Financial Aid & Awards Tips for November

Financial Aid and Awards Tips for November Registration for next semester is just around the corner. Remember to set aside $200 for your winter semester deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. If you require a student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so now by going to www.studentaidbc.ca … Read more

Renting it Right

Tenancy Workshop for all current UFV Students presented by TRAC (Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre). Topics include: • How to protect yourself • Your Rights and Responsibilities • Dealing with roommates/co-tenants disagreement • Common safety things to look for • Repairs & Evictions, etc. For more information, contact Adrian Bontuyan at adrian.bontuyan@ufv.ca 10/13/2019

UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) Townhall Meeting — Nov 7

UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) Townhall Meeting Thurs, Nov 7 2 pm Abby D115 Question and answer session with Heather Davis-Fisch, SoCA director. SoCA students will have the opportunity to learn more about the School of Creative Arts, ask questions and receive information during a free pizza lunch. The townhall will be led by … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Nov 18

Please join us for UFV’s Scholarly Sharing Initiative, Fall 2019. Be uplifted by analysis! Be moved by insight! Ask questions and share ideas! The Scholarly Sharing Initiative, founded in 2011, is an informal monthly gathering where faculty, students, and interested others can gather over lunch and coffee to share, discuss, present, and receive feedback on … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Oct 31

Please join us for UFV’s Scholarly Sharing Initiative, Fall 2019. Be uplifted by analysis! Be moved by insight! Ask questions and share ideas! The Scholarly Sharing Initiative, founded in 2011, is an informal monthly gathering where faculty, students, and interested others can gather over lunch and coffee to share, discuss, present, and receive feedback on … Read more

Fraser Valley Tech Forum — Nov 7

Meet, celebrate, and learn with entrepreneurs & leaders of fast-growing, award-winning companies in Canada. This inspiring event will feature many of the tech world’s most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs. With over 20 speakers, three information-rich panels, lightning talks, networking opportunities, interactive LIVE drum session ft. Drumeo, and a PITCH Competition, this is the one … Read more

Conflict Transformation in Central America: Legacies of Civil War, Migration, and Peacebuilding — Oct 29

Join the Discussion! Cesar Flores and Lizette Miranda will share their reflections and insights from their work and experiences in Central America. *Cesar and Lizette are Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) area directors who operate our of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Everyone Welcome. No RSVP required. Refreshments provided. Tues, Oct 29 11:30 am-1:30 pm Abby  B101 … Read more

Politalk: What Now? A look at Canada after the 2019 election — Nov 1

Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the outcome of the Federal Election and what it means for Canadians and the International Community. Panelists include: Jeanette Ashe (Douglas College), Satwinder Bains, Martha Dow, Jessica Price and Tyler Chamberlain Moderator: Duncan Herd, Political Science major Organized by: Fiona MacDonald, Political Science department head Fri, Nov 1 … Read more

Feminist philosopher Willow Verkerk on Derrida’s Politics of Friendship — Nov 8

Join the Philosophy Association of UFV in welcoming their first guest speaker, Willow Verkerk — a feminist philosopher based in Vancouver — to discuss the work of philospher Jacques Derrida on The Politics of Friendship. Involving a discussion of love, death, and solidarity, Willow deals with the question of whether friendship with the dead is … Read more

Advising Centre Open House — Oct 30

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop by for cookies and coffee and to learn about everything the Advising Centre has to offer. Advisors help students plan their educational careers and answer questions about: course or program selection transfer credit course withdrawal program requirements changing programs declaring a major or minor making or updating … Read more

Ken Steele on Higher Education Trends — Nov 15

A message from the Office of the Provost and VP Academic: Ken Steele of Eduvation will speak at UFV on November 15 on the topic of Higher Education Trends. Fri, Nov 15 9-11:30 am Abby B101 (lecture theatre) The event will also be live-streamed here: https://ufv.ca/livewithkensteele Ken is at the forefront of education innovation for … Read more

Vacancies on Senate Standing Committees

Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought, for students, staff, and faculty vacancies on the standing committees of Senate. Positions are being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. One staff position is available on the Senate Budget committee. Student and faculty vacancies are available … Read more