‘We Are Hockey’ closing event: Family Day — Feb 17

Join us as we celebrate the successful run and closing of the ‘We Are Hockey’ exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple. This free Family Day event will include hockey tips by the first NHL South Asian Canadian player Robin Bawa and President of Apna Hockey Lali Toor, commentators of … Read more

Reading and discussion panel with our writer-in-residence — March 31

Reading and Discussion Panel Featuring 2020 writer-in-residence Adele Barclay, Dina Del Bucchia, and Kyla Jamieson The writers will read from their own work, engage in a discussion about writing and craft, and then open up to a Q&A from the audience Tues, March 31 3:15 Abby B121   For more information, contact Sha Scholtens at … Read more

When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention & Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence — Feb 13

The College of Arts and the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) presents: “When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention and Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence.” This is the first forum of a three-part series that will provide an in-depth discussion about domestic violence and its impacts on society. Thurs, Feb 13 2:30–4:15 pm … Read more

Career opportunities — Feb 10

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Summer 2020 Counsellor, Student Services Groundskeeper Building Maintenance Worker Assistant Professor, Communications Support Analyst I Project Manager (2 Positions) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ … Read more

Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances — Feb 14

You are invited to our next School of Business Seminar Presentation: Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances With Dr. Saeed Rahman Fri, Feb 14 11:30 am–1 pm Abby B140 Effective global climate governance entails establishing institutions, groups and policies, integrating climate change issues … Read more

Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram — March 4

Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram Lecture and Workshop UFV Theatre and the UFV School of Creative Arts present this year’s Ashland Speaker Jivesh Parasram, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, community activator, and facilitator of Indo-Caribbean descent. Jivesh Parasram is also the Artistic Director of Rumble Theatre, located in Vancouver, BC. Please join us for a lecture and … Read more

Ricoh MFD Training Sessions

All UFV employees are invited to join us on Thurs, Feb 13, for an in-depth training session, featuring our new Ricoh Multi-Function Devices. We will have a 20-year veteran from Ricoh instructing the class. Bring your all questions and experience a live demo, detailing instructions on how to use the Ricoh MFDs. Training sessions are … Read more

Haq and History exhibit reception — Feb 5

Join us as we celebrate the ‘Haq and History’ exhibit at UFV’s S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery (Abbotsford campus, room B136) on Wed, Feb 5 from 6-7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided and all are invited to attend. Feb 5 6 pm UFV S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery, B136, UFV Abby Campus http://www.ufv.ca/sasi For more information, contact Sharanjit Sandhra at … Read more

Apply to graduate — deadline April 1

April 1 is the last day to submit a Graduation Request to the Office of the Registrar (graduation fee is $25). Convocation ceremonies will be on June 9 & 10. Visit Graduation Information for further details. Please note, if you are completing requirements in the summer semester, applications will be not be processed until after … Read more

THRIVE Week — Jan 27-31

The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) and Campus Recreation are partnering to bring you Thrive Week 2020!. This is a series of FREE events that focus on promoting positive mental health through encouraging dialogue about balance, community engagement, social support, and healthy lifestyle choices. This week of events is open to … Read more

Career opportunities — Jan 27

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Biology Coordinator, Space Planning & Design Advisor, Centre for Accessibility Services Manager, Donor Relations Coordinator, Student Transition & Engagement Technical System Analyst I IT Service Desk Analyst I Manager, Environmental Health & Safety Officer, Annual … Read more

Valuing Plants: Learning from each other

Join the talk! Dr. Nancy Turner, an ethnobotanist and professor emeritus at UVic, will discuss the cultural roles of plants and ways in which botanical knowledge is shared. Fri, Feb 28 2:30–3:30 pm Chilliwack: Gathering Place Reception to follow. Everyone welcome! Hosted by: College of Arts and Faculty of Science Please share with any faculty, … Read more

UFV Student Research Day 2020

Participate in UFV Student Research Day 2020! UFV’s annual Student Research Day is an exciting opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to showcase their faculty supervisor-guided research projects to the broader community. Students participate by taking the 2-minute microlecture challenge or presenting a research poster (or both). Poster presentations are judged by UFV faculty and … Read more