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On Tuesday, Feb 13 at 4 pm, UFV’s Political Science Students’ Association (PSSA) is hosting a caucus event at UFV Abbotsford with BC MLAs. MLAs attending are Megan Dykeman from Langley, Mike De Jong from Abbotsford, Bob D’Eith from Mission, and Sonia Furnstenau from Cowichan Valley. These MLAs are from the NDP, BC United Party, … Read more
At its Feb 1 meeting, the UFV Board of Governors approved the following bylaw revisions: • Board bylaw – BGB-110.04 – Confidentiality of Board information and Authorized Board Spokesperson • Board bylaw – BGB-110.14 – Board Meeting Management and Board Processes Management For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/board/ or email Ranminder Kaur at ranminder.kaur@ufv.ca 02/29/2024
Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) invites you to a free talk on entrepreneurs in the Fraser Valley on Monday, Feb 12. The guest speaker, Nicole Read, is the general manager of Community Futures South Fraser. Read will share their experience becoming an entrepreneur. There will be sessions starting at 10:30 am and … Read more
Join the UFV GNOMIES and walk with us on Saturday, Feb 24. The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is a walk that raises money for folks in our community who need help. Some are hungry, more than a few are hurting and regrettably, some are unhoused too. This group includes adults, moms and kids, … Read more
UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) will be hosting an online lecture in partnership with Prof. Fazeeha Amzi on Friday, Mar 15. The topic will be ‘Sri Lankan Tea Plantation Women’s Odyssey through Middle East Migration: Listening to Untold Stories of returnee labour migrants.’ Azmi is a professor of human geography at the Department of … Read more
In effort to spread kindness, create inclusion and honor diversity, Student Wellness invites you to join us in participating in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, Feb 28. Participating can be as easy as wearing something pink you already own — a piece of clothing, an accessory or even a pink background for virtual learning environments. … Read more
Embrace the power, resilience, and achievements of women at our International Women’s Day program on Friday, Mar 8 at the UFV Abbotsford campus. We are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions and empowering stories from community leaders who are paving the way for change. Stay tuned for further details … Read more
Join the Academic Success Centre Mar 4-8 for Procrastination Awareness Week activities. As we enter the end of semester crunch, over 20 academic institutions from across Canada are partnering to offer comprehensive procrastination awareness support for students. Students are invited to attend remote workshops to learn strategies related to focus and concentration, motivation, time management, … Read more
Join us on Thursday, Mar 14 for an incredible opportunity to connect with employers, expand your professional network, and discover exciting career opportunities. Plus, there’s a chance to win prizes. Stay tuned for more details on how you can make the most of this exciting event. Visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2024-ufv-career-fair-tickets-820686845447 for tickets and follow us on social … Read more
Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni awards close Friday, Mar 15. Nominate an outstanding student leader, distinguished alumni, or young distinguished alumni. Your input can help grow the impact of the University of the Fraser Valley’s valued graduates. Access the nomination form at https://alumni.ufv.ca/awards/distinguished-alumni-awards/. For more info, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca … Read more
You are invited to watch the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Rhinoceros, directed by Associate Professor Parjad Sharifi. Opening night is Mar 14 at UFV Abbotsford campus in the Performance Studio (Building D, room 105). Additional shows will be held Mar 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. “Rhinoceros” is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène … Read more
Kimberly Skye Richards visits the UFV Abbotsford campus on Thursday, Feb 15 to talk about living on a damaged planet. The upsurge in wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and floods, and the concomitant dispossession of people from land can make it feel like we are living in a perpetual state of crisis. Unsurprisingly, an awareness of the … Read more
Join us at the UFV Chilliwack library on Tuesday, Feb 27 at 2:30 pm for our next Science Cafe, discussing chronic pain. What’s the latest in pain science? How does your body, your thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence your experience of chronic pain? This event is open to everyone. For more information, contact Dan De … Read more
Campus Recreation has teamed up with Squash BC and BC Jesters to offer a four-week structured introductory squash program led by a certified squash coach. Sessions take place at the Chilliwack Cheam Centre (45501 Market Way), where you will learn the fundamentals of squash in a fun and inclusive environment. Participants will need to bring … Read more
On Monday, Feb 12, at the UFV Abbotsford Library Makerspace, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret, and resolve difficult experiences. Take some time to enjoy creating an upcycled “scrappy heart garland.” This is a rescheduled event from February 6. For more information, contact Brenda Philip at brenda.philip@ufv.ca. … Read more