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Abbotsford Campus lots 2 and 2a will be temporarily closed on Sunday Aug 19 and Monday Aug 20, 2018 to accommodate film crews at the Abbotsford Centre. For more information, contact Elizabeth Eberts at elizabeth.eberts@ufv.ca 08/20/2018
Please advise students that the Fall 2018 Official Book Buy Back starts August 21st at UFV Abbotsford Bookstore! Dates: August 21, 22, 23 Time: 9am – 4pm Location: UFV Abbotsford Bookstore The UFV Bookstore will buy back textbooks (for cash!) that are in good condition with no rips, tears, or extensive marking. To receive the … Read more
Please be advised that the 2018-2019 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays has been revised to reflect the change of date for the Family Day statutory holiday from Feb 11-18, 2018. The revised addition can be found H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2018-2019 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2018-2019 Weeks Breadown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays.pdf. For … Read more
If you know a student attending UFV in September, they might want to know about these August Tips of the Month from Financial Aid and Awards Tip #1. Need a student loan for September? It’s not too late! On-line applications are available at www.StudentAidBC.ca Tip #2: If you are applying for student loans be sure … Read more
Nominations for the Alumni Association Board of Directors are now being accepted. As faculty, program advisors, and staff; you know best the talents of your former students, now our alumni. We hope that you will help us by encouraging UFV graduates to apply. We are currently seeking immediate nominations to fill vacant positions in time … Read more
How does philosophy merge with education and mental healthcare to improve the lives of people outside the academies and clinics? This was an important part of the general theme of the 15th International Conference on Philosophical Practice, held at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), in Mexico City from June 25 to 29. Conference … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on new positions: Alastair Hodges — Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Samantha Pattridge — Associate Dean, Students Mallory Manley — Coordinator, Student Transition & Engagement Janelle Dochuk — Assistant, Enrolment Services Leah Sperling — Department Assistant, College of Arts Kathleen Miller — … Read more
#HelloUFV | Where are you? Reconnect with your Alumni Association. New neighbourhood? New city? New email? Update your info & let us know what you’re up to these days! Reconnect at alumni.ufv.ca/hello and be entered to win $500. Say hi on social with #HelloUFV. Reconnect with your Alumni Association For more information, contact Marta … Read more
The 2018-2019 Human Research Ethics Board schedule is now available online for research that is above minimal risk as outlined by the TCPS2. All research that is minimal risk can be submitted to research.ethics@ufv.ca any time for delegated review. The HREB is a delegation of the President’s Office at UFV, and has the authority to … Read more
UFV Now e-news will publish bi-weekly for the summer Planned upcoming editions: July 30 Aug 13 Then back to once a week on Aug 20.
Maureen Berlin has been named interim Executive Director of Advancement at UFV. She will lead the Advancement team and fundraising efforts in support of innovation, infrastructure development, and growth across UFV. Maureen has extensive experience as a fundraiser and has been an executive director in the non-profit sector for decades. She brings skill, experience, and … Read more
An article by Dr. Frank Ulbrich, director of the School of Business, published in Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing has been selected by the editorial team as Highly Commended in the 2018 Emerald Literati Awards. The article, titled “Extended dependency network diagrams: adding a strategic dimension”, introduces a technique that enables managers to … Read more
Samantha Pattridge has been appointed to the role of acting Associate Dean of Students in the College of Arts. Samantha will assume this position until December 31. Samantha joined UFV in 2005, after teaching several years at BCIT and in Alberta. She has an MA in English from the University of Alberta and an MSc in Writing and … Read more
Marnie Wright joined the University of the Fraser Valley as Associate Vice-President of Human Resources on June 18, 2018. Wright brings 20 years of experience in human resource management in the educational field to her role at UFV. Most recently she was the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources for the Abbotsford School District. Highlights of … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • June 29 – July 1, 2018: Watchtower Convention – Lots: 2a, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 10a, Ring Road • June 30 – July 1, 2018: Dog Training Conference – … Read more