Sun Life Financial info session

On Tuesday April 3, the Career Centre is holding a Sunlife Financial’s Recruitment Q&A. There will be a short presentation from the company and an outstanding opportunity to network with representatives from the company and ask questions! Tuesday, April 3 1-3 pm Abby B133 (Abbotsford campus) Please RSVP to networking@ufv.ca   For more information, contact … Read more

UFV Bookstore closure — March 27-29

UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack Bookstore locations will be closed for inventory March 27-29. Our team will be available at bookstore@ufv.ca if you have an urgent question or request. We apologize for the inconvenience, we will reopen after the Easter weekend, on Tues, April 3. https://ufv.ca/BOOKSTORE/ For more information, contact UFV Bookstore at bookstore@ufv.ca 03/30/2018

Louden Singletree magazine launch — Mar 29

The annual launch of the new issue of Louden Singletree, UFV’s literary and visual arts magazine. The 10th Anniversary issue will be launched with readings from selected contributors, and representation by visual arts contributors. There will be refreshments, and door prizes provided. Thurs, Mar 29 6-8 pm Abby UHouse Room F125 For more information, contact … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Mar 19

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Biology Assistant Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice Instructor, English Instructor, Geography and the Environment Instructor, Library and Information Technology Instructor, Communications Instructor, Peace and Conflict Studies Instructor, History Instructor, Criminology and Criminal Justice Instructor Theatre Instructor, … Read more

Building/Teaching/Attending Sweat Lodge with UFV Elder Terry Prest — Mar 25

A perfect opportunity to learn about sweat lodge right from building it to having a sweat right after with UFV Elder Terry Prest Follow link for map: https://goo.gl/maps/BPdwX98aP6m Take first right off Soowahlie Park Lane, red and yellow ribbons on trees for markers Contact josephine.charlie@ufv.ca or elaine.malloway@ufv.ca for details. Sun, Mar 25 10 am-3 pm … Read more

Graduate certificate in Mindfulness-Based Teaching & Learning information session — April 12

Join us for an information session about the newly launched Mindfulness-Based Teaching & Learning (MBTL) graduate certificate program. Learn about the program, course offerings, and entrance requirements. Discover how this accessible online program can help you become a mindfulness specialist. Find out how this convenient online program (with some face-to-face classes scheduled at times convenient … Read more

Aboriginal Youth Internship Program info session — Mar 27

UFV Indigenous students are invited to ISC Abbotsford for lunch and meet with representatives from the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to share information about their program For more information contact: Betty Peters; betty.peters@ufv.ca 604-792-0025 x2245 Tue, Mar 27 11 am-1 pm ISC Abbotsford RM S1113 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/job-seekers/internship-co-op-opportunities/ayip   03/27/2018

Experiential Education Workshop: CityStudio Project Cycle — April 6

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of a CityStudio project/course cycle, including development, delivery and showcase. It is designed for all faculty who are interested in community-engaged and problem-based learning. The list of project ideas for the Fall 2018 semester will be provided and discussed. This workshop is facilitated by the UFV Office of … Read more

Graduation application deadline — April 3

April 3 Last day to submit a Graduation Request to the Office of the Registrar (graduation fee $25) for Convocation (June 5 & 6) Convocation Visit www.ufv.ca/admissions/graduation/ for further details. Please note, if students are completing requirements in the summer semester, applications will be not be processed until after June and students will not be … Read more

Valley (W)rites with writer-in-residence Billeh Nickerson and guests — Mar 28

Valley (W)rites: Exploring the valley as muse Featuring: Billeh Nickerson, Renee Sarojini Saklikar & Tawahum Justin Bige Billeh Nickerson is the author of five books including the 2014 City of Vancouver Book Award nominated Artificial Cherry. He is also a former editor of PRISM international and Event — two of Canada’s most respected literary journals — and a previous writer-in-residence … Read more

Van Ingen to speak on boxing as therapy — March 26

Cathy van Ingen knows her way around a boxing ring, and you’ll want her in your corner. Van Ingen is an academic who believes in empowering women to overcome adversity through sport. An associate professor in kinesiology at Brock University, van Ingen is a former boxer, and co-founder of the Shape Your Life program, which … Read more