The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with guest speaker Tetsuro Shigematsu — Jan 24

Save this exciting event in your calendars! The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with Tetsuro Shigematsu *Via Zoom Mon, Jan 24 4-6 pm Email jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for a Zoom link. Join Tetsuro as he guides you step-by-step on how to capture the story of a lifetime. From selecting the least expensive and most … Read more

The Fraser Valley Flood: An Environmental Policy Forum — Jan 21

The Fraser Valley experienced historic flooding in November 2021. As part of its Politalk Roundtable series, the Political Science department will host a virtual panel  to address this historic flood, the ways that governments have contributed to environmental crisis, and what people can do to affect environmental policy. Speakers: Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science … Read more

UFV Open Education Working Group meeting — Jan 25: new members invited

The UFV Open Education Working Group is newly formed and looking for interested faculty and students to help grow awareness and develop strategies for promoting open education on campus. Please join us at our next meeting to see how you can contribute. For more information and to obtain the Zoom meeting link, please contact Claire … Read more

Online Co-op Informations Session Winter 2022

Interested in gaining career-related work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity … Read more

Virtual Panel — Climate Migrants and the Global Climate Exodus

The Canadian International Development Agency (now Global Affairs Canada) has recognized and planned events for International Development Week (IDW) annually in February since 1990. To mark IDW 2022, the UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) and several academic programs (Global Development Studies, Criminology, and Environmental Studies) will host a virtual panel event focusing on climate … Read more

GDD Portfolio + Info Night — Feb 8

Today Graphic Designers are visual and critical thinkers, collaborators and agents of change. They create value for businesses, bring empathy to social issues, and make the complex clear through smart visual solutions. UFV’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) programs respond to the fast-paced creative industry with current and flexible curriculum that provides a foundation in … Read more

CityStudio celebrates Hubbub #8

CityStudio is keeping the experiential learning alive and testing out new methods of collaboration by moving HUBBUB, its end-of-term project showcase, online. This semester HUBBUB includes  CityStudio program challenges, highlights a project inspired by CityStudio, and welcomes CityStudio Chilliwack to Hubbub! The winners of the HUBBUB are listed on the website, which will remain “live” … Read more

Students’ Evaluation of Teaching: RateMyProfessors as a deciding factor in course selection

How would an instructor or a department react if they knew students choose courses and sections based on RateMyProfessors ratings? This research examines what criteria students give priority to when evaluating the performance of language teachers on the online platform RateMyProfessors (RMP) and what factors are determinant in students’ engagement. More specifically, this study explores … Read more

GDD Orientation

Hey Design Students! We are so excited for you to join us on campus in January. To set you up for success we have planned an orientation session to cover a range of useful topics for brand new and returning students alike! This is your chance to meet GDD faculty, staff and classmates in an … Read more

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women — online Dec 6

Join us virtually on December 6 as we recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Speakers: Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, Host, Coordinator of the South Asian Studies Institute and co-chair of UFV’s Race and Anti-Racism Network Dr. Lolehawk Laura Buker, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies, UFV Michele Giordano, Senior Program Officer, Public … Read more

Angel Tree

Welcome to Angel Tree! Each year the Angel Tree program creates opportunities for local community members to support our UFV students during the holiday season. The Student Union Society operates the Angel Tree program annually around the holiday months. The program strives to help support UFV students raising families while pursuing their education. It’s one … Read more

Grant Writing Workshop: Developing a Successful SSHRC Insight Development Grant Proposal — Dec 9

Are you a social sciences or humanities researcher considering applying to the SSHRC Insight Development program? Have a walk through the application process complete with tips and strategies for writing a successful SSHRC Insight Grant proposal by attending our ocnline grant writing workshop on December 9. Thur, Dec 9 10–11:30 am Zoom Facilitated by Jerri-Lynne … Read more

Textbook buyback — Dec 14-22

Buyback is Back! Come visit the Abbotsford Bookstore on December 14, 15, 16, 21 or 22 between 11 am-3 pm to sell back your textbooks. For more details, check out our website! 12/14/2021 – 12/22/2021 11 am-3 pm UFV Abbotsford Bookstore, 1385 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/textbooks/textbook-buy-back/ For more information, contact Maggi Davis at maggi.davis@ufv.ca 12/22/2021