Official Languages programs outreach presentations — Nov 30

Tara Moon of the Ministry of Education & Child Care of BC, will visit UFV on Nov 30 to present information sessions at UFV about two government-funded opportunities to improve your French language skills. If you have student status this school year and are either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, come to Abby B121 … Read more

Ekta podcast: New episode!

This new episode features Angela Chubak, a Japanese exchange student at UFV. She shares stories of her educational experiences in Japan, advice about mobile phones in the class, and her incredible singing voice! CIVL Radio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/15Z13c2O9aO9ZMGqXgotpZ For more information, contact Victoria Surtees at victoria.surtees@ufv.ca 12/10/2022

Politalk: The Struggle for Palestinian Rights at the United Nations — Nov 29

The Political Science department cordially invites you to a Politalk special lecture: The Struggle for Palestinian Rights at the United Nations. How did the international community come to recognize the Palestinian right to independent statehood as an indispensable element of a just peace in the Middle East? How did the United Nations try to reconcile … Read more

UFV Cascades Stuff-A-Cruiser Toy Drive November 26

Join the Cascades in partnership with the Abbotsford Police department on November 26 for our Stuff-A-Cruiser toy drive in support of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital pediatrics ward at our men’s and women’s volleyball games. The men’s game kicks off at 5pm with the women’s game to follow at 7 pm. Drop off a new unwrapped … Read more

Philosophy for Children Workshop — Nov 26

The new Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) invites you to learn more about philosophy for children at our introductory workshop where you’ll: Gain tools to help develop children’s thinking skills Demonstrate a community of philosophical inquiry dialogue Practise facilitating a dialogue Develop tools to create independent lesson plans Examine sample lesson plans Registration required: … Read more

Memorial gathering for our colleague and friend, Gayle Ramsden — Nov 18

In memory of Gayle Ramsden, Learning Strategist in the Academic Success Centre, who passed away on October 20, a memorial gathering will take place on Friday, November 18, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in U-House (F124) on the Abbotsford campus. This provides an informal space to gather together with Gayle’s family, friends, and colleagues … Read more

Community outreach with children – panel discussion Nov 24

This hybrid event will highlight some of UFV’s work on community outreach with children. Please join us to discuss tips and strategies on developing community connections to initiate a community project with children. Very limited in-person space. Nov 24 4-5pm https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sYZNrT9JTZaKqmr5MbIbTQ For more information, contact Elicia Tournier at ELICIA.TOURNIER@UFV.CA 11/24/2022

Peace Talk: Genocides across time and space — Nov 30

Efforts by one group to eradicate another have been all too common in human history. Understanding how people have justified such atrocities can help us better prevent their reoccurrence; and through an examination of the what happened we can hopefully help lay the foundations for healing and ultimately reconciliation. In this peace talk we will … Read more

Association of History Students paper proposal workshop & graduate panel — Nov 8

Join us to learn about conference opportunities for current student. Lear tips & tricks for writing paper proposal submissions. Students who attend the event will have the opportunity to have their paper proposal reviewed by a professor. Following the workshop, there will be a panel consisting of graduated UFV students who are currently pursuing master’s … Read more

Indigenous Healing Garden — check it out

The “living classroom,” an Indigenous healing garden, is hidden away behind the Student Union Society building. A totem pole made from a tree that was split in half during the 2017 winter storm stands in the centre of the living classroom. It is surrounded by indigenous plants and medicines including frog leaf, rose hip, and … Read more

Ghosting of Sumas Lake — UFV Theatre production — Nov 30-Dec 3

You are invited to the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Ghosting of Sumas Lake, directed by Dr. Michelle LaFlamme, UFV Associate Professor in English. This devised show is based on the student’s experiences of the devastating November 2021 Sumas Prairie floods, exploring the impact of our climate crisis, the stories of community loss and resilience, and … Read more