Volunteer with Thinking Playground camps this summer

Exciting volunteer opportunities are available to work with children ages 6-13 at the Thinking Playground summer camps. These camps use the UNESCO endorsed, philosophy for children method of teaching reasoning skills to children and they focus on both learning and fun. Full training is provided. (The summer camps are a cooperative endeavour of the UFV … Read more

“This is Our Chance” — International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — March 21

“This is our chance”: Hear from a family from Syria as they share their unique experiences coming to Canada: life before and after arrival, challenges, surprises and adjustments. Speakers include the Syrian Family, Cindy Buhler, Abbotsford Community Services, Islam Khokhar, Abbotsford Community services, and Edward Akuffo, Political Science, UFV. Light lunch provided. Thurs, March 21 … Read more

Student election results

SENATE RESULTS The voting results for the student positions on Senate have come in. Congratulations to the following students who were elected to serve on Senate from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020: • Alisha Mutneja • Harveen Dhaliwal • Sukhan Sandhu • Shahbaig Singh Boparai Congratulations also to Samreet Gill who was acclaimed … Read more

The Gift of Giving Back — A Public Forum Discussing Community — March 26

The Gift of Giving Back is a public forum discussion about the importance of giving back to our community presented by the students of CMNS 335. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to drop by anytime between 1:15 and 4:30 pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Tues, March 26 1:15-4:30 pm B121, Abbotsford Campus … Read more

Supported Learning Groups info session — April 3

Have you taken the following courses? Are you interested in helping other students? The SLG program is currently hiring leaders for BUS 143/249, KPE 170 LAB/270/163, CHEM 113/114/213/214, BIO 111, ECON 101, and GEOG 103. Please drop in your application in C1007 or come to the information session on Wed, April 3 from 2:30-4 pm … Read more

Educating Educators with Qwalena, multimedia performance about residential schools — March 28

“Qwalena” multimedia mask performance, about the inter-generational impact of residential schools. Included is a documentary of residential school survivors titled “Our Story.” “Our Story” testimonials by Elders/residential school survivors. Question/Answer interactive discussion with audience. March 28 1 pm UFV Abby B101 For more information, contact Stacy Hulbert at stacy.hulbert@ufv.ca 03/28/2019