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Please be an angel this Christmas and help out the families of students in need by choosing an angel from the Angel Tree to sponsor. Angels are posted the trees located in the atrium of the Student Union Building on the Abbotsford campus and in the Atrium of Building A on the Chilliwack campus, with … Read more
Sam Waddington, a local entrepreneur, city councillor and outdoor enthusiast, will be presenting at the Dean of Health Sciences fall speaker series. His talk is titled Back to the Backcountry: Exploring the Wild and Learning from the Important Places. Mon, Nov 30 Noon Chilliwack campus at CEP Atrium
Students may request validation at any time for activities between May-December 2015. Deadline to submit requests for CCR recognition will be December 31, 2015. Validation will occur Jan 1-15. The validation process formally recognizes a student’s participation in a co-curricular experience. The supervisor of the experience acts as validator to confirm the participant has met … Read more
Follow UFV Research, Engagement and Graduate Studies on Twitter @ufvResearchServ to get the latest updates on research ethics, grants and scholarships, research office news and important deadlines. https://twitter.com/ufvResearchServ For more information, contact Jennifer MacDonald at jennifer.macdonald@ufv.ca 04/30/2016
Olav Lian’s optical dating procedure at the UFV Luminescence Dating Laboratory is highlighted in this list of cool tools being used by projects associated with research think tank the Hakai Institute.
Join us for the first look at the Peru study tour photo exhibit. Tues, Nov 17 at 3:30pm in the UFV Global Lounge (B223). This exhibit is a collaboration between the departments of history and fashion design. This study tour explored the valleys and peaks of Peru! Join us for a visual tour of the … Read more
Teaching and Learning welcomes Rita Atake, the new coordinator of the Academic Success Centre. Rita has 15 years of administrative as well as teaching experience. Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in English and literature and a master’s degree in communications studies. She has worked collaboratively with faculty and other areas in post-secondary institutions … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for November Registration for next semester is just around the corner. Remember to set aside $200 for your winter semester deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. If you require a student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so now by going to www.studentaidbc.ca … Read more
Ready and True: India and the Great War Oct 20–Nov 6 Through selected archival photographs, art work, and written accounts, Ready and True showcases the almost forgotten contribution of approximately 1.7 million Indian soldiers and non-combatants to the Great War. Offering an intimate glimpse into their experiences on the battlefield, at rest, and during convalescence, … Read more
Senate is the academic governing body at UFV that is responsible for managing academic policies and advising the Board on policies of mutual interest. Senate business is conducted through its standing committees, and there are currently opportunities for students and graduate students to participate as representatives on the following standing committees for a two-year term … Read more
The Visual Arts department, with the support of the Indigenous Affairs office, presents a campus-wide art installation (Oct 15-16) called the REDress Project. Inspired by the work of Winnipeg Metis artist Jaime Black, several red dresses will be installed throughout UFV campus to bring awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women. Each … Read more
myCampusLife is your way to connect with students, advertise events, and promote opportunities on campus. Campus engagement is an integral component of your university experience. myCampusLife is a student engagement platform where students can build their official Co-Curricular Record [CCR] by participating in out-of-classroom events and experiences which can be used to apply for jobs … Read more
A message from President Mark Evered 2016-17 Budget Development: Attend a Forum The university has begun the process of planning its budget for next year. As in the past, we welcome your guidance. I invite all members of the UFV community to attend one of the following two opportunities to discuss the principles, goals, opportunities, … Read more
Please join us on Thurs, Oct 8 from 3:30-4:30pm in the UFV International Global Lounge (Abby B223) for the launch of the China Study Tour photo exhibition. A chance to walk in the shoes of the 14 individuals who took part in UFV’s third China Study Tour. Food and beverages will be provided. http://blogs.ufv.ca/studyabroad/2015/10/05/china-study-tour-photo-exhibition/ For … Read more
Spread the word to your students! The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC and SSHRC scholarships. Research Services director Brad Whittaker will tell students about changes to the granting process, go through an application step by step, and answer any questions. Wed, Oct 14 Noon A203B At … Read more