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Modern Agriculture magazine, founded by three UFV agriculture students two years ago, now has province-wide subscription and in this issue features our students at UFV plus highlights the work of our horticulture side on food production. Here is the online link. For more information, contact Tom Baumann at tom.baumann@ufv.ca 05/15/2015
Join Team Convocation and be a part of UFV’s premiere event! With four ceremonies in the Abbotsford Centre in June, your help will ensure the successful staging of Convocation so that our graduates receive a fitting acknowledgment of their accomplishment. As a member of Team Convocation you’ll be taking part and contributing to a wonderful … Read more
RSVP for gown order Faculty are encouraged to support your graduating students and UFV by attending our Convocation ceremonies and taking part in the faculty procession. Please confirm your attendance and reserve your gown by May 26 at http://ufv.ca/convocation/faculty/. Do you have your own regalia? Please wear it. It will add to the pomp and color … Read more
A group of UFV School of Business students recently toured Phantom Screens, a large manufacturer of window and door screens located in Abbotsford. Locally owned and operated, this company has grown to serve distributors in Asia, Australia, the UK, and North and South America. Organized by the Employer Engagement program, this event allowed students to … Read more
The UFV employee golf tournament has officially sold out. Thank you for supporting the 35th employee golf tournament — and first annual tourney fundraiser for the Faculty and Staff Bursary. UFV thanks benefits provider Manulife as gold sponsor for the tournament. We look forward to seeing you at 8 am on Sat, May 9 at … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on a new position at UFV: Shannon Nielsen — Janitor, Facilities Kristi Mansley — Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Sean Rigter — Janitor, Facilities Caleb Zimmerman — Director, Marketing and Student Recruitment Steve Tuckwood — Director, Athletics & Campus Recreation Christina Forcier … Read more
Business associate professor Fiona McQuarrie was once again in demand for her labour relations expertise last week as media outlets sought perspective on the decision by B.C.’s highest court ruling that the province did not violate teachers’ charter rights, reversing two lower-court decisions in favour of a union that has fought for class size and … Read more
Doing some interesting research this summer? Do you have students working on projects, either in the lab or in the field? We in University Relations would like to hear about it. We’re always on the lookout for interesting story ideas for the UFV Today blog, Skookum magazine, and other UFV communications vehicles. Send your tips … Read more
Hi Anne Can we put a myUFV message out telling students that they can pick up a copy of Skookum Magazine? What do you think the best distribution location for it on campuses would be? Should I touch base with Student Life to see if they would be cool with being a distribution point? Link … Read more
Revisions to the Course Audit (108) policy have been made and is being circulated for consultation. As part of the consultation process, the Secretariat office invites the UFV community to submit feedback to Elaine Harris (Elaine.harris@ufv.ca) by May 22, 2015. A memo, the current and revised policy, and research on other institutions can be found … Read more
For the second straight summer, UFV golf coach Chris Bertram will guide Team Canada at a major international tournament. Bertram has been named head coach of the Canadian men’s golf team for the 2015 Summer Universiade, which runs July 3-14 in Gwangju, South Korea. The sprawling multi-sport games will bring together over 12,000 athletes from … Read more
At this difficult time, UFV offers sincere condolences to the friends and family of Dakota Leslie. Although not a student at UFV, Dakota spent many hours on campus as a dedicated and popular DJ at CIVL Radio. Dakota’s enthusiasm, energy, and presence will be dearly missed by those his life touched. If you are a … Read more
IT Services Help Desk will be moving from our current location in B245, down the hall to B232 on Friday May 1st. Please note that we will be closed to walk-in traffic all day Friday. You can still contact us for service at the following: Email: helpdesk.its@ufv.ca Phone: 604-864-4610 Service Portal: http://ehelpdesk.ufv.ca Bryan Wilkinson Manager … Read more
The Faculty and Staff Association and the English department invite you to celebrate the career of one of UFV’s brightest stars. Twice president of the FSA, Dean of Arts from 2000 to 2005, and a popular and respected teacher, Virginia Cooke has had a career crowded with successes and achievements. After 37 years of teaching, … Read more
Tom Baumann of Agriculture was quoted in stories about Canada’s first biodome in stories in the Vancouver Sun and Province recently. 05/06/2015