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Do you want your child to have the ‘thinking tools’ to solve problems? To make good decisions? To be open to exploring different ideas, and transform imagination into innovation? The Thinking Playground is just what you have been looking for. Registration is now open in the 6-9 and 10-13 age groups, with limited space available. … Read more
A screening of Above and Below the Ground takes place Friday, March 15 from 10 am to noon at UFV Abbotsford. Above and Below the Ground depicts the Indigenous women activists and punk rock pastors leading Myanmar’s first country-wide environmental movement. When the Myanmar army and a Chinese corporate giant force Indigenous Kachin people off … Read more
Join us at UFV Abbotsford on Thursday, March 14 from 11 am to 3 pm as we showcase strategies for many leading environmental issues, through a variety of hands-on learning opportunities. Topics that will be explored at this event include microplastics, urban planning, eco-anxiety, biodiversity, and more. This is a come-and-go event, so stop by … Read more
The UFV Chilliwack library hosts a screening of Seed: The Untold Story on Wednesday, March 13 starting at 4:30 pm. In the last century, 94 per cent of our seed varieties have disappeared. A cadre of 10 agrichemical companies, including Syngenta, Bayer, and Monsanto, controls over two-thirds of the global seed market, reaping unprecedented profits. … Read more
This event on Tuesday, Mar 12, will help us reflect on the gifts and generosity of cedar. Ts’elxwéyeqw educator Gracie Kelly teaches us how to weave cedar into bracelets while embracing the teaching of Lets’emo:t, Lets’eth’a:le (one heart, one mind). All cedar materials will be provided. This event requires pre-registration due to limited capacity. Visit … Read more
Carol Peters is a Stó:lō and Chawathil knowledge keeper and has a deep understanding of the plants belonging to Stó:lō temexw. In this Traditional plant walk on Tuesday, Mar 12, we will learn the Halq’eméylem names, relationships, and gifts of these plants. This event will help guide us towards appreciating the wealth of knowledge within … Read more
Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/romancing-the-craft/ for a UFV Alumni Association article about a UFV alumna who has returned as writer-in-residence. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 03/02/2024
Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/sustainable-practice-through-mentorship/ for a UFV Alumni Association article about alum Jennifer Martel in UFV’s Office of Sustainability, and how she mentors students in sustainable practices. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 03/02/2024
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 13 at UFV Abbotsford for a 60-minute screening of With Them: A Ukraine Documentary, followed by conversation with Chad Martz, Operation Advisor with Hungry for Life and lifelong Chilliwack resident. With many humanitarian trips back and forth to Ukraine, Chad, his family, and the Hungry for … Read more
Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students … Read more
Join us on Friday, March 8 at UFV Abbotsford for an information session about Sustainability at UFV. Learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and the steps being taken by UFV to integrate sustainability into its activities and operations. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the UNSDGs, a set of 17 … Read more
On Thursday, March 7 at UFV Abbotsford, Dr. Omer Waqar presents “Green Signals: Innovating Wireless Networks for a Sustainable Future.” With a focus on exploring innovative strategies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of wireless networks, this talk will shed light on how advanced technologies can be effectively utilized to create a more sustainable … Read more
Join us at UFV Chilliwack on Wednesday, March 6 to learn about local roots. Eating sustainably has many elements. One that is frequently overlooked is understanding what local farmers can produce relatively easily. Root and other field vegetables may not be that sexy, but as long as the sun is still free and we have … Read more
Join students from Global Development Studies (GDS) to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 – Gender Equality. The event is centered around this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Students from GDS 100 (A World of Development) and GDS 260 (Gender and Global Development) will present work on gender equality … Read more
UFV hosts a Tech Industry Panel from 10 am to noon on Thursday, March 14. Participants can attend in-person at the UFV Abbotsford campus, or online via Zoom. The tech industry is characterized by rapid and continuous change driven by innovation, market demand, and evolving consumer preferences. Businesses across all sectors are undergoing digital transformation … Read more