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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
Stop by for a free coffee and chat about UFV’s sustainability initiative and how you can get involved! Have questions about the UFV Sustainability Development essay competition and your potential submissions? Come on down and we can advise and inspire you! We look forward to seeing you! Thurs, Feb 23 G Building Atrium 8-10:30 am … Read more
Are you a Business student interested in the world of dconomics? The Economics Panel Event will give students the opportunity to hear from industry professionals during a panel discussion as well as the opportunity for networking afterwards. Thurs, Feb 23 1-3 pm Abby A 203B Please RSVP to econsa@ufv.ca, as space is limited! 02/24/2017
The Abbotsford library will be undergoing a major renovation in summer 2017. Plan to drop by on Wed, Feb 22 for a planning update. The schedule is: 10:30 am–2:30 pm: Drop in anytime to view drawings, chat with the architects and planning team, and provide comments. 11 am and 1 pm: Presentations by the architects … Read more
Political Science 332: Politics of Multiculturalism invites you to experience their Photo Voice exhibit. The students have documented their experiences with culture, multiculturalism and diversity in their everyday lives using a photographic image as a departure point for their reflection. Opening Thurs, Feb.23 10 am-12:30 pm Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (Building F). Opening presentation by … Read more
Are you creative? Passionate? Inspired? Imaginative? Find out how to put your talent to work as a graphic designer. Join us on Tues, February 21 from 6 to 9 at the UFV Mission campus. We have an exciting line-up of presentations: • GDD alumni share their stories about working in the creative industry • Current … Read more
(Dis) Enfranchisement 1907-1947: The Forty-Year Struggle for The Vote As Canadians across the country commemorate the 150th year of Canadian Confederation, the UFV Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (CICS) offers a different perspective in uncovering Canada’s historical past. With funding awarded from the Canadian Government (Canada 150 Grant), the CICS has curated an exhibit in … Read more