Financial Aid & Awards info session — Feb 8

Applications are now open for UFV’s entrance scholarships. Join us on Tues, Feb 8 from 4-5 pm for a virtual Financial Aid and Awards webinar to learn more about funding opportunities available at UFV, including entrance scholarships and awards. Don’t miss out as UFV’s entrance scholarship deadline is coming up soon on March 10. Attendees … Read more

Business In Europe — Field School information session — Jan 31

Are you at all interested in combining your business studies with international experience? If you are, the UFV School of Business has several international learning opportunities for you! Come join in a virtual information session on January 31 at 4:30 pm to learn more. Topics include the upcoming “Doing Business in Europe” field school that … Read more

UFV Faculty Microlectures — Feb 17

  Each year, the Research Office invites 20+ faculty researchers to take part in the UFV Microlectures by providing a “snapshot” of their research in just two minutes or less! • When: Thursday, February 17 11:30 am–12:30 pm, on Zoom • What to expect: Researchers take the spotlight one after the other, in rapid succession, … Read more

Research assistant story – Ishpreet Anand

Born and raised in Chandigarh, Ishpreet Anand began his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at UFV India. Two years later, he traveled to UFV Abbotsford as an international student to continue his educational journey. When Ishpreet arrived on campus, he immediately connected with SASI (South Asian Studies Institute) where he was provided with an … Read more

GDD Portfolio + Info Night — Feb 8

Today graphic designers are visual and critical thinkers, collaborators and agents of change. They create value for businesses, bring empathy to social issues, and make the complex clear through smart visual solutions. UFV’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) programs respond to the fast-paced creative industry with current and flexible curriculum that provides a foundation in … Read more

Chat-T (Chat Teaching) — various dates, including Feb 2

Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, in wide-ranging conversations around teaching and learning. Upcoming sessions: February 2, 2022 – Supporting students in difficult times – how can faculty support students encountering challenging times in their courses? March 2, 2022 – Planning for the (un)expected – how can faculty plan for unexpected events during their … Read more

The Actor as Generator, with guest speaker Arturo Luís Soria

Save this exciting event in your calendars! The Actor as Generator! with Arturo Luís Soria *Via Zoom January 31st, 4-6 pm Email jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for a Zoom link. Mon, Jan 31, 4-6 pm, on zoom Join us in a workshop with Arturo Luís Soria! A shot of espresso for the actor-writer, this workshop is geared to … Read more

The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with guest speaker Tetsuro Shigematsu — Jan 24

Save this exciting event in your calendars! The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with Tetsuro Shigematsu *Via Zoom Mon, Jan 24 4-6 pm Email jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for a Zoom link. Join Tetsuro as he guides you step-by-step on how to capture the story of a lifetime. From selecting the least expensive and most … Read more

The Fraser Valley Flood: An Environmental Policy Forum — Jan 21

The Fraser Valley experienced historic flooding in November 2021. As part of its Politalk Roundtable series, the Political Science department will host a virtual panel  to address this historic flood, the ways that governments have contributed to environmental crisis, and what people can do to affect environmental policy. Speakers: Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science … Read more

Chat-I (Internationalization) — Jan 25

Come join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Internationalization, for a casual time of dialogue around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching, working with international & multilingual learners, or any other topics on internationalizing your curriculum, teaching, and assessment. Chat date: Tues, Jan 25 (1-2pm) In this chat session, I will welcome UFV International Alumni … Read more

CERA leading initiative to age-friendly university status

UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA) is currently leading an initiative to achieve Age-Friendly University (AFU) status. The AFU designation and movement emerged from the World Health Organization call for global efforts to better needs of a growing older population and address the negative impacts of ageism. In response, Dublin City University … Read more

Online Co-op Informations Session Winter 2022

Interested in gaining career-related work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity … Read more