Network upgrades — Nov 16

All web services including, but not limited to the UFV website, myUFV, myClass, staff email and student email will be unavailable between 6 am and 9 am on Sun, Nov 16. Internet and wireless services on the Abbotsford campus will also be unavailable during this period. The service interruption is necessary to complete upgrades required … Read more

UFV students explore global indigeniety through internships — Nov 12

Getting hands-on experience is how we learn about the world, and how we learn about ourselves. The growth of experiential learning opportunities are growing at University of the Fraser Valley and in our communities. On Wednesday Nov 12 from 2:30-4:00pm in B101, Abby campus, the event “Exploring Global Indigeneity through Internships” will highlight the journey … Read more

UFV hoopsters open regular season by sweeping Heat on the road

The University of the Fraser Valley basketball teams opened the Canada West regular season by sweeping a weekend series against the UBC Okanagan Heat in Kelowna. The Cascades women worked overtime in Friday’s opener – Kaitlyn McDonald was fouled on a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the fourth quarter, and she hit all three … Read more

Men’s volleyballers sweep Blues, women split a pair of five-set thrillers

The UFV volleyball squads were in action at home vs. the Capilano Blues on the weekend, and the two teams had vastly different experiences. The Cascades women and the Blues engaged in fantastic five-set battles both nights, with UFV prevailing on Friday and Capilano salvaging a weekend split on Saturday. The men, meanwhile, made relatively … Read more

Adjunct prof hard pressed by UFV student questions

UFV adjunct professor Ged Martin reckons he’s done well to survive challenges from students in an upper-level history class, who asked him some tough questions. The class, on pre-Confederation Canada, had read some of Ged Martin’s recent work on Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and were keen to ask questions. “I expected … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initative event — Nov 20

Come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Thurs, Nov 20 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Michael Dayan, Art History & Visual Studies department — Visual art: Emotional healing through creativity Aleksandra Idzior, Art History & Visual Studies department — Fighting for the same cause Sponsored by and with the generous … Read more

Room Booking portal unavailable

The room booking portal will not be available on the following dates due to server and software upgrades. November 8, 9, 10, and 11. Office of the Registrar, Scheduling http://roombookings.ufv.ca/Portal/ For more information, contact Vera White PHipps at vera.whitephipps@ufv.ca 11/11/2014

UFV wrestler Phulka golden at SFU International tourney

Gold medalist Jasmit Phulka led the charge for UFV’s wrestling team at the Simon Fraser University International tournament last weekend. Phulka, competing in the 86-kilogram senior men’s division, battled his way to the title, capping his run with a 10-1 triumph over Josh Kim of SFU. Fellow varsity athlete Rohit Thandi came through with a … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant to the Director, FOIPOP and Academic Integrity Bookstore Assistant, Chilliwack Bookstore Clerk, Abbotsford. 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 … Read more

Nutrition & Mental Health Workshop

This free workshop coming up very soon is an excellent opportunity to find out how to care for ourselves by using nutrition. What we eat has many effects on our student brains and moods. Tues, Nov 4 1-2 pm food demo/sampling free for UFV students (non-perishable donations for Student Food Bank will be accepted) professional … Read more

Women’s soccer team primed for Final Four in Langley

There’s a sense of focus and confidence among UFV’s women’s soccer players as they prepare for the Canada West Final Four this weekend. The Cascades are just one victory away from punching their ticket to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship tournament, and that pivotal game kicks off on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. … Read more