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Virtual Pacific Career Fair — March 2

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The University of the Fraser Valley is collaborating with Douglas College, Capilano University, and Vancouver Community College to host a joint virtual career fair on March 2, 2023. The Virtual Pacific Career Fair is open to students and alumni across all programs from the four post-secondary institutions. It is intended to enable organizations to fulfill … Read more

Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW) — March 6-10

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It’s already March! If you’ve got some studying or assignments you’ve been putting off, join us for Procrastination Awareness Week. Universities and colleges from across Canada will be offering workshops on top time-management skills and study strategies. You can also get focused in our virtual study hall, working alongside students from across the country who … Read more

Artona Photography graduate photo trailer on campus — March 3-20

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Artona will be on campus offering portrait sessions from March 3–20, 2023 in Lot 10. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with the traditional library and composite backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets, and up to two friends or family members to be photographed with. Once … Read more

UFV Communications showcases learning in virtual reality: an interactive demo — Mar 7

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Come by to see a demo of how virtual reality is being used in the classroom. Presented by the UFV Communications department and led by assistant professor Nicole Stewart. Open to all students, faculty, and staff. No registration required. Snacks provided! Email cmns@ufv.ca for more info. Tues, Mar 7 Noon-12:45 pm D3202 (Abbotsford campus) https://www.ufv.ca/communications/events/ … Read more

Agriculture Technology Open House — April 13

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Agriculture careers are becoming increasingly important and in high demand. UFV’s agriculture programs are for both students with extensive experience in agriculture and those with very little. They offer those with career experience the ability to receive credit for courses required to obtain a credential. For those with very little work/industry experience, you get the … Read more

Sustainable Food Production: Field to Porch — Mar 29

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Regardless of the scale of food production, our changing climate requires everyone “pitch” in. Learn about practices that growers are using, the challenges they face, and how the same practices can be used for home growing. Don’t have the luxury of a yard? Don’t worry we have suggestions for taking these practices to containers! Limited … Read more

International Women’s Day film screening event — Belmaya — Mar 8

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This critically acclaimed and award-winning film follows the journey of Belmaya, a Nepalese girl. Orphaned at age nine and married at age 19, Belmaya never gives up her dream of becoming a filmmaker. Faced with intersecting inequalities due to her gender and caste, Belmaya challenges her abusive husband and society’s norms to educate her own … Read more

myUFV & Banner outage scheduled for March 4

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IT Services will be completing a required upgrade that will cause an outage to myUFV.ca, Banner, and its integrated systems on Sat, March 4, from 8 am until midnight. All UFV employees and students attempting to access myUFV.ca, Banner, and its related systems during this maintenance window will be impacted. All Banner and Banner self-serve … Read more

Sidekick social — meet your SUS candidates in Chilliwack — March 7

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Come join us for a Social at Sidekick Brewing in Chilliwack! This event is an excellent opportunity for students to connect with their peers and meet the candidates running in the election. Take the chance to ask questions and get to know the individuals running for office. Come out and have a good time while … Read more