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All Indigenous faculty, staff, and UFV students are invited to our October wellness workshop. Door prizes and incentives will be offered to students who attend. Focusing on spiritual health with Elder Denise Douglas, some of the workshop will be at the teaching garden, so please dress for the weather. Mon. Oct 16 10 am to … Read more
The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more
Global advocacy for culturally diverse and socially inclusive approaches to climate change risk mitigation and adaption is developing. The 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a prime exemplar, promotes policy recognition of Indigenous environmental management knowledges and practices. Yet, the inclusion of Indigenous climate change management techniques in policy frameworks has primarily been informed … Read more
The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Award value is $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable. Wed, Sept 27 1-3 … Read more
We’re excited to invite you to attend our one-day, FREE event! CERA Day 2023 will be held on the UFV Abbotsford campus on Oct 13 from 9 am to 2:45 pm. Refreshments and lunch will be generously provided by the City of Abbotsford. The research faculty members at CERA are hosting a day of presentations … Read more
Join UFV Political Science faculty in this interactive event and engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crisis, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine among other issues. … Read more
Come and discover opportunities to get involved on campus! Over 40 student clubs and associations and UFV and SUS services will be showcased at this event This event is brought to you by the Student Experience Office and the Student Union Society. Wed, Oct 11 11:30 am-1 pm Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park For … Read more
Career Coaching Drop-in sessions happening Monday and Wednesday throughout the fall semester! Connect with a career coach for tips on resume, cover letter, interview, and job search skills. Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring your resume and a copy of the job posting you are interested in (if applicable). MONDAYS 1:30-2:30 … Read more
Come and discover opportunities to get involved on campus! Over 40 student clubs and associations, UFV and SUS services will be showcased at this event. Wed, Oct 4 11 am-1:30 pm Evered Hall, Student Union Building For more information, contact Sheila McKay at sheila.mckay@ufv.ca 10/12/2023
UFV is mid-way through a two-year project to develop a brand strategy and redevelop our visual identity. Please join us on Tuesday, September 26 for a lunch and learn webinar. We’ll share how last year’s brand survey and brand discovery process has guided our direction, and give you some insight into where we’re headed. Please … Read more
In the Summer 2023 semester, 125 UFV students from multiple disciplines participated in the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Explorations in Accessible Tourism project. The Centre for Experiential and Career Education invites the UFV community to the project showcase on Thursday, September 21 to share ideas on building community accessibility, and to celebrate student success. Light refreshments … Read more
Costco will be on campus Tues, Sep 19 and Thurs, Sep 21! Tues, Sep 19 11 am-2 pm | Outside Bldg G (by Tim Hortons) Thurs, Sep 21 11 am-2 pm | Outside Bldg S Entrance COLLEGE STUDENT RETENTION PROGRAM (CSRP) OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM To provide additional career incentives to those college or university … Read more
Not all forms of Colonialism look the same — and most colonial systems are designed to be largely invisible to those who benefit from them. This September 30, join us at 6:30 at The Reach Gallery Museum, where Dr. Keith Thor Carlson is presenting a talk titled Identifying and Then Transcending Settler Colonialism: Strategies for … Read more
Wanna talk SOTL? Curious about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL)? Have you already done projects you want to share? Are you looking for supports, learning opportunities, or community? Please join Teaching and Learning for a virtual chat about SOTL on Wed, Oct 25, from noon to 1 pm. Hosted by Teaching and Learning … Read more
Welcome to TEDxAbbotsford 2023: Sandbox, where creativity, collaboration, and fearless experimentation take center stage. In a sandbox, both in childhood play and the tech world, we learn to test ideas, make adjustments, and innovate without fear of failure. This year, we’re bringing that sandbox ethos to life through a series of carefully curated talks. Our … Read more