The Power of Words: The Importance of Strategic Communication in the Middle East — Oct 23

This lecture on Oct 23 from 4 – 6 pm (room A225 on the Abbotsford campus) will shed light on Canadian Armed Forces participation in the Combined Maritime Force 150. This is the largest maritime security partnership comprised of 46 nations that operate in Middle Eastern waters. Learn from Lieutenant-Commander Diane Larose about strategic communications … Read more

Last One Standing: PUBG tournament — Oct 17

The Last one Standing PUBG tournament takes place on Thursday, Oct 17 from 2 to 3 pm in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (room S1111). Winners will get UFV Cascades cash gift cards. Bring your own device. https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html For more information, contact Rohit Dhawan at rohit.dhawan@ufv.ca. Thu, Oct 17, 2024 2-3 pm UFV Abbotsford, room … Read more

Meet the Mentors: CYPE x EFCIE — Oct 21

UFV’s Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s Company of Young Professionals (CYPE) co-host an event taking place Monday, Oct 21, from 4 to  6 pm in Building K on the Abbotsford campus. In recognition of National Mentoring Day (Oct 27), Meet the Mentors is for students and … Read more

One Health UFV + Kenya: Bridging Local & International Perspectives in Agriculture & Health — Oct 24

Join us on Thursday, Oct 24 from 2:30 to 4 pm at the UFV Abbotsford upper library rotunda for a thought-provoking event that explores the connections between human, agriculture and environmental health. This event will bring together experts from both local and international backgrounds to discuss innovative solutions for building sustainable communities. Don’t miss this … Read more

in common Speakers’ Series: What do Sikhs and Christians think about Loss and Grief? — Oct 17

The in common Speaker Series returns Thursday, Oct 17 at UFV Abbotsford for a new conversation titled ‘What do Sikhs and Christians think about loss and grief,’ featuring Dr. Kala Singh, and Rev. Brian Robertson. This speaker series, presented by UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre and moderated by Dr. Allyson Jule, PARC Interfaith Faculty Associate, … Read more

UFV Trades & Technology Opportunity Fair — Oct 17

A UFV Trades and Technology Opportunity Fair takes place Thursday, Oct 17, from 10 am to 3 pm at UFV Chilliwack’s Trades & Technology Centre. Sponsored by Coast Capital, this event will see numerous corporate, government, and nonprofit agencies promoting jobs and career opportunities for our students and alumni in a variety of fields, including … Read more

South Asian Studies – Fall Series — Oct 8, 15, 22, and 29

The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) has selected four lectures and screenings for the South Asian Studies Fall Series, offering a mix from B.C. and beyond. The series starts with an Oct 8 Lecture by Dr. Hassan Javid – Challenging Authoritarianism: The 2024 Elections in South Asia Taking place at UFV Abbotsford in room K155  … Read more