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Remember those great papers you graded last semester and in summer 2014? Excellent papers are eligible and welcome to be submitted to the UFV writing prize competition. Entries will be judged May 2015, so contact your students and let them know they should submit those splendid papers. How to enter? Use the following URL for … Read more
Lenore Newman, an associate professor of geography and the environment and a Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment was profiled in The Vancouver Sun on Dec 26. Excerpt from The Vancouver Sun (Dec 26): The Fraser Valley would be a concrete wasteland — a Los Angeles of the North — if not … Read more
2015 Portfolio Workshop Tuesday February 3, UFV Mission campus Come to our portfolio workshop and find out about graphic design! Info Session, Studio + Lab tour 6–7 pm Learn how to design logos, books, websites, motion graphics, iPad apps, posters, and much more! Find out what it takes to be a graphic designer and about … Read more
Large-format printing requests are no longer available through Educational Technology Services (ETS). These requests are now available through Print Services, part of the Ancillary Services division. To place a large format printing request, please email printroom@ufv.ca the following information: Name Email address/phone or local Department Budget code Description of work Paper type required (doubleweight matte, … Read more
Please let science students know about this opportunity. Applications are now open for the London International Youth Science Forum. UFV will send one Science student to London, UK in summer 2015 (all expenses paid) to attend LIYSF ’15 from July 22 to August 5, 2015 liysf.org.uk/liysf-2015 We are looking for a student enrolled in a … Read more
1: Be sure to pay your fees before the January 20 deadline — Penalties apply if fees are not paid in full. 2: If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan funding, please contact Financial Aid and Awards right away. 3: Get your bursary applications prepared — first day to apply is Jan 15. 4: … Read more
The new UFV Campus Connector shuttlebus Langley stop is located at Carvolth Exchange, which is at 202 Street and Hwy 1. The location was selected because of its access to multiple routes and locations, well-lit transit shelters, parking, and ease of access. The Carvolth Exchange connects with 501, C62, and 595 Langley Centre, 590 Langley … Read more
Come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative meeting. Fri, Jan 16 (changed from previous booking of Jan 16) 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Alex Wetmore, English department — “No parrot, either in morality or sentiment”: Talking birds in the Eighteenth Century Miriam Nichols, English department — Translating the archives: Editing … Read more
Whether you teach in Sciences, Arts, Professional Studies, Graduate Studies, or Access and Open Studies, in-class writing workshops are available for your students. These sessions are tailored to course-based assignments and designed in consultation with you, the instructor. Topics can range from (but are not limited to) citation practices, summaries, and critical reviews, to proposals, … Read more
Our data on usage show that students who receive orientations to the Writing Centre in their courses use it more often and more effectively. We therefore encourage faculty in all areas to request a brief (5-10min) orientation for students in the first weeks of classes. We offer orientations to students in any course and at … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Events Assistant, Special Events and Recruitment Research Office Assistant To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 01/09/2015
No matter what angle you examine it from, Sasa Plavsic’s journey from the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer program to the European pro ranks is a compelling underdog tale. How many former Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men’s soccer alumni go on to make a living playing the game in Europe? And how many … Read more
Culinary Arts students served up an extra special lunch at the Trades and Tech Centre cafeteria last week. They served a full turkey dinner and raised $860 for the Chilliwack Salvation Army food bank in the process. “Special thanks to Myles Andrews (of the Electrical program) for instigating everything and donating the turkeys,” says Denise … Read more
The Centre for Indo Canadian Studies will be launching the exhibition: Canadian Sikhs in WWI: The Forgotten Story on Sun, Jan 18 at 2 pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum, which is located in the National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford. The exhibition will be available all year long for viewing. The launch … Read more
At its December 4, 2014 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to the Board Policy on Budget Process and Approval (BRP-205.05). The policy was revised to include tuition and fees in the capital and annual operating budgets of the university and to present a plan to the Board. All UFV policies are available on … Read more