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Most of the students are done exams, but campus was still a-buzz with activity last week as several arts-based programs held their year-end shows. Fashion Design was up first on April 27, with its Absolute Style show (photos here and here). Theatre launched its Emerging Directors festival on April 28 (photos here) and welcomed 2015 … Read more
The UFV cameras visited the Home Sweet Home open house presented by first-year Graphic Design students in Mission on April 21. See photos here. The program also had a “photo couch” for some fun candids. There was a lot of UFV experience on hand at the service recognition dinner on April 21. And we caught … Read more
Dr. Carl Peters, a English instructor, is celebrating the publication of his latest book, Studies in Description: Reading Gertrude Stein’s Tender Buttons, published by Talon Books.Read more about the book here and about a Vancouver launch event on Tues, April 26 here.
Dr. Martha Dow of Social, Cultural and Media Studies is involved in a new joint initiative with the City of Surrey that will tap into the potential of seniors in the community. The Elder Bank will focus on the value of elders as experts, entertainers, and educators. More information: You can hear Martha interviewed on … Read more
The Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies will be celebrating its 10th (2006-2016) Anniversary with a signature event. For more information, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/cics For more information, contact Sharanjit Sandhra at sharanjit.sandhra@ufv.ca 09/30/2016
Do you know a student who has a strong understanding of their academic discipline, is an exemplary writer, and is looking for a job? The Academic Success Centre is recruiting students who have all of those qualities and who enjoy helping their fellow students. Becoming a peer tutor gives students training on how to help … Read more
Visual Arts assistant professor Melanie Jones has directed an independent film about a young female DJ looking for love. Jones was interviewed about the film by the Vancouver Sun. Read more here.
When nursing professor Deborah Larson’s colleagues and students heard she was going to retire, they decided a custom cake was in order. To see the cardiac cake, click here.
Please fill out the UFV Presidential Search survey, if you haven’t already, and let the search committee know what you think they should look for in potential presidential candidates. Everyone is welcome to participate. http://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=255009Presidential The survey will remain open until 4 pm on Wed, Apr 20, 2016. For up-to-date information about the presidential search, … Read more
The Festival of Learning schedule has an amazing assortment of sessions, workshops, and presentations ranging from Indigenizing Curriculum, Open Pedagogy, and Liberating Structures to Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) and (Education Technology User Group (ETUG) workshops – all under one banner. This testimonial of the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) workshop should make you want to attend … Read more
Consultation is underway for the final draft of the Subsequent and Concurrent Degree policy. Please send your comments to Elaine Harris via Elaine.harris@ufv.ca by Friday, May 13. For more information, contact Monique Castonguay at monique.castonguay@ufv.ca 05/13/2016
Spring is here, flowers are blossoming, and so is public art, slacklining, and relaxation on the campus green. The Alumni Association hosted another successful commemorative wine launch on April 7, which was a busy day on the Abbotsford campus, as it also featured student microlectures and research day.
Shirley Hardman, UFV’s Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, is quoted in a University Affairs article on indigenization at Canadian universities. Read the article here.
Dr. Catherine Hickson, a world-renowned volcanologist, returned to UFV with tales of witnessing and surviving the 1980 Mt. St. Helen’s eruption. Story and photos here. Students celebrated Holi in a very colourful way. Photos here.
Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the passing of Ellen Dixon, who worked here for 12 years in a number of capacities. She passed away on March 9. Ellen started at UFV March, 1994, as an Auxiliary Learning Assistant in Adult Special Education. From September, 1996–June, 1997 she also worked an additional … Read more