UFV Senate Standing Committees

Expressions of interest are now being sought from students, faculty, and staff to serve on Senate’s standing committees, for terms beginning August 1, 2021. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the available positions listed on the Standing Committee Vacancies web page. SGC is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of … Read more

Sahir: A Commemoration of the Poet’s Life and Work — March 6-8

Sahir — a name that requires no introduction for those who love Urdu poetry and Hindustani film music. The very utterance of his name evokes images of romance, resistance, and social justice. To commemorate Sahir Ludhianvi’s birth centenary, presentations by scholars, creative writers, and/or community members will examine topics such as representations of love, nature, … Read more

“Towards the Last Spike” poetry marathon — March 10

The English Student Association invites you to: Join us for a live reading of the Canadian classic poem “Towards the Last Spike” written by E.J Pratt! English department faculty Ceilidh Hart and Michelle La Flamme will discuss this poem and its relationship to F.R. Scott’s poem “All the Spikes but the Last”! Everyone is welcome … Read more

Innovation and Competitiveness Linkages in India: Exploring Opportunities for IIT Bombay & Canada Cooperation (Hosted by EFCIE)

Hosted by the UFV Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. REGISTER: https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CTUVI4hhRBys7ljIzhGbRg ABOUT THE TALK: IIT Bombay has been striving hard on start-ups to boost innovation capabilities for increasing the competitiveness of clusters. It has climbed up quite well in research and executive education, as well as rankings such as QS (QS, 2020). For … Read more

Senate public meeting — Feb 26

The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm via Zoom. Information regarding Zoom details can be found at https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tues, Feb 16 at 12 noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at … Read more

Chat — R (Chat Reconciliation) — First Wednesday of every month

Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything in association with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1-2:30 pm) For information and registration, please contact: https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 05/05/2021

UFV Theatre presents Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg

Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg Directed by Parjad Sharifi The University of the Fraser Valley School of Creative Arts with UFV Theatre present the second production of their 2020-2021 season, Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg, directed by UFV faculty member Parjad Sharifi. Pariah (The Outcast) tells a mysterious psychological story about an American … Read more

Revisions to policies

The following policies have been revised and have been approved: External Program Advisory Committees (60) — effective immediately Final Grade Appeals (217) — effective May 1, 2021 These policies can be viewed on the policy website — https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact: policyconsult@ufv.ca 03/02/2021

College of Arts — Career Chat Series — Monday

Career Chat Series with UFV College of Arts FEATURED EVERY MONDAY ON OUR YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL CHANNELS! February Line-Up: Mon, Feb 8: Josh Vanderheide (Entrepreneur; Graphic and Digital Design Sessional Instructor) We discuss Josh’s passionate career as an entrepreneur and creative professional with over 15 years of marketing, advertising, brand and packaging design experience. Mon, … Read more

1 in 8 Billion: Students as Global Citizens

In celebration of International Development Week 2021, UFV Global Development Studies Program presents Global Development Sector Panel “1 in 8 Billion: Students as Global Citizens” Thurs, Feb 11 11 am to 1pm Find out how YOU, as students, can get involved in the global development sector. OPEN TO EVERYONE! Learn from the global experiences and … Read more