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UFV students in Shelley Stefan’s Fall 2017 VA 390 Community Arts Practice course produced artworks in support of the Wild Salmon Caravan event held on Oct. 8 at the Skwah First Nation in Chilliwack, BC. https://www.facebook.com/pg/UFV-Visual-Arts-817234464990204/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1538336239546686 For more information, contact Jennifer Chew at jennifer.chew@ufv.ca 10/29/2017
Sherlock Chen & Paige Caldwell Skin Tactility confronts the personal-social issues that are seen by eyes and felt by skins from the angles of mental health, sexuality, social disconnection, and cultural isolation, which is discussed here through a visual language. On View: Oct 16-Nov 3, 2017 Opening Reception: Oct 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery University … Read more
The Child and Youth Care Association of BC invites you to join us for a coffee and conversation about our profession and the movement towards professional CYC certification. Tues, Oct 17 Come on by anytime between 6:30pm – 8:30pm Student Life Space room in the SUB UFV Abbotsford Campus http://cycabc.com/ For more information, contact Susan … Read more
Brief self-tests with UFV Counsellors on depression, anxiety and risky drinking. Resource materials provided Free chocolates and snacks! Thurs, Oct 12 10 am-3 pm Abby SUB, Atrium https://www.ufv.ca/counselling/ For more information, contact Priscilla Ang at priscilla.ang@ufv.ca 10/13/2017
Character Canada is hosting its 2nd National Character Canada Conference at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School on October 20, 2017. And the non-profit group has thought long and hard about how to make this an event that electrifies the entire Fraser Valley, province, and country. After all, they’re putting on a conference that helps people explore … Read more
Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St, Abbotsford, BC Nov 1-7 UFV together with The Kariton Art Gallery is holding an exhibition for artists/artisans that work in or are inspired by fibre arts and/or textile media. This call is open to both early career and established artists who reside in or near Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. … Read more
Do you know where your food comes from? Ever thought about the changing dynamics of food production and consumption as we head into the global future? We invite you to participate in a conversation with experts in food systems and food security. Speakers include: Dr. Alex Awiti, Aga Khan University East Africa Institute, Nairobi. Dr. … Read more
Budrus is an award-winning feature documentary film (Israel/Palestine/U.S.) about Palestinian community organizer, Ayed Morrar, who unites Palestinian political factions and invites Israeli supporters to join an unarmed movement to save his village of Budrus from destruction by Israel’s Separation Barrier. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter, Iltezam, launches a women’s contingent that quickly moves … Read more
FALL 2017 STUDENT STUDY SPACE The following classrooms are available from now until December 4: ABBOTSFORD CAMPUS: Classrooms: MON: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A360 TUES: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A360 WED: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A360 THURS: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A310 FRI: 4 to 9:50 pm, Room A252 CHILLIWACK (CEP) … Read more
The Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resources major has recently been accredited by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon (CPHR BC &YK). This means that graduates of UFV’s HR major who meet the eligibility criteria have the option to be exempt from writing the National Knowledge Exam component of obtaining … Read more
Midterms getting you down? Life interfering with your studies? Looking for a friendly face on campus? Pop by and say hi to our peer leaders at the Peer Resource & Leadership Centre! Our peer leaders are student volunteers who are available to listen to whatever is going on in your life and support you with … Read more
Learn about job opportunities from Rob Martin, Stewardship Officer for 100 Mile House Natural Resource District. Event details: Thurs, Oct 5 11:30 am–1:30 pm Abby A225 RSVP: Reserve your spot by emailing networking@ufv.ca. Drop-ins welcome! For more information, contact Paige Vanderveen at paige.vanderveen@ufv.ca 10/06/2017
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for October The Financial Aid and Awards office is accepting Fall Semester bursary applications from September 15 until October 31. Applications will be accepted throughout the month and then assessed after the deadline date. For more information go to http://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/awards/ufv-bursaries/ If you do not have a current student loan this … Read more
Join Mac, the professional therapy dog, and enjoy complimentary treats at the Chilliwack library’s de-stressing day, Tues, Oct 17, from 11 am to 3 pm. Take a selfie with Mac or a selfie in the library’s “photo booth” and post with either #maclibraryselfie or #ufvlibraryselfie to win prizes. The contest is open Oct 2 until … Read more
A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict — ‘Occupation 101’ presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film … Read more