Registration open for Thinking Playground summer camp

Do you want your child to have the ‘thinking tools’ to solve problems? To make good decisions? To be open to exploring different ideas, and transform imagination into innovation? The Thinking Playground is just what you have been looking for. Registration is now open in the 6-9 and 10-13 age groups, with limited space available. … Read more

Romancing the craft

Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/romancing-the-craft/ for a UFV Alumni Association article about a UFV alumna who has returned as writer-in-residence. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 03/02/2024

Sustainable practice through mentorship

Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/sustainable-practice-through-mentorship/ for a UFV Alumni Association article about alum Jennifer Martel in UFV’s Office of Sustainability, and how she mentors students in sustainable practices. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 03/02/2024

History in the Making: A Celebration of UFV’s 50th Anniversary — Mar 1

Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students … Read more

Sustainability Pathway info session — Mar 8

Join us on Friday, March 8 at UFV Abbotsford for an information session about Sustainability at UFV. Learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and the steps being taken by UFV to integrate sustainability into its activities and operations. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the UNSDGs, a set of 17 … Read more

Code Green: Computing for a Sustainable Tomorrow — Mar 7

On Thursday, March 7 at UFV Abbotsford, Dr. Omer Waqar presents “Green Signals: Innovating Wireless Networks for a Sustainable Future.” With a focus on exploring innovative strategies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of wireless networks, this talk will shed light on how advanced technologies can be effectively utilized to create a more sustainable … Read more

Inspiring Inclusion: Local and Global — Mar 5

Join students from Global Development Studies (GDS) to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 – Gender Equality. The event is centered around this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Students from GDS 100 (A World of Development) and GDS 260 (Gender and Global Development) will present work on gender equality … Read more

2024 Tech Industry Panel — Mar 14

UFV hosts a Tech Industry Panel from 10 am to noon on Thursday, March 14. Participants can attend in-person at the UFV Abbotsford campus, or online via Zoom. The tech industry is characterized by rapid and continuous change driven by innovation, market demand, and evolving consumer preferences. Businesses across all sectors are undergoing digital transformation … Read more

Exploring the Frontiers of Communications Research in Organizations — Feb 29

Join us Thursday, Feb 29 at UFV Abbotsford for a conversation with Amy Dhanjal about the latest trends and advancements in communications research. Dhanjal, senior communications lead at Monogram Communications, will discuss case studies showing real world applications of communication research in organizations, including working with Indigenous communities. No registration is required. Contact Tina Sangha … Read more

Senate & Board nomination results

BOARD An election campaign is underway for one faculty position on the UFV Board of Governors. The candidates are Amber Gazso, Emilio Landolfi, Michael Gaetz, and Tannaz Zargarian Congratulations to student candidates Adolina Asmelash and Ashley McDougall, who were acclaimed to their positions on the Board, for a one-year term that will run from Aug … Read more