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Opening Reception: Tripping in the Dark — Oct 18

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The opening reception for the Tripping in the Dark photo exhibition is Oct 18 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery. Tripping in the Dark features the work of Jared Soegard, who seeks to explore the diverse emotional aura brought upon by the nighttime by presenting a variety of spaces photographed at night. This project is not … Read more

Purple Lights Nights — Oct 8-31

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Purple Lights Nights is a campaign to raise awareness about intimate partner violence in our communities. Please support the Abbotsford/Mission Purple Lights Nights 12th annual campaign by attending one of our events (see image), buying a Purple Lights Nights t-shirt from the UFV Bookstore (https://ufv.bookware3000.ca/Catalogue/ufv-clothing/t-shirts/purple-lights-nights-tshirts), or following our social media (@purplelightsnightsfraservalley on Instagram and Purple … Read more

Be Well, Be Safe — Oct 18

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The Abbotsford School District, Abbotsford Police Department and the BC RCMP invite parents and interested members of the community to attend the ‘Be Well, Be Safe’ event at the Abbotsford Arts Centre on Wednesday, Oct 18 at 7 pm. Cathy Peters, an anti human-trafficking educator, speaker, and advocate will address strategies to protect youth from … Read more

Chilliwack Library’s Science Café — Oct 11

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  Join us at UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Drought in the Fraser Valley, Wednesday, Oct 11, 10–11:30 am. We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but lately it feels more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Our Science Café will feature Dr. Eric Gerbrandt, UFV’s 2023 distinguished alumni … Read more

Fraser Valley Writers Festival — Nov 4

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The University of the Fraser Valley looks forward to welcoming 10 acclaimed authors from across the province for a one-day celebration of British Columbia’s literary brilliance. Headlining the Nov 4 event will be two Governor General’s Award winning authors: Lorna Crozier, poet and Officer of the Order of Canada, and Darrel J. McLeod, Cree novelist, … Read more

Senate public meeting — Oct 20

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The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Oct 20, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for agenda item submission is Tuesday, Oct 10 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Mrlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/20/2023

Threats and Challenges in Global Politics — Oct 12

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Join UFV political science faculty at this interactive event. Engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morrocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crises, the Russia-Ukraine war, AI and democracy, press freedom and feminism … Read more

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: Situating culture, identity and place in climate change risk mitigation and resilience — Prof. Christine Kenney — Sept 28

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Global advocacy for culturally diverse and socially inclusive approaches to climate change risk mitigation and adaption is developing. The 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a prime exemplar, promotes policy recognition of Indigenous environmental management knowledges and practices. Yet, the inclusion of Indigenous climate change management techniques in policy frameworks has primarily been informed … Read more

Student grant writing workshop CGM program — Sept 27

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The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Award value is $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable. Wed, Sept 27 1-3 … Read more

CERA (Centre for Education on Research and Aging) Day 2023 — Oct 13

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We’re excited to invite you to attend our one-day, FREE event! CERA Day 2023 will be held on the UFV Abbotsford campus on Oct 13 from 9 am to 2:45 pm. Refreshments and lunch will be generously provided by the City of Abbotsford. The research faculty members at CERA are hosting a day of presentations … Read more

Perspectives of Global Developments — Oct 12

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Join UFV Political Science faculty in this interactive event and engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crisis, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine among other issues. … Read more