UFV International Student and Alumni reception – Sept 17

UFV International alumni are invited to join current students from Chandigarh and around the world who are now studying in Canada for this social event, taking place on the Abbotsford campus. Welcome students to campus and to Canada, while passing along your advice and knowledge. Tues, Sept 17 5:30 – 8 pm Abby B101 Schedule … Read more

Self-Studies in Higher Education Session 1 — Sept 18

The Adult Education department is initiating the second of an annual, themed series of study groups aimed at broadening and deepening our reflective practices and collegial relations as teachers, educators, and administrators in higher education. Session 1: Project Based Learning Wed, Sept 18 11 am-1 pm Abby B133 Project Based Learning (PBL) has been identified … Read more

Welcome event for Dr. Keith Carlson, new Canada Research Chair — Sept 24

The office of Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies (REGS) invites all to attend a meet-and-greet for UFV’s newest Canada Research Chair, Dr. Keith Thor Carlson, on Tues, September 24 (10-11:30 am) in the Gathering Place at UFV Chilliwack. Dr. Carlson is a Professor of History from the University of Saskatchewan, an honorary member of the … Read more

Co-operative Education information session — Sept 17

ARE YOU JOB READY? Attend an upcoming Co-operative Education information session for details about the program and to learn how you can gain relevant paid work experience while you study! Tues, Sept. 17 11:30 am-12:30 pm Abby B121 Wed, Sept 18 12:30-1:30 pm Abby B121 *No RSVP required http://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt … Read more

Guru Nanak – A Universal Prophet Without Borders lecture – Sept 10

As part of the year-long celebration of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute and the Khalsa Diwan Society, Abbotsford brings you a lecture on ‘Guru Nanak – a Universal Prophet Without … Read more

Student Graduate Scholarship Workshop — Sept 25

This workshop is for students who plan to apply for NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR Scholarships for graduate school. The deadline for the scholarship applications are December 1 of each year. Please join the Director of Research Services & Industry Engagement for information and guides on how to prepare your application. Wed, Sept 25 1-2:30 pm … Read more

Pride Culture Conference — Sept 7

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE CULTURE CONFERENCE Join us for our first annual Pride Culture Conference — a fun, educational, and inspiring event dedicated to members, allies, and advocates of the LGBTQIAP2S+ community. #ufvpcc19 UFV and the Student Union Society proudly present The PRIDE Culture Conference Sat, September 7, 2019 9 am to 5 pm, Evered Hall, Abbotsford … Read more

Welcome events for new Provost James Mandigo — Sept 5

A message from President Joanne MacLean: I am excited to welcome Dr. James Mandigo as UFV’s Provost and Vice-President Academic. I hope you will have time to join me on Thursday, September 5 for coffee,tea, and cookies at an informal meet and greet for James during his first week on campus. Abbotsford campus 10:30-11:30 am … Read more

Fraser Valley Literary Festival — Sept 13 & 14

The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together the Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for emerging and established writers who crave a venue to celebrate the great writing is happening here. It’s for all CanLit enthusiasts who can’t wait to see what the West Coast writes about next. Savittar Productions … Read more

Public Talk – “Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions,” by Dr. Qin Zhang — Sept 17

What role will automation play in the future of our food? Dr. Qin Zhang of Washington State University will help us chew on this question at Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions — a free public talk on Tues, Sept 17! The talk will be at UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Rd, F Building, F124) … Read more

Pride Culture Conference — Sept 7

UFV Student Leaders present The Pride Culture Conference This conference is dedicated to the LGBTQ2+ community, allies and advocates. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 9 am to 4 pm as we explore topics ranging from decolonization and reconciliation efforts in the Queer community to creating dependable allies to dating in the transgender … Read more

Research Office ROMEO workshop — Sept 25 (changed from Sept 19)

The UFV Research Office will be providing training for ROMEO, our new research administration tool. ROMEO is an online database that will provide you and the Research Office with the ability to work within one platform to manage internal and external funding applications, projects and ethics protocols throughout the lifespan of your research project. This … Read more

Fraser Valley Literary Festival — Sept 13 & 14

On September 13 and 14 at University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus, literary artists and enthusiasts are invited to join in the second annual Fraser Valley Literary Festival. The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together a budding Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for those emerging writers who crave … Read more