Visiting Scholar Talk: “Mother of the Equal Rights Amendment: How Martha Griffiths Made History” — Nov 14

A Visiting Scholar Talk presented by UFV’s History department takes place on Thursday, Nov 14, from 11 am to noon at UFV Abbotsford (room A225). In 1970, Martha W. Griffiths allied with feminists inside and outside Congress, moving the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the top of the US political agenda as away to remove … Read more

“Feel Better” by Dr. Shahana Alibhai — book launch and author conversation — Oct 28

Join UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub on Monday, Oct. 28 at 4 pm to celebrate Dr. Shahana Alibhai’s new book, Feel Better, a roadmap to understanding emotions, their impacts on day-to-day life, and turning that knowledge in action for a better emotional state. The gathering takes place at UFV Abbotsford in room … Read more

Portals into Nature closing reception — Nov 8

Please join us for the closing reception of ‘Portals into Nature’ on Friday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the UFV Abbotsford S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This group exhibit, curated by SoCA student Megan Ali and recent SoCA graduate Yukun Lin, reflects on the ever-changing relationship between … Read more

Policy update

The following administrative policies have been approved and are now in effect: • Information Security (249) policy • Privacy (250) policy https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. 10/25/2024

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