Get KINnected! Winter speaker series — March 15

Join the School of Kinesiology for ‘Get KINnected’ – a winter speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Dr. Luisa Giles, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology. Luisa will be presenting on March 15 from 12-1 pm. Her presentation is titled “A 14-year headache: My journey with chronic … Read more

Inspector Colleen Yee — KIN Talk special guest — Feb 8

Inspector Colleen Yee shares her insights on policing as a career, leadership within policing, the Women’s Personal Safety Team, and explains personal safety concepts (with a demonstration). Inspector Yee has been a member of the Vancouver Police Department for 30 years and helped create the Women’s Personal Safety Team in 2012, which supports and empowers … Read more

ARTIST TALK: Image/Object — New Approaches to Three-Dimensional Photography — March 8

Join The Reach’s former Curator of Art & Visual Culture, Adrienne Fast, in conversation with the artists featured in the exhibition image/object: new approaches to three-dimensional photography (on view at The Reach until May 6). This talk is presented in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley’s School of Creative Arts and will be … Read more

Ashland Speaker — Christopher Ross-Ewart: Sound Design and Composition — Feb 8

About the artist: Christopher Ross-Ewart. Christopher has worked across the US, Canada, and the world. His practice ranges from performer to composer to designer, in theatre, musical theatre, dance, film, podcasts and installation. Most recently, his notable works include The Cave presented at The Clutch as a part of a B.C tour, Hamlet-911 directed by … Read more

Get KINnected winter speaker series — Brian Justin — Feb 15

Join the School of Kinesiology for Get KINnected — a winter speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Brian Justin, a lab faculty member in the School of Kinesiology. Brian will be presenting on February 15 from 12-1 pm. His presentation is titled The Programming Puzzle for Individuals with … Read more

Global Game Jam — Feb 2

Calling on anyone with an interest in creating games! Are you an aspiring writer, artist, player, programmer and/or designer?⁠ ⁠ UFV School of Creative Arts is welcoming ALL UFV students, staff and faculty to join The Global Game Jam® 2023!⁠ ⁠ Join us on Thursday, February 2 at 11 am, starting in room Abby C1427 … Read more

Ashland Speaker — Carey Dodge: Live Performance and Technology — Feb 13

About the Artist: Through his time with Boca del Lupo in the unique role as a full-time technology director for a theatre company, Carey Dodge has worked with the core creative team to continually expand, challenge, and grow what is possible and what are impactful uses of technology for expressing artistic vision and connection with … Read more

Abby Innovates: Connecting Minds, Sparking Ideas — Feb 28

The Abbotsford Innovation Network (AIN) invites you to join us for our inaugural event: Abby Innovates: Connecting Minds, Sparking Ideas This exciting evening is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, hear from local experts, and learn about the latest innovation in the Valley and beyond. Join us as we kick off the AIN and … Read more

Health education from a creator of the VPD Women’s Safety Team — Feb 1

Kin 360 is hosting a guest speaker: Inspector Colleen Yee from the Vancouver Police Department. Inspector Yee is a creator of the VPD Women’s Safety Team which set out to educate, inspire and empower women to take ownership of their personal safety. Come out and learn about policing as a career, leadership within policing, and … Read more

Canada’s Commitment to Gender Parity and Global Peace lecture — March 8

The Political Science department presents a special Politalk lecture: Canada’s Commitment to Gender Parity and Global Peace Lieutenant Colonel Hope Carr, Task Force Commander Op PRESSENCE (Elsie), will present on the background of the Elsie Initiative and Canada’s Commitment to Global Peace and Gender Parity as well as sharing her experience on the ground in … Read more

Professional Learning Community: Source Use and Citation (5 Sessions)

Are you looking for new ways to talk about citation in your class? Are you tired of repeating the same academic integrity policies over and over with no results? Are you using an activity or strategy around source use or academic integrity that you’d like to share? Join Learning Specialist Victoria Surtees and Assistant Professor … Read more

Program Info Session: Activity Assistant certificate

Use your talents to enhance the lives of adults in long-term care by helping plan and implement recreation activities that promote wellness. The Activity Assistant certificate program equips you to organize and provide activity programming for older adults, some of whom may experience physical or cognitive challenges. Recreation and fitness activities can help seniors maintain … Read more