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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
The Graphic and Digital Design program steps out on Abbotsford’s HighStreet on Tuesday, April 28. Featuring a New Frontiers theme, the GDD program invites explorers to gather and discover the Fraser Valley’s emerging designers. Guides, maps, and field rations will be provided; taking field notes is encouraged. Sturdy but stylish attire recommended. The Valley Design: … Read more
Modern Agriculture magazine, a glossy publication aimed at the BC agriculture industry, is published by some current agriculture students as a private entrepreneurial endeavour. There are articles by UFV agriculture instructor Eric Gerbrandt and associate professor Tom Baumann in every edition. Read online at: http://modernagriculture.ca/emagazine/ 04/30/2015
Tom Baumann of UFV’s Agriculture Centre of Excellence was interviewed by iCNN re greenhouse designs for food production. See the interview here. The report will be translated into French, German, Spanish, and possibly other languages to be distributed globally. For more information, contact Tom Baumann at tom.baumann@ufv.ca 04/28/2015
University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer coach Rob Giesbrecht went back to familiar territory to land his latest high-level recruit. Brittney Zacharuk, a midfielder from Delta who plays her club soccer with Richmond’s TSS Academy, has signed with the Cascades and will join the team for the 2015-16 Canada West season. Zacharuk becomes the … Read more
Renovation season is here as UFV evolves, expands, and reshapes its space to better accommodate students and employees. The recent completion of the Student Union Building and associated relocation of some departments has created opportunities for improvements to classroom, lab, and office space in some areas of the Abbotsford campus. Construction started April 20 and … Read more
The Poppy Project is a winner in the 2015 Chilliwack Museum Heritage Award. In 2014, UFV student Pierce Smith, with the advice and guidance of history professor Molly Ungar, completed work on an interactive online exhibit called The Poppy Project. This interactive Google map, hosted on www.chilliwackmuseum.ca, shows the historic dwellings of people from Chilliwack … Read more