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Cheer on the Cascades men’s basketball team as they take on the UBC Okanagan Heat on home-opening night at the UFV Athletic Centre! Capacity at the UFV Athletic Centre will be capped at 50 per cent of the usual maximum, per provincial health officer regulations. Proof of full vaccination will be required to enter, and … Read more
Cheer on the Cascades women’s basketball team as they take on the UNBC Timberwolves in Canada West regular-season action! Capacity at the UFV Athletic Centre will be capped at 50 per cent of the usual maximum, per provincial health officer regulations. Proof of full vaccination will be required to enter, and masks must be worn … Read more
Cheer on the Cascades women’s basketball team as they take on the UBC Okanagan Heat on home-opening night at the UFV Athletic Centre! 50 per cent capacity at the UFV Athletic Centre will be permitted, per provincial health officer regulations. Proof of full vaccination will be required to enter, and masks must be worn at … Read more
Dr. Ghizlane Laghzaoui, an associate professor in Modern Languages, will present research on the impactof 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 … Read more
From the global pandemic to countless social injustices, many of us have experienced drastic changes in our everyday lives and have had to just keep moving forward as best we can. We have been broken. We are full of imperfections. But we will come back stronger and more beautiful. We are resilient. Wed, Nov 17 … Read more
As the pandemic marches on, UFV continues to rise to the challenge, with a growing number of research projects spanning a diverse array of areas impacted by COVID-19. The Research Office will be hosting an online public panel discussion to showcase the outstanding research some of our faculty have taken on over the past year … Read more
Ana Adamik has kindly offered to take a group of participants on a scenic ride on the Vedder trail. The entire loop can take up to 2 hours and participants of all riding abilities are welcome to join. The group will head out in (not too much) rain or shine on October 30 at 9:30 … Read more
What do I need to know? Increased traffic and parking congestion are expected around UFV’s Abbotsford campus during the Brothers Osborne concert Thursday, Oct 21, 2021. What time is the concert? 7:30pm, Thurs, Oct 21. What do I need to do? Please be conscious of heavier traffic near campus in and around these times. Allow … Read more
This Peace Talk webinar will feature the work of two Peace and Conflict Studies students who have recently completed the PACS fieldwork course. The course is designed as an experiential learning opportunity, and to prepare PACS majors and minors for vocational work The fieldwork experience is designed to have students apply peace-building methods flexibly and … Read more
See attached Image Thurs, Oct 28 12-1:30 pm MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmMyOWUyODgtNzljNy00OWUzLWE1ZjQtMDZjMTc3MTllYjAy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a3d10b1d-c226-48f9-a6db-976df918187e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f336f8d-df5e-4c08-b985-f4d0d005f7fe%22%7d For more information, contact Heidi Christie at heidi.christie@ufv.ca 10/28/2021
Métis Day Awareness — Everyone Welcome Tues, Nov 2 1-3 pm Chilliwack campus | Gathering Place, A1457 Come and join us in celebrating Metis Culture & Learn about the traditional Metis sashing ceremony What is Metis Day? The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from … Read more
UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre is hosting a book launch featuring a suite of innovative and artistic books by local Indigenous and settler authors and organizations. Nicola Cambbell, with illustrations by Carrie-Lynn Victor, Stand Like a Cedar (Highwater Press) Melissa Kendzierski (UFV alumna), The Pulse of Poverty (Chilliwack Healthier Community) Chris Silver, Carrie-Lynn Victor, Kris … Read more
Title: Conservation as Innovation: The role of biodiversity in agriculture Abstract: Often the goals of conservation organizations and the goals of farmers are seen as in opposition. But it is increasingly evident that biodiversity can provide a myriad of ecosystem services that can reduce costs for farmers and increase resilience and stability in agro-ecosystems. This … Read more
Calling all bike lovers! Let us gather round, get moving, and explore Vedder Park’s Rotary Loop Trail in Chilliwack. Ana Adamik has kindly offered to take a group of participants on this scenic route. The entire loop can take up to 2 hours and participants of all riding abilities are welcome to join. The group … Read more
SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES INSTITUTE The 5th Annual Symposium – Fall 2021 Building a Diasporic Roadmap through Inquiry and Engagement South Asia represents the regions of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. More broadly, the historical, political, cultural and linguistic boundaries that constitute the South Asian region are complex and intricate, … Read more