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Stop by for a free coffee and chat about UFV’s sustainability initiative and how you can get involved! Have questions about the UFV Sustainability Development essay competition and your potential submissions? Come on down and we can advise and inspire you! We look forward to seeing you! Thurs, Feb 23 G Building Atrium 8-10:30 am … Read more
Are you a Business student interested in the world of dconomics? The Economics Panel Event will give students the opportunity to hear from industry professionals during a panel discussion as well as the opportunity for networking afterwards. Thurs, Feb 23 1-3 pm Abby A 203B Please RSVP to econsa@ufv.ca, as space is limited! 02/24/2017
Expressions of interests are being sought from faculty members, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate for the 2017/18 academic year. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for faculty, staff, and student positions on the standing committees of Senate. SGC is responsible for ensuring the … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Mar 10, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Feb 28. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 03/10/2017
The Abbotsford library will be undergoing a major renovation in summer 2017. Plan to drop by on Wed, Feb 22 for a planning update. The schedule is: 10:30 am–2:30 pm: Drop in anytime to view drawings, chat with the architects and planning team, and provide comments. 11 am and 1 pm: Presentations by the architects … Read more
Political Science 332: Politics of Multiculturalism invites you to experience their Photo Voice exhibit. The students have documented their experiences with culture, multiculturalism and diversity in their everyday lives using a photographic image as a departure point for their reflection. Opening Thurs, Feb.23 10 am-12:30 pm Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (Building F). Opening presentation by … Read more
Are you creative? Passionate? Inspired? Imaginative? Find out how to put your talent to work as a graphic designer. Join us on Tues, February 21 from 6 to 9 at the UFV Mission campus. We have an exciting line-up of presentations: • GDD alumni share their stories about working in the creative industry • Current … Read more
Seats are still available for the Spring 2017 Holocaust study tour in Germany and Poland. This study tour has been organized by members of two UFV departments: History (Steve Schroeder) and Visual Arts (Aleksandra Idzior). It has been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the German-led attack on European Jews, and others … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Mon, Feb 6 — WWE wrestling event: 6:30 pm • Fri, Feb 10 — Marianas Trench concert: 7:30 pm • Sat, Feb 11 — Bubble Guppies family show: 1 pm … Read more
(Dis) Enfranchisement 1907-1947: The Forty-Year Struggle for The Vote As Canadians across the country commemorate the 150th year of Canadian Confederation, the UFV Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (CICS) offers a different perspective in uncovering Canada’s historical past. With funding awarded from the Canadian Government (Canada 150 Grant), the CICS has curated an exhibit in … Read more
Between 1 am and 5 am on Wed, March 8, UFV will experience a maximum 60-minute internet service outage. All internet-based services including the UFV website, email, myUFV, and myClass, will be unavailable during this service interruption. This is a maintenance outage planned by Telus that impacts a number of sites across the province. Thank … Read more
Colter Louwerse, fourth-year political science major at UFV, will speak about Canada’s role in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. A growing number of Canadians are aware of the nature and extent of the injustices and human rights violations occurring in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. However, few are aware of the role that Canada has played in … Read more
UFV Student Research Day Wed, March 29 Microlectures in the South Atrium of the SUB 11:30 am-12:30 pm Student Poster Presentations in the Great Hall of the SUB 12:30-2:30 pm https://www.ufv.ca/research/students–research/student-research-day/ For more information, contact Kelly Tracey at kelly.tracey@ufv.ca 03/29/2017
Learn how to make your poster stand out and communicate your research effectively by attending this UFV student poster workshop facilitated by Dr. Michelle Riedlinger of the Communications department. Tues, Feb 28 1-2 pm Kipp Lab, B164 (Abbotsford campus) https://www.ufv.ca/research/students–research/student-research-day/ For more information, contact Kelly Tracey at kelly.tracey@ufv.ca 02/28/2017
Over the past few years, Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world — except the United States. The Occupation of the American Mind takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on … Read more