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We are looking for an amazing group of UFV students with a passion for health and wellness on UFV campuses. We are looking for volunteers that can: – Be available Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Abbotsford Campus and/or – Be available to volunteer at the Chilliwack (Canada Education Park) campus We are currently accepting online … Read more
Join the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub for conversations around advancing equity in our community. For this special event on Monday, Jan 22, we’re honoured to welcome global health expert Salome Bukachi for an informative presentation on Community Resilience in Pandemic Prevention followed by a panel … Read more
Apply for a UFV 50 Program Fund Grant! The UFV 50 Program Fund — a cornerstone of UFV’s anniversary plan — encourages grant applications, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to support vibrant and diverse anniversary projects. The fund welcomes applications from university departments, units, and officially recognized student organizations for programs or projects that take … Read more
Registration is now open for tier one 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program. The Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program offers the opportunity for participants to developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be an ally and how to embrace the goal of being in a constant state of learning … Read more
Join us at this hybrid event on Feb 7 at UFV Abbotsford or online via Zoom, and hear from speakers from humanitarian organizations that are responding to conflicts in war-torn regions of the world. This event aims to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of conflicts, the dire need for action, … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the new Microcredential Programs policy. The information can be found here. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by 4 pm on Friday, Feb 23. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. 02/23/2024
Each year, the Research Office invites 20+ faculty researchers to take part in the UFV Microlecture Series by providing a snapshot of their research in just two minutes or less. This fast-paced, engaging event takes place on Thursday, Feb 15 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Spirit Bear Café. It’s not … Read more
Join us for an open forum on Wednesday, Jan 31, from noon to 1:30 pm that commemorates one year since our first open forum on the implications of the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on higher education. The forum will be an opportunity to learn where we are regarding AI at UFV. We will share … Read more
A Zoom presentation on Friday, Feb 2, will provide a brief overview of the principles of patient-oriented research and offer tips and tools for both novices and experienced adopters of a patient-oriented or community-based research approach. Patient-oriented research is a type of community-based health research that aims to improve the effectiveness and uptake of evidence … Read more
Kick-off your winter wellness! Join the Student Wellness team for our first ever Student Wellness Day on Wednesday, Jan 31 from 11 am to 2 pm in the UFV Abbotsford campus Student Experience Lounge (S1111). Visit our activity stations, play games, enjoy free snacks and refreshments, and get to know your wellness community on campus. … Read more
Come by on Monday Feb 12 to watch Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), discuss consent and depictions of romance in the media. Play along with Bad Romance movie bingo, win prizes, eat free snacks and meet new friends. This gathering is presented by In This Together, UFV’s sexualized violence prevention program. RSVP at https://forms.gle/fHfpsGA7fagtj7UU8 … Read more
As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the Accessible British Columbia Act steering committee invites you to participate in an anonymous survey on accessibility and disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of … Read more
Join us at the Services Clinic hosted by Service Canada, Health Insurance BC, and @ufvjobs. We’re here to help with social insurance number (SIN) applications, Medical Services Plan (MSP) enrollment, and rapid resume reviews. Remember to bring your original valid Study Permit with work authorization and passport for SIN number and/or MSP applications, and bring … Read more
Presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts Acting and Production classes, Rhinoceros is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène Ionesco, written in 1959. Parjad Sharifi directs the play, which comments on the dangers of conformity and acts as a metaphor to depict the rise of fascism and totalitarian ideologies. Rhinoceros challenges audiences to … Read more
Pursuing a career of curiosity, Pamela Dangelmaier (Cert ’20) is now helping people find their own passions. Not only is she now a life-coach, she is speaking at this year’s TEDxSurrey on Saturday, Jan 20. Learn more at https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/the-art-of-reflection/. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 01/13/2024