Career Opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Senior Research Analyst 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 http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 01/29/2015

Auditions for UFV Theatre’s 20th annual Directors’ Theatre Festival — Feb 3

Auditions for the 20th annual Directors’ Theatre Festival will take place on Tues, Feb 3 at 7 pm. Those auditioning are asked to arrive at 6:30 pm and be prepared to stay until 10 pm depending on the number of people who are auditioning. Auditions will take place at the UFV performance theatre in Building … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Welding Instructor Senior Research Analyst 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 01/27/2015

New York/Washington DC study tour with Biology

Interested in exploring New York and Washington DC with the Biology department? We are offering a field school this Spring and have extended the deadline for applications. Field School dates – April 24-May 8 Credits – 8 or 9 (your choice) Trip costs: $1,000 non-refundable tour deposit due Jan 23 $1,550 non-refundable final tour deposit … Read more

Writing Centre orientations — book now!

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

Cascades weekend recap: Wrestlers, hoopsters win big

A busy weekend for the University of the Fraser Valley athletic department was highlighted by impressive victories by the wrestling and basketball teams. Wrestlers win gold at Golden Bear Open The fledgling Cascades wrestling program notched a major milestone on Saturday, as the men’s team finished atop the aggregate standings at the Golden Bear Open … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Enrolment Services Coordinator, West 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 01/22/2015

Sir John A. Macdonald at 200 — did he plan to return to BC upon retirement?

As Canadians note the 200th birthday of the country’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, UFV adjunct history professor Ged Martin asks: was Macdonald planning to retire to British Columbia? In March 1891, Macdonald led his Conservative Party to a narrow election victory. He had been talking about getting out politics for some time … Read more

Cascades weekend preview: Men’s hoopsters aim to extend regular-season win streak

The University of the Fraser Valley sports teams begin their second-semester schedules this weekend, and one of the more fascinating ongoing storylines is how long the men’s basketball team will be able to stretch its epic regular-season win streak. Head coach Adam Friesen’s squad has won 22 consecutive Canada West regular season games dating back … Read more

UFV Campus Recreation — Get active! Get healthy! Get connected!

Get active! Get healthy! Get connected! Take part in a Campus Recreation intramural sport this semester. Tournaments include soccer, outdoor ball hockey, dodgeball, basketball, volleyball and handball. Open to all students, staff, faculty and alumni. More details can be found on the Campus Rec website at ufvcascades.ca/rec, including details about registration, dates, times, and tournament … Read more

China study tour running for a third time in summer 2015

By popular demand, the summer study tour to Wuhan University will run again in 2015. Once again, UFV’s partner university, Wuhan University in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province in China, is offering UFV students the opportunity to participate in a full-fledged cultural and language immersion experience from May 8 to 29, 2015. Local … Read more

Blackboard Learn workshops and labs — Jan 30

Blackboard Intro Workshop — Part II Building Course Content This workshop, led by Michelle Johnson, is for individuals who have already taken a Blackboard Learn introductory workshop or who have some experience and would like to learn more. This workshop will focus on how to add course content and assignments to Blackboard and how to … Read more

Finance industry event — Jan 27

Discuss your future career in Finance with new alumni professionals. Tues, Jan 27 6-8:30 pm Abby B121 Dress code: Business formal RSVP today to reserve your spot: https://ufv-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Questions? Contact the Career Centre at career.centre@ufv.ca / 604.854.4507.     01/28/2015

Stasis: Sculptural Works by UFV students

STASIS: Sculpture Works Exhibition: Jan 7-28, 2015. Reception took place Thurs, Jan 8. Works by: Marjatta Itkonen, Dorothy Keating, Lynda Walchuk, Jessica Cordeiro, Sara Zoppa, Amanda Vergara, Janver Castro, Katherine Strand, Megan Naples. S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Abby B136 Gallery Hrs: Mon–Fri, 10 am–6 pm. http://www.ufv.ca/ufv_visual_arts/exhibitions/the-gallery/upcoming-exhibitions/ This exhibition will feature work by UFV Visual Arts students … Read more