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Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the outcome of the Federal Election and what it means for Canadians and the International Community. Panelists include: Jeanette Ashe (Douglas College), Satwinder Bains, Martha Dow, Jessica Price and Tyler Chamberlain Moderator: Duncan Herd, Political Science major Organized by: Fiona MacDonald, Political Science department head Fri, Nov 1 … Read more
Join the Philosophy Association of UFV in welcoming their first guest speaker, Willow Verkerk — a feminist philosopher based in Vancouver — to discuss the work of philospher Jacques Derrida on The Politics of Friendship. Involving a discussion of love, death, and solidarity, Willow deals with the question of whether friendship with the dead is … Read more
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop by for cookies and coffee and to learn about everything the Advising Centre has to offer. Advisors help students plan their educational careers and answer questions about: course or program selection transfer credit course withdrawal program requirements changing programs declaring a major or minor making or updating … Read more
A message from the Office of the Provost and VP Academic: Ken Steele of Eduvation will speak at UFV on November 15 on the topic of Higher Education Trends. Fri, Nov 15 9-11:30 am Abby B101 (lecture theatre) The event will also be live-streamed here: https://ufv.ca/livewithkensteele Ken is at the forefront of education innovation for … Read more
Learn more about your pension. Employees at UFV who are members of the College Pension Plan or the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to this workshop to learn more about their pension. The workshop will provide basic information on both pension plans, plan design, and options at retirement. Feel free to bring you own Member’s … Read more
You are invited to a talk by our newly appointed SASI faculty associate, Dr. Adrienne Fast, Curator of Art and Visual Culture at the Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford. Dr. Fast’s talk, titled “Hungry Bengal,” looks at the 1943 Bengal Famine which was once referred to by the BBC as one of the “things we forgot … Read more
Annual Christmas Print Sale Hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts Want to give an original gift for the holiday season? Purchase one-of-a-kind artworks including prints, drawings, photographs, and more. Location: Library Rotunda, Abby G H102 Tues, Dec 3 10 am–5 pm Wed, Dec 4 10 am–5 pm Proceeds support the 2020 UFV School … Read more
Michael Bopp, PhD, and Judith Bopp, PhD, have over 30 years experience with what they call ‘changemaking’ in diverse communities all over the world. This presentation will focus on what it takes to translate theories, principles, and models of development into positive outcomes on the ground. Peace building is demonstrated by discovering the determinants of … Read more
All new students starting their studies in Winter 2020 are invited to Winter New Student Orientation. Please visit ufv.ca/nso for more information or email orientation@ufv.ca. Jan 3 11 am-4 pm UFV Abbotsford campus https://ufv.ca/current-students/new-student-orientation/ For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 01/04/2020
We will be watching the results come in live for the 2019 federal election. Free pizza and drinks will be served. Open to staff, faculty and students! Mon, Oct 21 5:30-11 pm Abby B101 https://m.facebook.com/pssaufv/ For more information, contact Duncan Herd at duncan.herd@student.ufv.ca 10/22/2019
UFV’s Research Office and Research Advisory Council (RAC) are excited to host an evening mixer for new faculty to network with established UFV researchers, share their research interests, and learn about resources to support their work! • All UFV faculty welcome – researchers and the research-curious • Wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes • Enter a … Read more
Come by for some study tips and FREE healthy snacks! 12 pm — Learn Your Way: Discover Your Learning Style 1 pm — Too Many Assignments, Too Little Time 2 pm — De-stress for Test Success! Register today by contacting UFV Student services: Abbotsford, B214, 604-854-4528 Chiliwack (CEP), A1318, 604-795-2808 ufv.ca/counselling Brought to you by … Read more
The Faculty and Staff Association, and the Student Union Society will be co-hosting Adrienne Smith, a trade union activist & advocate for transgender inclusion, to speak about: The history and continued violence against transgender people, and what society can do to become more inclusive of transgender rights. Please join us for this FREE event. To … Read more
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Carl Peters on A Great Agitator: Charlie Chaplin in Modern Times. Someone said: anyone can make you cry but it takes a genius to make you laugh. Charlie Chaplin in his films points out that it is a little more complicated than that. He shows us that in … Read more
What to Do With Your History Degree is an event organized by the Association of History Students to showcase professions that are available for history students. This event allows university students to hear from past history students about their experiences in the workplace. Current history students are able to hear from alumni about job opportunities … Read more