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Aziz Ghafoor, a second-year Kinesiology student at UFV, recently became the first-ever student from UFV to attend the 2020 National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) at Harvard University. The NCRC, which was created in 2012 by the Harvard College Undergraduate Association, is the largest student-run research conference in the United States and allows undergraduate students from … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs. New Hires, Moves and Changes, January 2020 Nicole Cullen — Department Assistant, College of Arts Darius Mavis — Analyst I, Security Tatiana Voiniciuc — Analyst I, Systems moved from Developer, Web Applications Brian Wright — Team Lead, Audio Visual Oksana Ivanenko … Read more
Please be advised that the Abbotsford Centre is hosting Paw Patrol Live on Wed, Jan 22, 2020 with shows starting at 9 am, 1 pm, and 5 pm. This will affect traffic and parking on and around campus. To help reduce the impact on UFV Abbotsford campus employees and students, event attendees will be restricted … Read more
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
Active FUNdamentals — UFV Spring Break Camp, March 16-20, 2020 Are you looking for an amazing spring break camp experience for your child(ren)? The University of the Fraser Valley Campus Recreation and Kinesiology departments will be partnering again to bring you another season of day camps this March Break! Full week camp dates are March … Read more
Get to know your pension. As a member of the College Pension Plan, you are eligible for a lifetime monthly pension when you retire. Every year, by the end of February, you receive your Member’s Benefit Statement, an annual statement showing useful information about your pension. After you’ve reviewed your Member’s Benefit Statement, sign in … Read more
Kanopy is a streaming video collection with a mix of movie, documentary and educational titles. Once a title has been viewed 4 times, it triggers a one year lease for $150. Starting in January 2020, the UFV Library has curated our collection to a narrower group of titles. Kanopy streaming videos will be available to … Read more
Deadline: Emeritus recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate Dean or University Librarian by February 14, 2020. UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by … Read more
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
Anna Kuczynska, an associate professor in Upgrading and University Preparation and the UFV Math and Stats Centre coordinator, has written an open textbook for Math 085 called “Intermediate Algebra and Trigonmetry” that has been accepted into BC Campus’s Open Textbook collection which can be found at the collection as well as on Anna’s website at … Read more
A reminder that the university will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec 24, and remain closed until Thursday, Jan 2. On behalf of the HR team, we hope this helps you to plan a wonderful break. While this is a wonderful time of year, it can also be a stressful time for some. We want … Read more
If you require a full-time student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so online at www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure the courses you register in meet Student Aid BC requirements – minimum of 9 post-secondary credits. These credits CANNOT include upgrading courses or course(s) you … Read more
IS YOUR CAMPUS CARD LOST? Starting January, 2020 replacement fees for lost, stolen, or damaged cards will increase to $20. Why are replacement fees increasing, the increase is due to changes in card technologies and card production fees. Have a question, you can contact us at campuscard@ufv.ca. Please note; expired Campus Cards are replaced free … Read more
Get ready to bundle up because Sweater Week is back! During UFV’s fourth annual Sweater Week (Nov. 25–29) temperatures will be reduced by one to two degrees to a minimum target of 20 °C. This will happen in most spaces throughout the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses to lower the school’s carbon emissions. Students, staff or … Read more
The Windows 10 Upgrade project has identified that capital expense computers purchased prior to 2016, must be either replaced or removed by February 28, 2020. Capital expense computers are those purchased using departmental funds and are not included in the Computer Refresh program. These computers are not compatible with Windows 10 and cannot be upgraded. … Read more