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As the climate continues to warm, extreme wildfires will likely increase. Join us on Tuesday, March 18 from noon to 1:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack campus for a Science Cafe focused on the impacts of wildfire smoke on health and ways to protect yourself from smoke-filled skies. Hear from Dr. Luisa Giles, School of … Read more
The UFV History Department Winter Film Series begins Friday, Feb 7 with the screening of Legendary Cities: Bangkok and Athens. Join us at 2:30 pm in room D119 on the Abbotsford campus. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact Aleksandar.Jovanovic@ufv.ca or Ian.Rocksborough-Smith@ufv.ca for more info. Fri, Feb 7, 2025 2:30 – 5 pm UFV … Read more
Join us Wednesday, Mar 5 for Brightspace Unveiled, a dynamic forum exploring our new learning management system (LMS). Attend in person from 2:30 to 4 pm at UFV Abbotsford (room G124) or UFV Chilliwack (library), or participate via Zoom. Get an inside look at Brightspace, hear from faculty who piloted it, and discover key features … Read more
Please join us for a virtual UFV Town Hall on Thursday, Mar 6 from 11 am to noon to learn about UFV’s 2025/26 consolidated budget recommendation and investment priorities. A Q&A period will follow the presentation, where panelists will be available to answer your budget questions. Click here to register and submit a question, and … Read more
UFV and community members are invited to attend a hybrid anti-racism talk by journalist and author Harrison Mooney on Friday, Feb 7 from 4-6 pm. The event takes place on the UFV Abbotsford campus, as well as online. Mooney is a winner of the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for his 2022 memoir Invisible Boy. … Read more
Learn strategies to navigate and complete your assignments competently at this online Academic Success Centre tutor workshop, taking place Thursday, Feb 6 from 10:15 to 10:45 am. For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/. Thu, Feb 6, 2025 10:15 – 10:45 am Online via Zoom
A critical skill for academic writing is incorporating content from research articles into your own essay. At an online workshop on Wednesday, Feb 5 from 11 to 11:45 am, learn techniques for effectively integrating sources and avoiding unintentional plagiarism. For more information, visit https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/. Wed, Feb 5, 2025 11 – 11:45 am Online via Zoom … Read more
Have you ever wondered if there might be a better way to study? Join this online workshop on Tuesday, Feb 4 from noon to 12:45 pm to learn how to maximize your study time by using strategies backed by the science of learning. For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/. Tue, Feb 4, 2025 12 – 12:45 … Read more
Learn strategies to navigate and complete your assignments competently. This workshop takes place online via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan 29 from 2:15 to 2:45 pm. For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/. Tue, Jan 29, 2025 2:15 – 2:45 pm Online via Zoom 01/30/2025
The M Factor menopause documentary screening is a must-see event happening Tuesday, Feb 11 on the UFV Chilliwack campus. Doors open at 6:15 pm, and the screening starts at 6:30 pm. This documentary sheds light on the often overlooked topic of menopause. Learn about the challenges and triumphs women face during this stage of life. … Read more
Join us on Thursday, Jan 30 from 4-8 pm in room A421 on the Abbotsford campus for a chill evening with tropical vibes at the Afro-Caribbean Students’ Club Kickback. This is a great chance to connect with fellow students. Club membership is required, and you can sign up at the door. Click here to RSVP. … Read more
You’re invited to the next Provost Lunch and Learn, taking place online via Teams on Thursday, Feb 6, from noon to 1 pm. The topic is ‘The Schedule of Classes: 2025 and Beyond.’ For login details, please email provost@ufv.ca. This gathering is presented by David Johnston, University Registrar and AVP enrolment Management, and Shannon Wilson, … Read more
Let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Upcoming Chat-S sessions led by Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) take place online via Zoom, typically on the last Wednesday of the month, with a topic to guide our discussion. Our topic for Feb 26 (noon to 1 pm) is ‘Fresh … Read more
Join Victoria Surtees on Tuesday, Feb 11, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (room G124) for crafts, snacks, and conversation. This is a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. Bring a crafting project and/or your lunch, use our supplies, or just drop in for the conversation. Your … Read more
Facilitated by Leanne Joe and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment provides a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. We will consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. Sessions take place online via Zoom from 9 to 10:30 … Read more