Be Well, Be Safe — Oct 18

The Abbotsford School District, Abbotsford Police Department and the BC RCMP invite parents and interested members of the community to attend the ‘Be Well, Be Safe’ event at the Abbotsford Arts Centre on Wednesday, Oct 18 at 7 pm. Cathy Peters, an anti human-trafficking educator, speaker, and advocate will address strategies to protect youth from … Read more

Chilliwack Library’s Science Café — Oct 11

  Join us at UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Drought in the Fraser Valley, Wednesday, Oct 11, 10–11:30 am. We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but lately it feels more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Our Science Café will feature Dr. Eric Gerbrandt, UFV’s 2023 distinguished alumni … Read more

Fraser Valley Writers Festival — Nov 4

The University of the Fraser Valley looks forward to welcoming 10 acclaimed authors from across the province for a one-day celebration of British Columbia’s literary brilliance. Headlining the Nov 4 event will be two Governor General’s Award winning authors: Lorna Crozier, poet and Officer of the Order of Canada, and Darrel J. McLeod, Cree novelist, … Read more

Senate public meeting — Oct 20

The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Oct 20, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for agenda item submission is Tuesday, Oct 10 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Mrlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/20/2023

Threats and Challenges in Global Politics — Oct 12

Join UFV political science faculty at this interactive event. Engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morrocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crises, the Russia-Ukraine war, AI and democracy, press freedom and feminism … Read more

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: Situating culture, identity and place in climate change risk mitigation and resilience — Prof. Christine Kenney — Sept 28

Global advocacy for culturally diverse and socially inclusive approaches to climate change risk mitigation and adaption is developing. The 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a prime exemplar, promotes policy recognition of Indigenous environmental management knowledges and practices. Yet, the inclusion of Indigenous climate change management techniques in policy frameworks has primarily been informed … Read more

Student grant writing workshop CGM program — Sept 27

The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Award value is $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable. Wed, Sept 27 1-3 … Read more

CERA (Centre for Education on Research and Aging) Day 2023 — Oct 13

We’re excited to invite you to attend our one-day, FREE event! CERA Day 2023 will be held on the UFV Abbotsford campus on Oct 13 from 9 am to 2:45 pm. Refreshments and lunch will be generously provided by the City of Abbotsford. The research faculty members at CERA are hosting a day of presentations … Read more

Perspectives of Global Developments — Oct 12

Join UFV Political Science faculty in this interactive event and engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crisis, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine among other issues. … Read more

Career Coaching Drop-in — Mondays and Wednesdays

Career Coaching Drop-in sessions happening Monday and Wednesday throughout the fall semester! Connect with a career coach for tips on resume, cover letter, interview, and job search skills. Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring your resume and a copy of the job posting you are interested in (if applicable). MONDAYS 1:30-2:30 … Read more