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SDGs Lab is a program to launch youth awareness and action towards building a more sustainable future. Through a speaker series, seminar, and interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to reflect and build on their understanding of sustainable development and the UN SDGs. SDGs Lab empowers youth to become sustainability leaders through educational sessions … Read more
In honour of International Women’s Day, come watch a screening of the film ‘I am Belmaya’, about a low-caste girl in Nepal who becomes a filmmaker. You will also have the opportunity to learn and reflect through a photovoice exhibit of female Nepalese human trafficking survivors. Wed, March 8 10 am -1 pm Evered Hall … Read more
Hear from industry professionals working in the broad and evolving field of sustainability. The event will be held in person and will be available to watch online as well. Wed March 15 12-2 pm B101 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sustainability-career-panel-tickets-526071593297 For more information, contact Jennifer Martel at jennifer.martel@ufv.ca 03/16/2023
Rails, Jails and Trolleys is a South Asian Studies Institute produced documentary. The film presents the history and present-day events on the decline of agriculture in India. Wed, March 15 4-6 pm Chilliwack campus library https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rails-jails-and-trolleys-film-screening-tickets-526073569207 For more information, contact Jennifer Martel at jennifer.martel@ufv.ca 03/16/2023
UFV Teaching & Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 – a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time. As bell hooks (2004) reminds us, “the classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy…urging all … Read more
February 8- 24, 2023. This exhibition showcases student work developed in MEDA 110 during Fall 2022, with LTA instructor in Media Arts, Marcel Casarini. Students explore the theme of nature using techniques in digital painting, digital imaging, and in printing. S’ELIYEMETAXWTEXW ART GALLERY UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY ROOM B136, B BUILDING Feb 9-24 noon-5 … Read more
The School of Social Work and Human Services, Ally Global, PEARL, SSWA, and South Asian Studies Institute are hosting a human trafficking event to bring awareness regarding human trafficking within Canada and Nepal. The event will include a photovoice, panel discussion, and movie screening (The Twelve Thousand). Tues Feb 28 Noon-2 pm Abby, Building F, … Read more
Our usual coffeehouse event with professors giving lectures related to Valentine’s traditions and literature Tues, Feb 14 Noon to 2 pm A261 For more information, contact Ben Seeley at benseeley6@gmail.com 02/15/2023
Raising awareness and funds to support earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria Mon, Feb 13 1-4 pm Alumni Hall For more information, contact Mehmet Ercan at mehmet.ercan@student.ufv.ca 02/14/2023
We will be selling stickers and promoting our club outside library in the learning commons. Mon, Feb 13 12-3 pm Library rotunda For more information, contact Mohamed Alkamy at m.alqamy@gmail.com 02/14/2023
This is going to be a community-style event, people can just sign up to watch a movie that we’re going to be presenting on that date. The movie will be the three idiots which is rated PG-13. Feb 17 6 pm B101 For more information, contact Mohamed Alkamy at mohamed.elalkamy@student.ufv.ca 02/18/2023
A casual event with expert speakers sharing short presentations on the theme Food Sustainability in the Fraser Valley with Q&A. Science Cafés welcome people who may or may not typically get involved with scientific discussions. Wed, Mar 22 1-3 pm Chilliwack campus library https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/science-cafe-tickets-526112335157 For more information, contact Jennifer Martel at jennifer.martel@ufv.ca 03/23/2023
The Political Science department cordially invites you to POLITALK SPECIAL LECTURE: What’s up with Parliament As another Parliamentary session begins, the Trudeau Liberal government is faced with a series of policy challenges. From a healthcare system in crisis to rising crime rates and economic hardship caused by inflation, the government has its work cut out … Read more
The Student Union Society and UFV’s Pride Collective are hosting the very first Transgender Day of Visibility! Join us on the green for some games, mini donuts, free stuff, live music, information, and resources about how you can support trans people in your community. Fri, March 31 11 am-3 pm Abbotsford campus green http://www.ufvsus.ca/events For … Read more
The 2023 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion calendar is now ready. While you can view it digitally, as in prior years we have print copies available for employees and students. Please reach out to Lisa McMartin at Lisa.McMartin@ufv.ca if you’d like print copies sent to you through inter-campus mail or feel free to stop by the … Read more