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The meeting theme, Banding across Borders, signifies the power of partnerships across cultures and countries to leverage our collective expertise to affect bird science, conservation and land management. In addition to participants from Canada and the USA, we hope to see as many people as possible from our partner countries in Latin America. In addition … Read more
This event is now fully booked. Mother’s Day is coming. What better way to surprise mom than to take her for a well-deserved four-course dinner at Rivers with generous wine pairings from Whatcom Wine & Spirits? All four courses are prepared by UFV cooks-in-training. Dinner seating available on Wed and Thur, May 6 & 7, … Read more
Teaching & Learning and the Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies is hosting a UFV PD Day on Mon, April 27 on the Abbotsford campus. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Our featured keynote speaker is Dr. Ann Cheeptham from Thompson Rivers University and she will be presenting on Microbes ART Us! Check out … Read more
It’s a busy time at UFV, as students’ work culminates in showcases and competitions and departments hold spring-themed special events. The UFV Alumni Association hosted the launch of the 2015 alumni wine, with the label designed by alumna Catherine Adamson, on April 9. More than 90 students presented their research at Student Research Day on … Read more
News release from the UFV Student Union Society: Equalities Resource Centre proposal moving forward April 13, 2015 – In recent months the SUS and UFV have been approached by several student groups, individual student members, and a few concerned faculty members expressing their desire to see a safe space at UFV which would serve to … Read more
UFV 2025 Visioning Forum Tues, April 28 (3:30 to 5 pm, Abby B140). The world is changing dramatically and so are universities. The future of the University of the Fraser Valley depends on how we prepare for and position ourselves within this new world. This is your chance to help shape that future. The UFV … Read more
This year, six research projects were selected to represent some of the best student research occurring within the School of Business. The reports were thoroughly reviewed by the School of Business Research committee, and on Tues, April 7, the students had the opportunity to present their findings to their peers, and be adjudicated by School … Read more
Everyone is invited to a screening of Crossing the Bridge, a student-made documentary on UFV Geography students’ experiences in San Francisco. https://www.facebook.com/events/866893400039132/ The evening will also include an update on the proposed Abbotsford mobile homelessness shelter. The film tells the story of a Geography student trip to San Francisco. It was made by UFV student … Read more
IT Services has recently fielded some questions concerning email attachments blocked by our anti-spam system. When a message is blocked because of a prohibited attachment, the sender receives a notification of the block. While this may pose an inconvenience to both sender and recipient, the blocking of specific attachments is a common security practice among … Read more
The Press Café now offers Nescafé Arcadia Bay flavored coffee. In addition to the usual range of organic coffee and tea, we now offer cappuccinos, flavored coffee, and hot cocoa. For a limited time, any Nescafe flavored coffee is $1.95. The Press Café is located within the Abbotsford campus bookstore and provides a casual, inviting … Read more
For those unable to attend the budget forum earlier this month, video from both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack forums is now available online. Please visit ufv.ca/budgets to view the March 2015 presentations by President Mark Evered and Chief Financial OfficerJackie Hogan. http://www.ufv.ca/budgets/ufv-20152016-budget-planning/ For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 05/31/2015
Dr. Virginia Cooke, an associate professor of English, is retiring this summer, and UFV will lose an invaluable teacher, colleague, and mentor. There are few among us who have played so many roles so well. To recognize her many remarkable contributions, her long-time colleague and friend Cheryl Dahl is compiling a book of tributes and … Read more
Facilities Management is requesting that all departments currently requiring the disposal of hazardous waste materials for 2015 complete the “Hazardous Waste Disposal Information Form” found online on the janitorial webpage and email to Adam Bodnar, Manager of Operations (Abbotsford B150R) no later than Thursday April 30. Please ensure that all waste materials are packaged according … Read more
Plan to attend the 8th Annual Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase. UFV faculty, staff and students are invited to attend this upcoming Chamber of Commerce networking event on April 15 from 3-7 pm at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre. Drop by and visit UFV at booth #22 and Faculty of Professional Studies, … Read more
Come support our business students as they present at the 3rd annual School of Business Student Research Day. Groups and individuals are nominated by faculty to give a ten minute presentation on the research they have done, followed by a Q&A period. April 7 1–3pm Room: B101 https://www.ufv.ca/busadmin/research/research-seminar-series/ For more information, contact Emily Major at … Read more