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A resounding victory for UFV Trades in Skills Canada provincial competition

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The Skills Canada provincial competition held at the Tradex in Abbotsford on April 17 saw 11 students from the University of the Fraser Valley competing in various trades and technology categories. These students, comprised of seven secondary and four post-secondary individuals, made UFV Trades proud by winning seven medals, including three gold, three silver, and … Read more

Keeping active when you have osteoarthritis or lower back pain — May 11

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Chilliwack Hospice Society is pleased to welcome Dr. Gillian Hatfield, director and associate professor of kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Fraser Valley, for an educational presentation on “keeping active when you have osteoarthritis or lower back pain.” This special presentation will immediately follow our Supportive Walking Group which … Read more

SASI Equality Day Celebration — April 26

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Join us for a discussion on enhancing inclusion and preventing caste-based discrimination at university campuses. The South Asian Studies Institute is proud to partner with the Chetna Association of Canada and the Ambedkarite International Coordination Society for the Equality Day Celebration. Wed, April 26 1-3 pm Building F https://www.ase2023.ca/ For more information, contact Alysha Mahil … Read more

Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations — May 18

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Embrace the Fails: Sip cocktails, swap 5-min entrepreneurial misstep stories, & network in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Come join us at Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations, a stand-up cocktail party where we embrace failure as a stepping stone to success! Opening doors at 5 pm and running until 7:30 pm, this event … Read more

Interpret Creative and Performing Arts Festival returns April 28

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Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival. This year marks the fourth annual Interpret festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic + Digital Design on April 28, 2023, from 4-9 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities! Explore art exhibitions by Visual Arts graduates, Film … Read more

Chat Learning Tech

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Chat Learning Tech – A Drop-In Time to Chat about Learning Technology Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Learning with Technology, in her Chat Learning Tech sessions. A monthly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of learning technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your … Read more

Universal Design Course offered in Summer 2023

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The Child, Youth, and Family Studies department is offering a unique course on Universal Design in the Summer 2023 semester. Students will learn to design environments, programs, and activities that can be accessed by all people regardless of their age, size, ability, culture, or disability. For more information, contact Melissa Bukta at melissa.bukta@ufv.ca 05/05/2023

Senate public meeting — May 5

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The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tues, Apr 25 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/05/2023

Tech Talk — ChatGPT and more April 26

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Tech Talk 4 Ethical Considerations: ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Generators Wednesday, April 26, 2023 @ 10am (1 Hour) Session will be held online via Zoom Join TLC Learning Specialist Michelle Johnson for this month’s Tech Talk on the ethical considerations of A. We will delve deeper into the use of ChatGPT and strategize ways … Read more