UFV in photos — Oct 1-9

This week the UFV cameras caught up with the UFV School of Business sales career networking breakfast, some senior theatre students preparing for an upcoming production, graphic and digital design students in Mission, upgrading students doing a science lab, and the all candidates’ debate at the Chilliwack campus.

Victor is deemed Top 50 material

Congratulations to Wenona Victor, UFV’s first faculty member hired under the Indigenous Studies category. She was recently chosen as one of the Top 50 most inspiring graduate students from the over 22,000 graduate degrees that have been conferred by Simon Fraser University in the last five decades, as part of SFU’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Victor’s … Read more

Cohen quoted in 24 Hours

Crim research chair Irwin Cohen was quoted in a story in Vancouver 24 Hours about a study on youth bullying conducted by the Safe School Safe Student Survey conducted by the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research. Read the article he is quoted in here.  

Position Request form has changed

Human Resources and Finance (Budget Office) have created a new Posting Request form to replace the old one. All units seeking to advertise individual faculty and staff employee positions (per Article 11 – ‘Vacancies within the Bargaining Unit’ — of the Collective Agreement) or an exempt/excluded position will use this new form going forward. Please … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: 94 Ways to Heal Hearts and Minds — Oct 22

Save this date and come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative event for 2015. Thurs, Oct 22 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Shirley Hardman, Indigenous Affairs Geoff Carr, Visual Arts After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: 94 Ways to Heal Hearts and Minds Promoting and Embracing Reconciliation is on the … Read more

Red dresses sought for art installation

We are looking for red dresses. Red dresses are needed (ASAP) for an art installation on the UFV Abbotsford campus in mid-October.  Any size, any shape, any style, and any red hue — we want them all. Donations will be accepted as well as loaners.  All loaners will be returned to the owner immediately following … Read more

Tournier inducted into Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame

Brandon Tournier, a mechanical maintenance worker with UFV Facilities, will get a taste of fame on Nov 14 when he is inducted into the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame. Brandon was part of the  1993/94 Chilliwack Minor Hockey provincial midget AAA hockey championship team, which won the provincials with a 5-0 record at the championship … Read more

Study Smart workshops for students — Oct 15

Study smart, not hard! The UFV Counselling department is offering free Study Smart workshops on the Abbotsford campus on Thurs, Oct 15. Do you want to study more productively? Manage time and stress more efficiently? Learn how to prepare for your exams? Overcome exam nerves? To register, sign up at Student Services in Abbotsford, B214, … Read more

Good Food Tells a Story — UFV’s Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection

The University of the Fraser Valley Library is establishing its own Special Collections showcasing the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection. Along with the pre-existing Heritage Collection (a collection of primarily published materials relating to the people and places of the Fraser Valley), the Newman Collection (titles reflecting the food ways and history of the western … Read more

Good Food Tells a Story: get our copy for favourite recipes from UFV

Don’t miss your chance to get a copy of Good Food Tells a Story, the cookbook of UFV faculty and staff favourite recipes published in support of the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection, UFV Library’s newest special collection. Copies are available to purchase in both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus libraries or online here. For … Read more

Former UFV KPE program head Craig Chamberlin new President at Algoma University

The founding member of UFV’s Kinesiology and Physical Education department has taken on a new role as President of Algoma University in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. As of 1 July 2015, Dr. Craig Chamberlin became the third President and first Vice-Chancellor of Algoma University. Many at UFV will remember Chamberlin from when he served as … Read more

UFV in photos — Sept 18-24

The University Relations photo team captured a few events and activities recently, including the Alumni golf tourney, Tony Hoare’s Betrayed: Portraits of Strength photography exhibit, and the launch of the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection.

Safety tips from UFV Security and Emergency Management

As the fall semester begins, here are some tips from Security and Emergency Management: All office blinds should be closed when not in use. Secure ALL belongings when you are out of your office, preferably in a locked drawer or cabinet. Do not leave anything of visible overnight. Keep your personal property with you at … Read more