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Why Public Conversations Need Women’s Insights, with Shari Graydon — Feb 28

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In Search of the Lehman Sisters: Why Public Conversations Need Women’s Insights A public talk by Informed Opinions founder Shari Graydon What are the barriers to women speaking up, and the consequences to not being heard? What difference would it make if their voices were more equitably reflected, and how can individual women change the … Read more

Intercultural Competence: Resources for Self-Guided Learning — March 18

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Save the Date and come interact with students from CMNS 180: Introduction to Intercultural Communication, about their resource displays on six topics: – United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Intercultural Competence in the Workplace – Intercultural Communication in the Context of Accessibility and Gender Stereotypes – Racism in Canada – Intercultural … Read more

Collaborative Activities: Building Relationships in Diverse Teams — March 16

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Save the Date and come try out collaborative activities that can improve your group and team work. The students from CMNS 280, Team and Small Group Communication for the Workplace, are putting together a compendium of non-competitive activities that will help your group increase bonding among members no matter what their cultural background. A diverse … Read more

Segregation Reform in Canada — March 19

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Join us for a presentation on Segregation Reform in Canada by Howard Sapers, followed by a question-and-answer period. Howard Sapers was the Correctional Investigator of Canada during the tenure of the Harper government. After that, he accepted a position with the Ontario government where he investigated and reported on the use of solitary confinement. Mr. … Read more

Policy Consultation – Policy 73 & 76 to be rescinded

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The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded. Student Residence Code of Conduct (73 & 76). Supporting documents are available at: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by Feb 14, 2020. Thank you for your input. – – https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For … Read more

History Film Series — Feb 26 — Soul Food Junkies

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Feb 26 6–8 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus, A352 UFV History Department Film Series: “Food, Culture, and History” Winter 2020 Film Screening Wednesday, February 26, Abbotsford Campus, A352, 6pm-8pm “Soul Food Junkies” (PBS 2012) Director: Byron Hurt Snacks and refreshments provided Free and open to the public. Film discussion to follow screenings. Contact for more information: … Read more

Student Career Exploration + Life Planning workshop – Feb 12, March 3

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Do you know students who want to explore careers that fit them? This workshop leads you through self-assessments, world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. Choose from 2 sessions: Chilliwack – February 12 Abbotsford – March 3 Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack (CEP), Room A1318, … Read more

Italian Calabrese Diaspora Studies in Canada Feb 11

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Join guest lecturer Professor Margherita Ganeri from Italy on the current debate on Italian Diaspora Studies in Canada focusing on the centrality of Calabria for the young and growing field of Italian Canadian literature. Tues, Feb 11 5–6:00 pm A225 – Abbotsford Campus   For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 02/12/2020

‘We Are Hockey’ closing event: Family Day — Feb 17

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Join us as we celebrate the successful run and closing of the ‘We Are Hockey’ exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple. This free Family Day event will include hockey tips by the first NHL South Asian Canadian player Robin Bawa and President of Apna Hockey Lali Toor, commentators of … Read more

Reading and discussion panel with our writer-in-residence — March 31

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Reading and Discussion Panel Featuring 2020 writer-in-residence Adele Barclay, Dina Del Bucchia, and Kyla Jamieson The writers will read from their own work, engage in a discussion about writing and craft, and then open up to a Q&A from the audience Tues, March 31 3:15 Abby B121   For more information, contact Sha Scholtens at … Read more

When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention & Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence — Feb 13

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The College of Arts and the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) presents: “When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention and Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence.” This is the first forum of a three-part series that will provide an in-depth discussion about domestic violence and its impacts on society. Thurs, Feb 13 2:30–4:15 pm … Read more