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Supporting students through the Faculty and Staff Bursary Join us at the 37th Annual UFV Employee Fundraising Golf Tournament on Sat, May 13. Make a difference, have fun, and support students at UFV! Together we raised $4,350 last year for students facing sudden and unexpected financial burdens. Please help us raise $7,000 this year and … Read more
Come and enjoy a last, fabulous dinner crafted by UFV’s Culinary Arts students of 2017, at Rivers Dining Room on Apr 19 and 20. Savour an outstanding gourmet four-course meal and enjoy wine pairings provided by Whatcom Wine and Spirits. Only $39.95 per person (including wine pairings with each course. Tax NOT included.) Doors open … Read more
Directed by Phay Gagnon April 6-9 at The Reach Gallery, Abbotsford April 20-23 at the Stó:lō Research Centre, Chilliwack Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm Grand Theft Terra Firma explores how S’ólh Téméxw — the traditional and unceded territories of the Stó:lō people—was colonized in the 1850s and 1860s and asks … Read more
Poppies – Images – Words Help create a River of Poppies as a tribute to those who fought in the First World War. Personalize a poppy with a message or a soldier’s name Watch archival footage Listen to excerpts from war diaries,soldiers’ letters, & poetry Alumni Hall March 27-29 10am-1pm April 9 1 pm-5 pm … Read more
Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? Put your classroom knowledge to work and become an SLG leader! SLG leaders are students who have taken the course and have done well. SLG leaders are needed for BUS 143, 144, 249, MATH 141, MATH 085, MATH 111, ECON 101. HIST 101, … Read more
Coevality n. The condition of originating or existing during the same period n. The name for the UFV Visual Arts diploma grad show 2017 The UFV Visual Arts diploma graduates invite you to attend Coevality, their graduation exhibition. Included in the exhibition will be a diverse selection of works including photography, print media, painting, drawing, … Read more
The Agriculture Centre of Excellence is hosting the Feeding Nine Billion (F9B) Challenge on March 18th and 19th. The F9B Challenge is a food security initiative that aims to provide a platform to stimulate student innovation and entrepreneurship around food security issues. On Sat, March 18 at noon, groups of 3-5 students from at least … Read more
The Race and Antiracism Network (RAN) is hosting an event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Tues, March 28 Abby B121 Local activists and scholars will present the work they have done to combat racism at a grassroots level. They are being honoured as “committed citizens changing the world” with … Read more
Economics is now under some pressure to improve, if not change, its premise. In the last few decades noteworthy economists, leading academics, and business leaders worldwide have expressed serious reservations about classical economics as a discipline and practice. Lester Thurow, former dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management has long been critical of the … Read more
Innovative Teaching Practices for 21st Century Students. The Summer Institute in Teacher Education (SITE) held at UFV provides exciting opportunities for educators to engage in powerful professional development! SITE is designed with practicing teachers in mind. Flexible, and providing a wide array of courses, it puts your needs as teachers first. Come learn from specialists … Read more
Join us in the Abbotsford campus library on Tues, April 4 from 2-3 pm for a lively discussion about the dynamic nature of Canadian cuisine with Dr Lenore Newman. Lenore will be featuring her research and adventures from her new book, Speaking in Cod Tongues: Canada’s Culinary Landscape. http://ufvlibrary.blogspot.ca/2017/03/what-is-canadian-cuisine.html For more information, contact MaryAnne MacDougall … Read more
2017-18 Consolidated Budget Plan – Attend a Forum NOTE changes in dates and locations. I invite all members of the UFV community to attend one of two forums for a presentation on the 2017-18 Consolidated Budget Plan. This will be an opportunity to learn about the budget process and review the budget recommendation. Please join … Read more
As part of a current initiative to explore the role of academic makerspaces at UFV, the Library and Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies would like invite UFV faculty, staff, and students to a unique opportunity to observe a demonstration of makerspace activities facilitated by local educator and GearBots founder Dereck Dirom. This event will … Read more
Papers are due! Finals are coming, but panic is NOT setting in! You are calm and relaxed because you are getting a jump start on your preparation to avoid all of that last minute cramming. Come alone, bring a friend, or sign up as a group! Peer Tutors ~ De-Stress Room ~ Guided Meditation ~ … Read more
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY BE MORE SUSTAINABLE & WIN $500 TO THE UFV BOOKSTORE Participate in the UFV Sustainability Development essay competition to make a difference. Tell us how the UFV or Fraser Valley community can address one of more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by submitting a conceptual or empirical essay that proposes an … Read more