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Health Sciences trail clean up walk — once monthly on Mondays

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UFV Health Sciences has adopted a section of the Rotary Trail from Vedder to Peach Road. Participate in our one-hour monthly clean up walk to help Health Sciences keep Chilliwack clean. Mon, Feb 6 (postponed from Jan 31) Mon, Feb 19 Mon, Mar 19 Mon, April 9 11:45 am Meet at the dog park parking … Read more

Commuter Alert – February 2018

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Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Sat, Feb 3 — Cheerfest: 8 am Mon, Feb 5 — Hedley Concert: 7 pm Sat, Feb 10 — Old Dominion Concert: 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 17 — Private Gala: 5:30 … Read more

Nominate someone great for a UFV employee award or an honorary degree

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We like recognizing outstanding achievement and service at UFV and we want your nominations. Faculty Service Excellence Award (new) — call for nominations — deadline Jan 26 UFV has created a new award recognizing individuals for academic excellence in service. Award recipients receive a plaque, a framed certificate, and an award of $2,500. Nominations must … Read more

Joanne MacLean to be UFV’s next President

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Dr. Joanne MacLean will be the new President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. MacLean is currently Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV and will officially assume her new role on May 1, 2018. She replaces Jackie Hogan, who has held the office on an interim basis since June, … Read more

Stelómethet Ethel Gardner to support Indigenization efforts during Shirley Hardman’s sabbatical

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As you may be aware, Shirley Hardman is currently on sabbatical, returning on May 1, 2018. In Shirley’s absence, Dr. Stelómethet Ethel Gardner will be available to support Indigenization efforts on campus. This can include meeting with faculty or staff, and providing presentations to classes depending on the topic areas (Ethel’s areas of expertise include … Read more

Holiday seasonal closure

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UFV will close at 4:30 pm on Fri, Dec 22, and remain closed until Tues, Jan 2. We hope this helps you plan a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing everyone again on Jan 2 as we begin the winter term.  

Getting in the KINSmas spirit

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The first ever KINSmas event on November 29 brought the seasonal spirit to the Chilliwack campus at CEP as Kinesiology students and faculty enjoyed a friendly Survivor-style team competition organized by the KINpals. “This turned out to be a very well received and successful event with about 60 students attending in total, along with some faculty … Read more

UFV International Holiday Party — Nov 30

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  UFV International is hosting a Holiday Party this year! Join us for a festive evening Thursday, November 30th from 5-10 pm at the Rancho! Tickets cost $15 each and can be purchased at UFV International front desk in B223. Please purchase your ticket between the business hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. You can pay with … Read more

Visual Arts Christmas print sale — Nov 22 & 23

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The Visual Arts department Christmas print sale is a fundraiser for the creative and performing arts year-end event. Come support a good cause and get some original artwork. Want an original gift? Why not give a one of a kind art work? What’s for sale? Prints, drawings, photographs & other creative artworks. Price: $10 – … Read more

Marriages: Sheppard + Charbonneau

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Congratulations to Joanna Sheppard (Kinesiology) and Celine Charbonneau, who were married at Camp Potlatch on Howe Sound on Sept 23. Brian Justin (Kinesiology) was Joanna’s attendant, and several other colleagues were in attendance.