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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
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
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
We’ll be celebrating Holi on Tuesday, March 10 by distributing FREE cupcakes! Cupcakes will be available from 9-11 am & 1-3 pm. We hope to see on Tuesday. Tues, March 10 9 am-3 pm F124 (University House) For more information, contact Simran Bains at Simran.Bains@ufv.ca 03/11/2020
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
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
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
Thinking about a practicum or internship experience? Bring your lunch and learn about practicum and internship opportunities within the College of Arts. We will have an interactive Q & A, student prizes, and practicum student testimonials, as well as a practicum & internship expert panel discussion. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided! All College … Read more
Are you wondering how to dispose of old electronics that you no longer use, but that are cluttering your space? We have a solution. The Computer Information Systems department and Computer Student Association are working with era.ca to provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to drop off personal electronics for safe recycling. era.ca … Read more
The following policies has been rescinded effective February 28, 2020: Student Residence Code of Conduct (73) Student Awards (76) If you have any questions, please contact policyconsult@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/14/2020
For Open Education Week 2020, you are invited to a panel discussion that will reflect on both the use of open education resources (OER) in teaching and the process of creating such materials. Adopting the use of OER represents more than financial relief for students. A myriad of other social justice issues, such as accessibility, … Read more
UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies will be presenting interactive displays at the Fraser Valley Women’s Expo Feb 28-Mar 1 Join us for interactive displays (paint simulator, welding simulator, Binary Code Game, Robotic Arm, and Culinary Skills Demo showcasing how to make a French Omelette with Chef Sian Hurley). When: Fri, Feb 28, 4–9 … Read more
Have your say in how UFV is governed. Students have the opportunity to vote March 3 to 6, for their 2020-21 student representatives on the Board and Senate. There are two positions on the Board and four positions on Senate. To read the candidates’ statements, please visit: www.ufv.ca/secretariat/elections/. When voting opens, eligible voters will receive … Read more
The Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Speaker Series presents Dr. Lynda Balneaves. Her topic will be Cannabis in Canada: Is the Grass Greener? Come listen to Dr. Balneaves as she discusses an overview of cannabis legalization, the current state of medical cannabis, and how legalization affects health care professionals. Refreshments will be provided. Mon, April … Read more
Now Hiring: Supported Learning Group leaders Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? Put your classroom knowledge to work and become and SLG leader! SLG leader information session: Wed, April 1, 2:30-4 pm Abby B121 Contact Navneet.Sidhu@ufv.ca or stop by the SLG Centre (C1007) to reserve your spot. If you … Read more