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The Limits of Division: Getting Beyond Polarized Politics — Public Talk by Dr. Scott Matthews — Feb 6

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  UFV Politalk Roundtable Series: The Limits of Division: Getting Beyond Polarized Politics Free public talk by Dr. Scott Matthews, associate professor of political science at Memorial University Thur, Feb 6 2:30–4:30 pm Abby B101 Moderated by: Dr. Fiona MacDonald, Department Head and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, UFV Sponsored by: Department of Political … Read more

Extended call for vacancies on Senate’s standing committees

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Want to use your leadership skills to help? Join one of Senate’s standing committees and help carry out the business of Senate. Senate is UFV’s academic governing body responsible for managing academic policies and advising the Board on policies of mutual interest. Who can join? Student and faculty positions are currently available on several committees. … Read more

Career opportunities — Dec 9

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant to the Office of the Dean Instructor, Mindfulness and Adult Education Assistant, Director of Ancillary Services Project Manager (Re-posted) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For … Read more

Student Showcase in Experiential Education

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In Fall 2019, the City of Chilliwack partnered with the University of the Fraser Valley in launching a collaborative pilot project in challenge-based experiential education. The initiative is focused on prototyping innovative solutions for civic challenges facing the community, delivering hands-on learning experiences to UFV students, and strengthening ties between the city and the university. … Read more

Career opportunities — Dec 2

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Specialist, Teaching and Learning (Internationalization) Assistant Professor, Psychology (Generalist) Assistant Professor, Psychology (Clinical) Assistant Professor, Psychology (Social) Assistant, Director of Financial Services To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: … Read more

Candlelight Vigil — National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

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On December 6, 1989, 14 women lost their lives at École Polytechnique de Montreal because they were women studying engineering. This year is the 30th anniversary of the massacre. Over the past 30 years, the statistics have shown that the number of women facing gender-based violence has risen, rather than declined. More than that, the … Read more

CityStudio Abbotsford Hubbub — Dec 3

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A signature event for the CityStudio Abbotsford, the Hubbub is an interactive project showcase that brings together UFV students to share their CityStudio projects, findings and recommendations with City of Abbotsford staff, peers, faculty, and community members. Hubbub includes poster displays, video presentations, and opportunities to engage in research related discussions, and vote for your … Read more

Career opportunities — Nov 25

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, University Registrar & Appeals Assistant Professor, Media Arts Assistant Professor, Visual Arts (Foundations and 3D Practices) Assistant Professor, Visual Arts (2D Foundations and Drawing/Painting) Project Manager, Campus Planning, Projects To view details on these postings, and … Read more

Festive Sweater Day — Dec 13

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Happy Holidays from Human Resources. Pull out that festive sweater and share some holiday joy on Friday, December 13. Great prizes for the most festive sweaters (but you must come in to HR to show off or email pictures to nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca) For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca 12/13/2019

Windows 10 update: capital expense computers

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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

Career opportunities — Nov 18

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Director, Continuing Education Project Manager To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at neena.buttar@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at … Read more

SASI symposium on South Asia and Gender — Nov 29

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SASI’s 3rd Annual Symposium on South Asia and Gender: Featuring Keynote Address by Dr. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh Fri, Nov 29 Abby F125 9 am-4:30 pm ALL ARE WELCOME Registration required: sasi@ufv.ca Dr. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh is the head of the Department of Religious Studies at Colby College, and holds the Crawford Family Professor Chair. Her … Read more

Post-grad talk with Dr. Hamish Telford — Nov 19

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Are you a Political Science student? Wondering how to apply to grad or law school or maybe just unsure about how to proceed after your undergraduate degree? Have no fear, for Dr. Hamish Telford will be explaining the common steps taken after finishing your bachelor’s degree.  This event is open to all humanities students. Tues, … Read more