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UFV’s annual PD Day, which featured a theme of Connect ~ Learn ~ Grow this year, was very well attended. See the Storify summary here and more photos here. The Heritage Fair, which featured historical displays from elementary students, was held on the UFV Abbotsford campus recently. See Storify summary here. And UFV’s annual Champions … Read more
Follow live footage of UFV drawing students on their Sichuan Study Tour in Chengdu, @UFV Visual Arts on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter. Instagram and the Visual Arts homepage. https://www.ufv.ca/UFV_Visual_Arts.htm For more information, contact Jennifer Chew at jennifer.chew@ufv.ca 05/28/2016
UFV’s re-admission period has been updated from two years to one year, effective Winter 2017 term. Students will be required to submit an application if they: have not attended courses for one calendar year have not registered, or withdrew completely in the first semester.
Join us for a special day to celebrate you: our customer. UFV Bookstore invites UFV students, faculty, staff, and Alumni to come and have some fun at Customer Appreciation Day. Prize giveaways all day! 9 am — Free Coffee 10 am — Smoothie Demo Noon — Fashion Show 2 pm — Talent Show For more … Read more
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, May 21, 8 pm – Babbu Maan Sun, May 22, 6 pm – Chris Tomlin Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, … Read more
Do you know an outstanding UFV Alumni? Help us recognize them by nominating them for the UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni or Young Distinguished Alumni awards! The deadline for nominations is May 15. Please go here for details, or here to submit your nominations on our quick and easy web form! For more information, contact … Read more
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