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Register: Rise Up-Wake Up! Thurs, Sept 29

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The University of the Fraser Valley in partnership with Éy St’elmexw St’elt’ílém / Good Medicine Songs, and supported by Tire Stewardship BC (“TSBC”) and BC Used Oil Management Association (“BCUOMA”), announced that the Chowiyes-Xwithet / Rise Up-Wake Up! event will be taking place on Sept. 29, 2022, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the … Read more

Increased traffic for Canucks on Wed, Oct 5

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What do I need to know? On Wed, Oct. 5, increased traffic and parking congestion are expected around UFV’s Abbotsford campus as the Vancouver Canucks play the Edmonton Oilers at 7pm inside the Abbotsford Centre. When? 7pm, Wed, Oct 5. What do I need to do? Please be conscious of heavier traffic near campus in … Read more

Student Wellness Week — Oct 3-7

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Oct 3-7 8am – 8pm Various Locations Across Campus Welcome to the First Annual Student Wellness Week! UFV Student Wellness in collaboration Counselling will provide opportunities for students to engage in free health and wellness activities across campuses. At this point in the term, it can be tempting to ignore your health and wellbeing in … Read more

EKTA Podcast #2 — Natasha & Leanne

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Ekta is a Sanskrit word means unity, solidarity, and togetherness. In that spirit, the Ekta podcast is a space for students to share how they learn differently, and how we can learn differently together. Hosted by Victoria Surtees, TLC’s internationalization specialist, the Ekta podcast features UFV students from different programs and cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous … Read more

Revised Policy: Tuition and Mandatory Fees Waivers, Employee (111)

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The following policy has been revised and has been approved and will be accessible on the website below: Policy 111, Tuition and Mandatory Fees Waivers, Employee (formally Tuition Fees, University Personnel) https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/14/2022

Speaking Your Voice: A workshop by UFV’s Race and Antiracism Network

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Sept 27 1-2pm Abbotsford campus, Room A225 This storytelling workshop will provide a safe space to learn about how institutional racism is experienced from within. Participants will learn: • to advocate for themselves • to identify acts of microaggressions, over and covert racism • about tools to seek help • to respond adequately • how … Read more

Faculty Micro-Lectures — Dr. Stan Manu: How translanguaging facilitates “thickening” of mathematical understanding.

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Each year, the UFV Research Office invites 20 or more faculty researchers to be a part of the continued success of the University’s Micro-Lecture Series. The goal is to provide “snapshots” of the range and depth of our faculty research, as well as highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our work. This engaging, fast-paced event also … Read more

Fire alarm testing begins Sept 20-Oct 18

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What do I need to know?  Fire drills are scheduled across UFV between Sept 20–Oct 18, including: Abbotsford: Tues, Sept 20: All buildings except Lá:lem te Baker Wed, Sept 21: Lá:lem te Baker Aerospace Centre: Wed, Sept 21 Chilliwack: Tues, Sept 27 Clearbrook: Wed, Oct 5 Hope: Thurs, Oct 6 Mission: Tues, Oct 18 What … Read more

Meet & Greet with new VP Susan Mide Kiss — Sept 22

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You’re invited to an informal meet-and-greet with UFV’s new Vice President, Community Engagement, Susan Mide Kiss. Please join President Joanne MacLean for coffee and to welcome UFV’s newest Vice President. Date: Thursday, September 22 Time: 10 – 11:00am Location: A225 on the Abbotsford campus Coffee, tea, and light morning snacks will be provided.

Host a booth at the Campus Engagement Expo — Oct 4 & 5

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Looking for an event to connect with students and share information about your department or organization? Join us for the Campus Engagement Expo! Register here: https://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=1049285 This event provides students, both new and returning, an opportunity to learn about resources and services available to them on and off campus and is a great way to … Read more

Second screening of ‘Rails, Jails and Trolleys’: The Farmers Protest — Oct 1

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Following the success of the sold out first screening, the SASI, in partnership with Tourism Abbotsford is pleased to present a second screening of ‘Rails, Jails, and Trolleys’ which looks at the largest farmers protest in human history. Eventbrite link to register here. Oct 1 1-3pm UFV Theatre room B101 For more information, contact Sharanjit … Read more