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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

UFV Opportunity Fair — Feb 4

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Discover over 100 paid and volunteer student positions with Student Life, the Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre, UFV International, Campus Recreation & Athletics, Campus Living, and Recruitment. Tues, Feb 4 11 am to 2 pm UFV Abbotsford, SUB Atrium https://mycampuslife.ufv.ca/organization/WRR For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 02/05/2020

UFV Faculty Microlectures — Watch researchers take the 2-minute challenge!

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Are you ready to watch UFV professors take on the 2-minute Faculty Microlecture Challenge? Each year, the Office of Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies (www.ufv.ca/research) challenges 20+ courageous faculty members to get up on stage and share the exciting highlights or implications of their research in just 120 seconds or less. That’s less time than … Read more

London International Youth Science Forum information session — Jan 28

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Are you interested in going to London England this summer? All expenses paid! We are looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV who is academically outstanding and has great leadership and communication skills to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum. Join us at our info session and find … Read more

UFV Retirees Cafe — September 23

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The Retirees Café is open to all UFV Retirees and employees who are retiring soon. It is held every other month, on the fourth Wednesday, alternating between Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Sept 23 11:30 am-1 pm TBC For more information, contact Deanna McIntyre at Deanna.McIntyre@ufv.ca 09/23/2020