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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
Find out which career is right for you! The UFV Counselling department is offering a free career & life planning two-hour workshop on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses to help students determine their dream career. As a current UFV and prospective student, you will get a chance to: Explore your interests, values & personality Identify … Read more
Study smart, not hard! The UFV Counselling department is offering free Study Smart workshops on the Abbotsford campus on Thurs, Oct 15. Do you want to study more productively? Manage time and stress more efficiently? Learn how to prepare for your exams? Overcome exam nerves? To register, sign up at Student Services in Abbotsford, B214, … Read more
Please join UFV’s Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at an event to honour, preserve, and share the stories of South Asian Pioneers Sat, Sept 26 Abby B101 (Lecture Theatre) 3:15 pm: Welcome and refreshments 3:30 pm: Formal program begins 5–6 pm: Reception Panel Speakers: Gurbaksh Dhaliwal Mo Dhaliwal (UFV alumnus) Nash Gill Wally Oppal (UFV honorary … Read more
To establish a consistent and fair grading system to measure and articulate student performance at UFV, revisions have been made to the Grading System (101) policy. As part of the consultation process, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback to samantha.pattridge@ufv.ca by Fri, Oct 9. Supporting documents are online … Read more
Fiona McQuarrie, an associate professor in the School of Business, had an op-ed piece on bridging the gap between academia and management published in the Globe and Mail on Sept 9. You can read it here. 09/01/2016
Commuter Alert – Sept 2015: Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Sat, Sept 5, 7 pm – Gurdas Maan concert Fri, Sept 25, 6:30pm – Dean Brody & Paul Brandt concert Daily Parking: Students and employees may … Read more
The reigning PacWest conference MVP, a former Canada West rookie of the year, and a CIS national all-tournament honouree headline a veteran-laden crew of incoming players for head coach Al Tuchscherer and the University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball program. The aforementioned accolades were earned, respectively, by Shayna Cameron, Sydney Williams and Kayli Sartori … Read more