Reaching Out Together: Connections Through Social Work conference at UFV

The Social Work and Human Services department at UFV is currently planning a conference for April 28-May 1, 2015. Participants will learn about indigenous and international practice, anti-oppressive and feminist practice, and sustainable community development in a variety of practice areas such as human trafficking, child welfare, at risk youth, mental health to name a … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for March

1: Registration for the summer semester begins soon so remember to set aside $200 for your deposit — fee deferrals are not a given. 2: Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications — deadline is May 10. Note: This is an online application process. You will be able to access it through MyUFV on March … Read more

New (old) Alice Display in Chilliwack Library

Alice is in the library. After several years of looking through bubble wrap, Alice from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, is looking out over student efforts in the Chilliwack library. Alice says she’s happy to be back after years in a back cupboard where she could … Read more

April 8 is Student Research Day — Register now!

Student researchers — you are invited to showcase your work by participating in a microlecture, poster presentation, or both. Complete details, poster guidelines, and a registration form are online. Register by Fri Mar 13. http://www.ufv.ca/research/students–research/student-research-day/ For more information, contact Linda Dahl at linda.dahl@ufv.ca 03/16/2015

Work with the Student Union — jobs available

Your Student Union Society (SUS) is hiring six major part-time roles for the 2015-2016 year. These positions are: Advocacy Officer — 20h/week Clubs & Associations Officer — 20h/week Engagement Officer — 20h/week Equalities Officer — 20h/week Finance Officer — 20h/week Services Administrative Coordinator — 30h/week All positions pay $11/hour and include a parking pass. This … Read more

HR industry networking event — Feb 24

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet with Human Resource professionals and alumni? The HR industry event is for students to network, get a better look into the industry and get advice from experienced professionals. Tues, Feb 24 5-7:30 pm Abby B121 Reserve your spot today! RSVP https://ufv-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Questions? Please contact the Career Centre … Read more

Pharmacy & UBC’s PharmD Program — Feb 26

Interested in a pharmacy career and UBC’s PharmD program? Join us for an event you won’t want to miss. Feb. 26 5:30-7 pm B132 Come and hear from professionals from UBC’s PharmD program. Listen to their presentation and have your questions answered. Limited space available. Please RSVP to science.advice@ufv.ca by Feb 24.   02/27/2015

UFV policy updates

At its Feb 10, 2015 meeting, the President’s Executive approved the Research Overhead Cost Recovery (225) policy – new All UFV policies are available on the Secretariat policy webpage. Information on policy development can be found here. Information on policies being reviewed or developed can be found here. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin … Read more

2015 grads can book photo sessions now!

Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campus in March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee) March 1–14, Abbotsford campus Artona Mobile Studio – Mobile Studio located south of Building C March 15–18 – Chilliwack campus at CEP Artona Mobile Studio … Read more

Campus Card — transfer from chip to strip

Did we miss you during the Fall Semester? If you are a returning student this semester remember to transfer monies from the chip to the strip. As of Sept 2014, the printing system changed. Any remaining funds left on the chip can be transferred to the strip. For more information visit our website http://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/printing-and-photocopying/ The … Read more

Finance career networking breakfast

This networking breakfast will feature a delicious buffet served at Phoenix Lounge and give students an opportunity to hear about the finance industry and ask experienced field representatives in-depth questions. This event will give students an opportunity to participate in speed networking. Representatives from Envision, Royal Bank, SunLife and TD Bank will be seated at … Read more

New Student Campus Cards

Are you are a new student in the Winter 2015 semester? If so, visit the Campus Card office to get your Campus Card. The office is located on the Abbotsford campus, B239, or you can visit the Chilliwack library circulation desk. Dates, times, and locations are listed at http://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/photo-id-schedule/ Your student ID is your university … Read more

UFV Campus Recreation — Get active! Get healthy! Get connected!

Get active! Get healthy! Get connected! Take part in a Campus Recreation intramural sport this semester. Tournaments include soccer, outdoor ball hockey, dodgeball, basketball, volleyball and handball. Open to all students, staff, faculty and alumni. More details can be found on the Campus Rec website at ufvcascades.ca/rec, including details about registration, dates, times, and tournament … Read more