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The Hope Centre Student Health Challenge is running Feb 1–April 13, 2016, with a wrap-up party April 18 at the Hope Centre. Participating students each keep a monthly log of their activity and earn bonus points for water consumption and refraining from sugar-sweetened beverages. Participants have a chance to win fitness- and health-related prizes both … 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, Mar 7, 7:30 pm – Joan Jett Concert Sat, Mar 26, 7 pm – Legends of Nashville Concert Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in … Read more
As a security best practice, we are reminding everyone to exercise the utmost of caution, particularly when it comes to unsolicited messages and attachments. If you are in receipt of one of these messages, please delete them immediately. Malware authors are increasingly using specially crafted PDF and Word attachments to infect computers with ransomware. This … Read more
4th Biannual pARTicipate Poster Competition Call for Entries Theme: Homelessness Submission deadline: noon, Mon, Mar 21. Eligibility: Open to all current students at UFV Organizers: The UFV Visual Arts, and Graphic + Digital Design departments Background: The pARTicipate Poster Competition has been running biannually since 2009 with its aim to foster visual/design and promote social … Read more
The School of Business held a Study Abroad info session recently, where students from first to fourth year came to eat some pizza, hear some stories, and learn about what study abroad options are available for business students. We heard from returning study abroad students, and had a visiting student also speak. Gary is a … Read more
Attend this session to learn more about how to become an accountant. This event is for students to speak with and ask questions to experienced professionals and discover the career possibilities in the accounting industry. Thurs, Feb 18 @ 6pm Abby A225 Hosted by the Career Centre, sponsored by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC … Read more
Don’t lose control of your finances! Attend this session to learn about how to manage your student loan and ask questions to a financial advisor. Thurs, Feb 18 11 am-noon Room S3123 – Student Union Building, 3rd floor Sponsored by Sun Life Financial For more information, contact So Jeon at so.jeon@ufv.ca 02/18/2016
Don’t lose control of your finances! Come to this session and learn the basics of personal finances. Ask questions about how to start saving for a house, car, and graduate school. Thurs, Feb 18 1-2 pm Room S3123 – Student Union Building, 3rd floor This workshop is brought to you by Sun Life Financial & … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for February Tip #1: Scholarship time is coming. Start researching your scholarship options now because there is often a fair amount of preparation involved in getting your applications ready for submission. Tip #2: Scholarship and Leadership applications (online format) will be available March 15 through myUFV. Tip #3: If you … Read more
A group of business students had a chance to visit Abbotsford City Hall recently, to learn how our local government works, and to see what opportunities are available for UFV business students. The visit was part of the School of Business Employer Engagement program. The morning began in a conference room, where UFV alumna Emily … Read more
This series of 6 lunch-and-learn style sessions will provide students with tools to: 1. manage time and energy efficiently (Feb. 24) 2. improve attention and classroom learning (Mar. 2) 3. study effectively and enhance memory (Mar. 9) 4. stay motivated and beat procrastination (Mar. 16) 5. prepare for exams and manage test anxiety (Mar. 23) … Read more
The UFV School of Business is presenting a great opportunity for all of you interested in connecting with potential employers in the field of finance. On Feb 5, 2016, there will be a Finance Career Networking Breakfast from 8:15 am to 11 am at the Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Road, Abbotsford. There will be round … Read more
Please share with your studens: 2016 grads can book their photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campus in March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 1–14 — Abbotsford campus Artona Mobile Studio — Mobile Studio located in … Read more
Are you coming back to school after a break? Looking for a place to connect with other mature students? Join our Mature Students workshop series and become a part of a school community! In six sessions you can learn efficient study skills, uncover your hidden strengths and become skilled at managing anxiety & stress. Where … Read more
UFV Baker house is now recruiting dedicated Students for Student Staff Positions in Summer & Fall/Winter of 2016/17! We are looking for… For Summer: up to three Resident Assistants (RA) & up to three Front Desk Assistants (FDA) For Academic 2016/17: One Senior Front Desk Assistant (Senior FDA), up to seven Resident Assistants (RA), and … Read more