Abbotsford campus 95 minutes Narrated by Alice Walker (author of The Color Purple), Roadmap to Apartheid is a historical document of the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa and a film about why many Palestinians feel they are … Read more
After 22 years of dedicated service Shelley Chute is retiring from UFV. Come to Finnegan’s Pub and help us say good-bye and wish her well on her adventure to Costa Rica. Fri, Feb 17 From 4 pm onwards. For more information, contact Catherine Wilson at catherine.wilson@ufv.ca 02/17/2017
Come and enjoy a unique culinary experience, crafted especially for Valentine lovers, at Rivers Dining Room on Feb 15 and 16. Savour an outstanding gourmet four-course meal prepared by UFV’s Culinary Arts cooks-in-training and enjoy inspiring wine pairings by Whatcom Wine and Spirits. Only $39.95 per person (including wine pairings with each course. Tax NOT … Read more
Calling all UFV retirees! You’re invited to the UFV Retirees Café Wed, Jan 25 2:30-4 pm Abby F110 Meet other UFV Retirees over a cup of coffee and hear what’s new at UFV. This will be the first café planned for 2017. The UFV Retirees Café will be held the fourth Wednesday of every month, … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Wed, Feb 1! Meet current and former exchange students from UFV’s partner universities around the world. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships … Read more
Come out and join the 3rd Annual CYC Sleep Out Why? 500-1,000 youth are on the street any given night in BC. These are youth who have run away, are kicked out, or age who out of foster care with no support. 700 youth age out of foster care each year in BC. 60% of … Read more
Learn to protect yourself in the digital world. The Library and Information Technology Department is hosting a cryptoparty! A “cryptoparty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, preventing being tracked while browsing … Read more
Abbotsford: Wed, Aug 30 Chilliwack: Mon, Aug 28 UFV’s newest tradition is back! In the Amazing Race, UFV Edition, new students will complete challenges at over 20 stations on campus as they get to know the people and places who will help them on their academic journey. For more information, please visit www.ufv.ca/nso or email … Read more
Join us at UFV International to celebrate the Year of the Rooster! Games, food, and prizes will be available in the Global Lounge (B223) between 12-5pm on Thurs, Jan 26. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac, and various traditions used by the different countries and cultures that celebrate. For more information, contact Chelsey Laird at chelsey.laird@ufv.ca … Read more
The 2017 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition, Out of the Office, showcases the diverse approaches and research going into art production here at UFV. UFV Visual Arts Faculty Show S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Galley (B-136 Abbotsford Campus) On until Feb 1 Each participating faculty member has spent years developing their artistic practice, and their engagement within their chosen … Read more
Dave Harder, RBC Wealth Management, presents his book Mind, Money & Markets: A Guide for Every Investor, Trader and Business Person. Dave is co-author of the book, together with U.S. psychiatrist, Dr. Janice Dorn. The book explains how history, cycles, and patterns of human behavior can be the best guide for what should happen in … Read more
The UFV Yoga Club is hosting it second annual Glowga on Thurs, Jan 19. Join us for an evening of high energy glow-in-the-dark yoga with your fellow yoga enthusiasts. Arrive at 6pm for glow-painting, activities, prizes and more! Glow-in-the-dark yoga begins at 7pm. For more information, contact Nicky Rai at nicky.rai@student.ufv.ca 01/19/2017
Coaching2Go provides students with the opportunity to receive help with their resume and cover letter on a drop in basis at an accessible location outside of the Career Centre. Career Coaches can also advise students on other career related topics such as: interview skills, job search skills and Career Centre services. Please see the details … Read more
Wed, Jan 18 1:15-2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Save this date and come join us for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Hear about some projects by UFV faculty: Gabriel Murray — People analytics and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence, are they connected? Michelle Riedlinger — Citizen science digital mapping: The role of digital … Read more