Developing Strategies to Combat Racism and Discrimination in all Forms — March 18

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join the resource workshop on Developing Strategies to Combat Racism and Discrimination … Read more

Indigenization and Transforming Settler Consciousness — March 17

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join the PACS open class with Dr. Lynne Davis from Trent University … Read more

The Massacre at Amritsar: Jallianwala Bagh 1919

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join us in the film showing of The Massacre at Amritsar: Jallianwala … Read more

Reflecting on Race/Racism and Canadian Media — March 19

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join us our panel on Racism, Sport, and Media in F125 Please … Read more

Grad photo sessions — March 9-27

2020 grads: Book your photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford campus from March 9 – 27 for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 9-27 – Abbotsford campus Location: Lot 10, outside SUB It is recommended that grads book their session now … Read more

From Hollywood, Hockey, to Universities: Moving Beyond Patterns of Racism — March 20

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join the Keynote Speaker Dr. Ena Dua [York University, co-author of The … Read more

Intercultural Competence: Resources for Self-Guided Learning — March 18

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff, and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join CMNS 180 in the Library Rotunda (G102) to take part in … Read more

Race Conversations: An Open Discussion about Race and Racism — March 16

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff, and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join us at the STEP Cafe Panel session in the Global Lounge, … Read more

Recreation Wednesdays — outside the SUB through April 1

Join our Student Engagement mentors every Wednesday morning to get active and play some sports and games. Games vary from basketball and soccer to frisbee, volleyball, and table tennis! Wednesdays to April 1 8:45-10:15 am Basketball Court outside of SUB (Student Union Building) For more information, contact Simran Bains at Simran.Bains@ufv.ca 04/01/2020

UFV International Week: Reflecting on Race/Racism and Canadian Media — March 19

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Reflecting on Race/Racism and Canadian Media Panel on Racism, Sport and Media … Read more

Closing Plenary: Anti-Racism, Action, and Commitment to Change — March 20

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join us for the Closing Plenary: Anti-Racism, Action, and Commitment to Change … Read more

Workshop: Designing a Successful Research Poster for Student Research Day (For Students)

Do you need help designing your Student Research Day poster in time for the March 17 submission deadline? Attend this workshop (drop-in any time between 1-3 p.m.) to ask questions and learn: – What makes a successful research poster vs. a not-so-successful poster – Basic graphic design principles — i.e., how to make your poster … Read more

UFV International Week: Panel on Race, Caste and Ethnicity — March 11

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Panel on Race, Caste, and Ethnicity [ANTH + SOC 470E] 2:30 to … Read more

Indigenizing Forum Theatre – Interactive talk with Dr. Cindy Jardine — March 9

Forum theatre, a form of Augusto Boal’s ‘Theatre of the Oppressed,’ is built on games that foster trust and cooperation to bring individuals together as a community through laughter and a shared sense of belonging. In this space of trust, participants may then progress to imaging activities that eventually result in a short play that … Read more