Next meeting of Senate — Oct 14
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Oct 14, 2016. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Oct 4. http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 10/04/2016
myUFV student news
Book Launch of “Reluctant Rebellions” by Shauna Singh Baldwin
The University of the Fraser Valley’s long association with writer Shauna Singh Baldwin will be strengthened this fall when the university’s Centre for Indo Canadian Studies publishes Baldwin’s first work of non-fiction. In Reluctant Rebellions: New and Selected Non-fiction, Baldwin presents essays and speeches on the act of writing as a feminist author, while at … Read more
What’s Your Story? Library display and event coming up this fall
Have you ever wondered if you were a book what your title would be? We’re looking for “books” for our UFV Chilliwack human library display and event. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Our mission is to present unique experiences that challenge peoples’ understanding of stereotypes and educate people on diversity. Our criteria is … Read more
Library display of titles from the Newman Collection on canning and food preservation
Many of us are busy “putting up” all kinds of abundance from our backyards and community gardens right now. We thought we would select titles on the topic of canning and food preservation from the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection to learn more about how this skill has evolved in nearly 100 years. Come in … Read more
Financial Aid & Awards Tips for August
Do you know students starting classes in September? Here’s some advice from Financial Aid: Financial Aid and Awards Tips for August Tip #1: Need a student loan for September? It’s not too late! On-line applications are available at www.StudentAidBC.ca Tip #2: When you receive your Master Student Loan Agreement promptly take it to the post … Read more
What’s Your Story? Library display and event coming up this fall
Have you ever wondered if you were a book what your title would be? We’re looking for “books” for our UFV Chilliwack human library display and event. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Our mission is to present unique experiences that challenge peoples’ understanding of stereotypes and educate people on diversity. Our criteria is … Read more
REVISED POSTAL STRIKE PLANS from Financial Aid and Awards
REVISED POSTAL STRIKE PLANS: In the event of a disruption in the delivery of mail by Canada Post, please do NOT submit StudentAid BC documents to a designated Canada Post outlet. Instead, take your loan documents to your nearest Service Canada location, ensure you sign the document, provide your banking information and bring proper ID. … Read more
UFV to host Amazing Race at New Student Orientation — Student volunteers needed!
UFV is launching a brand-new, high-energy format for New Student Orientation this year! New students will get to know the campus and student services as well as make new friends during the Amazing Race, UFV Edition, on August 30 and September 2. Amazing Race teams will complete challenges at 25 stations in order to qualify … Read more
Abbotsford Building G washroom closure
As part of an effort to improve accessibility access, construction on the main floor washrooms in Building G at the Abbotsford campus be ongoing for the next few weeks. Please note that both the men’s (G162) and women’s (G160) washrooms will be closed to August 5. We ask that users in the Learning Centre building … Read more
Annual fire inspections to run in August/Sept
Our contracted service provider, Elite Fire Protection, will be performing their annual inspection of fire devices, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses over the course of August 22 to September 4. Please be aware that technicians will be in your area at some point in time wearing UFV Contractor ID … Read more
New Current Students portal launched on UFV website
As part of the ongoing mobile-responsive redesign that is currently unfolding on the UFV website, the Web team recently published a revamped Current Students portal. The Current Students portal is the fourth in a series of audience-based portals that also include UFV International, Future Students, and Alumni. The Current Students portal provides links to UFV … Read more
Bachelor of Education now available at UFV
UFV’s Teacher Education department is proud to announce the launch of our Bachelor of Education (as a second degree). In May 2016 the Ministry of Advanced Education approved this new degree to replace our current Teacher Education completion certificate. Graduates will now not only receive their teaching certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch, but … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for June
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for June Tip #1: Access to the online bursary application for the summer semester is now available (through your MyUFV account) – the deadline is June 30th. Tip #2: Registration for the fall semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit. Tip #3: Access to the online … Read more
Cascades launch Hall of Fame, seek nominations from community
The University of the Fraser Valley athletic department is establishing the Cascades Hall of Fame. The new initiative will honour inductees in three categories — athlete, team and builder — who significantly contributed to the UFV varsity sports program, and who brought special honour and recognition to the university. The inaugural class of Cascades Hall … Read more
Visual Arts international student takes top prize in national competition
Sidi Chen, a second-year international student from China studying in UFV’s Visual Arts department, has been awarded the top prize in the painting category of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Art Showcase 2016. Sidi was made aware of the CICan opportunity by Visual Arts professors Melanie Jones and Chris Friesen. He decided to enter … Read more