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Red dresses sought for art installation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

College Pension Plan seminars

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The 2015/16 schedule for the College Pension Plan free member seminar is now posted on the Retirement Seminars page on the plan website. If you have any questions regarding the College Pension Plan, please contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca or local 4653     01/08/2016

Help create a more food-secure future — Feeding 9 Billion challenge

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Think you’ve got what it takes to create a business model related to sustainability, food, and universities in 24 hours? Feeding 9 Billion is a nationwide challenge held at universities across Canada. Third- and fourth- year students at UFV are invited to participate in this 24-hour event centered on creating buisness plans related to sustainable … Read more

100-Year Journey: Conversations Along the Way — Sept 26

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Please join UFV’s Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at an event to honour, preserve, and share the stories of South Asian Pioneers Sat, Sept 26 Abby B101 (Lecture Theatre) 3:15 pm: Welcome and refreshments 3:30 pm: Formal program begins 5–6 pm: Reception Panel Speakers: Gurbaksh Dhaliwal Mo Dhaliwal (UFV alumnus) Nash Gill Wally Oppal (UFV honorary … Read more

Emergency contact update/request

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In the event of an emergency, we all want our loved ones to be informed in a timely manner. Human Resources is requesting that all UFV employees provide an emergency contact. This can be done by: Logging on to the myufv portal Selecting the Personal Information tab on the left hand side bar Viewing current … Read more