Unmooring the Komagata Maru book launch — Jan 14

You are invited to the book launch for Unmooring the Komagata Maru, which is co-edited by Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains. Unmooring the Komagata Maru challenges conventional Canadian historical accounts of the incident by drawing from multiple disciplines and fields to consider the international and colonial dimensions within the context of political resistance, migration cultural memory, … Read more

Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series with Dr. Adam Ruben — Feb 11

Tues, Feb 11 3-4:15 pm Abby B101 Public Perception of Science: Lessons from a Dead Sheep. Please join the Faculty of Science in welcoming TV Host, writer, comedian, and molecular biologist, Dr. Adam Ruben, for an entertaining examination of the public’s perception of science. In February 1997, Dr. Ian Wilmut announced that he had cloned … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for January

Financial Aid and Awards Tips for January Be sure to pay your fees before the deadline — Penalties apply if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan funding, please contact Financial Aid and Awards immediately. Get your bursary applications prepared — first day to apply is January 15. … Read more

Haq and History –exhibition (Jan 15-Feb 13) and opening event (Jan 15)

Haq and History exhibition Everyone is welcome to the opening reception of the ‘Haq and History’ exhibit at the UFV S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery. Wed, Jan 15 4:30–6:30 pm. This exhibit is curated and designed by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV. Haq and History gives visitors a chance … Read more

6th pARTicipate poster competition — deadline Feb 14

CALL FOR POSTER SUBMISSIONS Design a poster for the 6th pARTicipate poster competition, hosted by UFV SoCA and UFV GDD. This year’s theme is Save the Earth! The submission deadline is Fri, Feb 14. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and select posters will be exhibited in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery from February 26–March … Read more

Get your Campus Card

Be sure to get your campus card within the within the first two weeks of classes if you don’t already have one — it’s your university ID and so much more! On the Abbotsford campus, the card office is located in S1101, or if you are on the Chilliwack campus, visit the library prior to … Read more

UFV Arts practicum opportunities — apply by Jan 10

WANTED! By Jan 10, 2020: Seeking students for a variety for practicum positions for (1) Stave Lake Interpretive Panel Project, (2) Abbotsford Youth Commission, (3) Fraser Health in Partnership with the Cities Fit for Children Committee, (4) Fraser Health and the New Matrix Meal Plan, (5) Chilliwack Healthier Communities, (6) Archway Community Services, (7) UFV … Read more

Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal — Jan 22 and 23

Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal Directed by Luke Stevens UFV Theatre student pop-up performances. Performance dates and times: Wed, January 22 at 6 pm Thurs, January 23 at 6 pm Reserve seats by contacting the box office at theatre@ufv.ca or phone 604-795-2814 with your name, number of seat reservations required and performance. For … Read more

6th pARTicipate poster competition

Call for poster submissions: 6th pARTicipate poster competition Save the Earth! Design a poster that coincides with this year’s theme “Save the Earth!”. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and select posters will be exhibited in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery from February 26 – March 15, 2019. Submission deadline is Feb 14, 2019. All … Read more

Chilliwack Library renovations

Renovations to improve student services, add group study rooms and computers, add flexible study and event space, and expand and relocate the Academic Success and Math centres, are starting at the Chilliwack campus library in January 2020. The library will be open regular semester hours during renovations, but students will notice dust and noise, and … Read more

2020 Student Leadership Symposium — Jan 3

Our annual Student Leadership Symposium (SLS) is designed to prepare future civic and community leaders, a core mission of UFV College of Arts. The objective of SLS is to support students by enriching their journey as future community leaders and help them to embody the vision of education at UFV Arts: critical thinking, creativity, communication … Read more