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Olena Bogdanov, an EFCIE student researcher and UFV alumna, has been awarded a US$70,000 scholarship to attend Cornell’s Dual Master’s program in Urban Technology in Fall 2022. The Dual Master’s program is centred around a major project, through which teams of students create and deploy advanced computing methods to make cities more sustainable. Over the … Read more
Teacher mentors make a significant contribution to the development of Teacher candidates in UFV’s post-degree Bachelor of Education department. These K-12 educators share their classrooms and expertise, modelling the standards of the profession for teacher candidates. This year the Teacher Education department decided that it was important to champion the important work that teacher mentors … Read more
Chat-I: Accent Matters with special guest, Yunyi Chen, Educational Developer at Queen’s University. Join us as Yunyi shares a few findings from a Queen’s University report on perceptions of accent and authority among instructors and her lived experiences as someone who speaks English as an additional language in Canada. Have stories to share? We will … Read more
TLC is hosting two events to celebrate learning at UFV: CELEBRATE LEARNING — INDIGENIZATION The Celebrate Learning – Indigenization event on May 3 includes concepts related to decolonization, Indigenization, and Reconciliation efforts occurring at UFV. These can be demonstrated through relationship-building, infusing Indigenous worldviews and/or Indigenous Ways of Knowing and being into the classroom. CELEBRATE … Read more
Feel like getting out into the fresh air? Come to a volunteer orientation at the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden. At the orientation, we will review which plants we consider to be weeds, how to weed, and where to put the weeds. We will also introduce you to our volunteer sign-up process so that your participation can … Read more
To truly understand what it is to be an entrepreneur, you must become an entrepreneur. During this session, Dave Leger will share his life-long entrepreneurial journey through the development of several companies and products. Suffice to say, they didn’t all make it. However, the lessons, skills and mindset obtained through the journey provide for a … Read more
Congratulations to the faculty and students, who were elected to the Board and Senate in the recent By-elections: Hannah Celinski was acclaimed to the Social Sciences faculty vacancy on Senate, until July 31, 2024. Nimrat Aulakh was elected to the student vacancy on the Board, until July 31, 2022. Sonia Dhillon was elected to the … Read more
A joint Hubbub project showcase event between CityStudio Abbotsford and CityStudio Chilliwack. The students from nine UFV courses showcase their work on eleven civic challenges in a science-fair type format. The event includes CityStudio-inspired projects in collaboration with an NGO and private-sector community partners. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to network with … Read more
Join us on April 23 and April 30 as Ana Adamik leads us on a gorgeous bike ride around the Vedder River Trail. Meeting times and location will be posted shortly. Let nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca know if you are interested in joining this group! For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca 04/30/2022
Join our group, led by Dave McGuire, as we hike up Elk Mountain. This hike is great for all skill levels. This will be a great opportunity for us to come together and do something healthy for our bodies, minds, and souls! I’m bringing a prize for all that attend as well! Sat, May 14 … Read more
Deadline for Plant and Flower sale orders is April 23, 2022. Order at UFVwbasketball.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home or contact a member of the Women’s basketball team. Pick up is at UFV Abby Lot 10 on May 7- http://www.UFVwbasketball.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home For more information, contact Al Tuchscherer at al.tuchscherer@ufv.ca 04/22/2022
The UFV BSN Nursing Mentorship in Action Community of Practice is hosting its first in-person event. The event is going to provide nurses with an opportunity for conversation, networking, and hearing from our guest speakers about navigating the current healthcare environment. Registered Nurses, LPNs, and students are welcome to attend. Registration via Eventbrite is required … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for April Registration for summer semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications – deadline is May 10. NOTE: The online applications are accessible through your MyUFV account. If you are applying for … Read more
IT’S BACK !!! THE 40th Annual Employee Golf Tournament is coming up! This tournament is a good, old-fashioned employee fun-filled event where we can come together safely with colleagues to enjoy a day of golf, food, and laughs. Saturday, May 7, 2022 Time: 9 am Shot-Gun start (arrive early to register and warm-up) Place: Cultus … Read more
We are excited to announce in Manulife Vitality group benefits — employee education series. Manulife Vitality for group benefits helps members understand their current health, social and lifestyle habits, and then offers rewards for leading a healthy lifestyle! With a variety of activities, it gives members the tools and motivation they need to help reach … Read more