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Come join an informal scholarly conversation about gender, social research, trauma and power! Thurs, Nov 23 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House (SASI) Coffee and lunch provided. This month’s speakers Leah Douglas – The joys and pitfalls of trauma-informed practice and research Professor Douglas’s specialty area, and the focus of her sabbatical, is trauma-informed practice, research, and … Read more
A panel discussion on the opiod crisis in the Fraser Valley. Wed, Nov 29 2-4 pm Abby B101 For more information, contact Kelly Tracey at kelly.tracey@ufv.ca 11/30/2017
A showcase of UFV’s poets, actors, and visual artists featuring poetry readings, theatre presentations and visual art. Want to show your work? Have any questions? Contact: englishstudents.ufv@gmail.com, ufv.vasa@gmail.com or stevenjbowman@hotmail.com Fri, Nov 24 4-6 pm Evered Hall, Student Union Building, Abbotsford Campus 11/25/2017
Grab an extra layer for Sweater Week November 20-24. Temperatures are being lowered by 2°C in all buildings. This is to bring awareness to the small steps that we can take individually to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We’re reminding everybody to grab an extra layer for the week to ensure they’re … Read more
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear a brief presentation from MNP and network with MNP representatives! RSVP: To reserve your spot email networking@ufv.ca Thurs, Nov 23 11 am-1 pm Abby B121 For more information, contact Lindsay Lloyd at lindsay.lloyd@ufv.ca 11/24/2017
Chocolate + yoga = pure happiness! On November 28 from 1-2:30 pm the UFV Yoga Club and Mental Health Awareness Club will be holding the second annual Chocolate Yoga Event. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a yoga session, chocolate, and de-stress activities. Tue, Nov 28 1-2:30 pm Abby B121 For more information, contact … Read more
Join colleagues for the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Next up for Nov 23 are Leah Douglas (SSSW) on “The joys and pitfalls of trauma-informed practice and research” and Alicia Horton (SCMS) on “Gender and power dymanics in qualitative interviews with formerly imprisoned men.” 1:15-2:45 pm Abby F145 Light lunch served. All welcome!
UFV is taking part in the international Giving Tuesday movement on November 28. We are joining the City of Abbotsford in marking Giving Tuesday as the start of the giving season. It immediately follows the days of intense consumerism, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and is all about helping our community by giving back and … Read more
Come and meet with employees from LLT Chartered Professional Accountants and learn what they have to offer. The firm is interested in hiring students, so be ready to impress! There will be free pizza. Thurs, Nov 16 5-7 pm Abby D225 Dress: Business Casual We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact … Read more
Have you ever wondered what a geographer does? Do we read maps all day? Do we just recite the capital cities of countries around the world? Geography is much, much more. Join us for ‘Be a Geographer’ Day on the Abby Green to explore skills and techniques used by geographers. We will have demonstrations and … Read more
Winner of the 2014 Investigative Journalism Walkley Award In 2013 The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) released a scathing report finding that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) threatens Palestinian children in the Occupied Territories “with death, physical violence, solitary confinement and sexual assault.” This joint investigation by Four Corners and The Australian newspaper reveals evidence … Read more
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear a brief presentation from MNP and network with MNP representatives! Thu, Nov 23 11 am-1 pm Building B, Room B121 (Abbotsford Campus) RSVP: To reserve your spot email networking@ufv.ca For more information, contact Paige Vanderveen at paige.vanderveen@ufv.ca 11/24/2017
In honour of Remembrance Day, UFV library is displaying memoirs from the library’s collection of those that saw service during World War 1. On display as well is the jacket and cap of Private Henry Gerrish who was wounded during the first battle of Ypres in 1915. Mon, Nov 6 – Fri, Nov 17 8:30 … Read more
The Visual Arts department Christmas print sale is a fundraiser for the creative and performing arts year-end event. Come support a good cause and get some original artwork. Want an original gift? Why not give a one of a kind art work? What’s for sale? Prints, drawings, photographs & other creative artworks. Price: $10 – … Read more
Abbotsford Building G 5 pm–Midnight Register here for Abbotsford LNAP 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 … Read more