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UFV students in the Graphic and Digital Design program won scholarships in two of three categories in the 2017 George Haroutian National Scholarship Awards, and came runner up in the third category. Cooper Symonds won in the design category, while Mei Noftle won in the image category. Kelsea Rice was runner up in the advertising … Read more
The UFV History department is hosting a public forum on historical monuments, the use of history and who gets to decide. In Charlottesville, Virginia, removal of a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee brought out protesters, some with links to white supremacist organizations. In Canada, members of the Ontario union of elementary school teachers advocated dropping … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Wed, Sept 27. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Visit all of the booths and enter for a chance … Read more
CIBC Networking Event Don’t miss CIBC’s Networking event happening on Tues, September 26 at 1 – 2:30PM The event will be located in room C1429 (Abbotsford Campus) Reserve your spot by emailing networking@ufv.ca Drop-ins welcome! This event is brought to you by the Career Centre. 09/27/2017
Looking for skills growth in your business writing? Writing doesn’t come easy to everyone, especially in the business world! Check out the Business Writer’s Weekend to jumpstart your workplace-writing skills. Key skills you will acquire include the basics of writing a grant, writing a press release, and much more. Learn how to use your writing … Read more
You are invited to celebrate the LEED Gold certification of CEP A. Tues, Sept 26 1:30-2:30 pm CEP A – Atrium LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third-party certification program that sets standards and applies ratings for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. CEP A is LEED Gold-certified, the 2nd … Read more
Attention: First-Year Students! New to UFV? Learn about all the great services that are available to you while earning some amazing FREE prizes with the First Year Challenge. The First Year Challenge, carried out by The Student Life department, would like to invite all first-year students to participate in our newly developed curriculum. Familiarize yourself … Read more
The SOWK 380 course, typically taught by Professor Robert Harding, is a class that has a history of harnessing the creative and inventive juices of UFV students in the pursuit of social justice. This video acknowledging that UFV is in Sto:lo territory is just one example of their superior work and the video is open … Read more
The College of Arts is calling for student nominations for a one-year term, September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018. The College of Arts Council (CAC) is seeking four student representatives, and the College of Arts Curriculum Committee (CACC) is seeking two student representatives. http://www.ufv.ca/senate/arts-committees/ For more information, contact Amara Wong at ArtsComAssist@ufv.ca 12/31/2017
The Graphic and Digital Design diploma (GDD) program has an annual intake each fall. GDD offers two application deadlines with early applicants given priority in the review process. Admissions are competitive. Early/International application deadline: Tues, April 3, 2018 Early Portfolio submission deadline: Tues, April 24, 2018 Late application deadline: Tues, May 1, 2018 Late Portfolio … Read more
Co-op Information Sessions Apply your classroom learning by engaging in professional, career-related, paid employment. Join Us! Wed, Sept 13 12:30-1:30 PM Abby B121 Thurs, Sept 14 2:30- 3:30 PM Abby B161 Apply online: ufv.ca/coop Application deadline: Sept. 25, 2017 For more information visit http://www.ufv.ca/coop For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 09/15/2017
Frontier Life is a digital resource designed to enrich teaching and research, examining settlement, existence and interactions at the edge of the Anglophone world from 1650-1920. With a vast array of primary source material previously unavailable in digital form, this resource enables research into the many dynamics of frontier existence and its lasting influence across … Read more
UFV Visual Arts Faculty Brenda Fredrick has an installation of recent work installed in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery through October 6 Exploration with the works and space will continue throughout the duration of the exhibition. Viewers are encouraged to use a cell phone flashlight to read the labels and textual information. To Oct 6 Mon-Fri; … Read more
Come out and join us at the Phoenix ballroom, next to Finnegan’s Pub, on Friday October 6th at 5:30 pm for our 2nd Annual Start of Semester Fundraiser! Come for food, drinks, a silent auction, raffle prizes and more to support our association! There will be great prizes to be won, so make sure to … Read more
VACANCIES ON STANDING COMMITTEES OF SENATE Expressions of interest are being sought from faculty and undergraduate/graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate for two-year terms, beginning in the 2017-18 academic year. Please fill out an expression of interest form, available at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/standing-committee-vacancies/, and submit to monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. Positions will be filled as received. … Read more