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What is an older person and what does it mean to be old? Student research assistant Rosaley Klassen had the opportunity to work with Nursing professor Shelley Canning, looking at aging perceptions and stereotypes. The first project focused on the health and wellness of older adults in the community with a focus on the impact … Read more
Campus Recreation is offering An Introduction to Golf Basics as part of their “Learn To” programming Series. The Learn To programs are designed to give individuals an opportunity to experience a recreational activity for the first time or to brush up on a sport or activity you maybe have not done in some time. Learn … Read more
Summerfest! Part two in our mini concert series where we invite local artists to perform here at UFV! Grab some food, friends and come hang out in the sun. Games and a space to hang out will be provided for everyone. Can’t wait to see you there! Mon, June 26 Noon to 3 pm Abbotsford … Read more
UFV’s Student Union Society would like to invite you to kick off pride month at our drag bingo night on June 1 between 5 and 8:30 pm in StrEATS on the second floor of the Student Union Building! Hosted by the incredible Jaylene Tyme this night is sure to be full of laughs and enjoyment! … Read more
With fewer people on our campuses following the end of Winter semester, UFV Safety and Security encourages employees and students to be vigilant and report any signs of unauthorized activity on campus. This could include the discovery of tents, vandalism or suspicious activity. UFV Security patrols the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses multiple times daily, checking buildings but also … Read more
The Skills Canada provincial competition held at the Tradex in Abbotsford on April 17 saw 11 students from the University of the Fraser Valley competing in various trades and technology categories. These students, comprised of seven secondary and four post-secondary individuals, made UFV Trades proud by winning seven medals, including three gold, three silver, and … Read more
Chilliwack Hospice Society is pleased to welcome Dr. Gillian Hatfield, director and associate professor of kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Fraser Valley, for an educational presentation on “keeping active when you have osteoarthritis or lower back pain.” This special presentation will immediately follow our Supportive Walking Group which … Read more
Cap off the day with some relaxing time in the garden. Join us to care for the plants and drink mint tea. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. If you have them, please bring your gloves and garden tools. We have extras if you don’t. Thurs, April 27 3:45-5 pm Shakespeare … Read more
Join us for a discussion on enhancing inclusion and preventing caste-based discrimination at university campuses. The South Asian Studies Institute is proud to partner with the Chetna Association of Canada and the Ambedkarite International Coordination Society for the Equality Day Celebration. Wed, April 26 1-3 pm Building F https://www.ase2023.ca/ For more information, contact Alysha Mahil … Read more
Embrace the Fails: Sip cocktails, swap 5-min entrepreneurial misstep stories, & network in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Come join us at Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations, a stand-up cocktail party where we embrace failure as a stepping stone to success! Opening doors at 5 pm and running until 7:30 pm, this event … Read more
Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival. This year marks the fourth annual Interpret festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic + Digital Design on April 28, 2023, from 4-9 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities! Explore art exhibitions by Visual Arts graduates, Film … Read more
Registration Opens: Monday, April 3, 2023 UFV Teaching and Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 on April 27, 2023 – a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education. We hope you will join us! Agenda 8:45–9 am — Welcome and Opening Comments (B101) 9–9:45 am … Read more
Chat Learning Tech – A Drop-In Time to Chat about Learning Technology Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Learning with Technology, in her Chat Learning Tech sessions. A monthly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of learning technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your … Read more
Indigenous peoples of turtle island have strived to live a balanced lifestyle. This balance relates to the worldview that everything is interconnected. Holism involves the four domains of self: mind (to know), heart (to belong), body (to do), and spirit (to be). Participants will learn about holism, how to use it as a teaching and … Read more
The UFV women’s basketball team is once agian selling plants this spring. Get your orders in by Sat, April 29. Pick-up is May 12 between 9-11 am.Plant pick-up in Parking lot 10, Abby campus, May 12, from 9-11 am. https://ufvwbasketball.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home For more information, contact Al Tuchscherer at al.tuchscherer@ufv.ca 04/28/2023