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KPE professor Joanna Sheppard is once again bringing a group of 25 UFV students (from KPE and Teacher Education programs) to Antigua, West Indies. The 2014 Champions for Health Promoting Schools program will run from April 28-May 26, 2014. “School programs can play a vital role in the provision of learning opportunities that protect and … Read more
In collaboration with Impark, UFV has introduced e-permit parking for non-permanent UFV employees. A non-permanent employee can register only one vehicle on the e-permit system and must purchase a minimum of one month at a time ($25/month). This new e-permit system will streamline the application process and provide more convenient service to non-permanent employees. Changes … Read more
Dr. Carl Peters a visual arts and English instructor at UFV, is guest curator for the exhibit textual vishyuns: image in the work of bill bissett at The Reach gallery in Abbotsford. “textual vishyuns: image and text in the work of bill bissett is not only a coup for Abbotsford but for all of Canada, … Read more
Internationalization and shifting domestic demographics have contributed to increasing cultural diversity on Canadian campuses. This diversity brings both challenges and opportunities. This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of internationalization trends in higher education and how intercultural frameworks and tools can help us become more effective educators in this 21st century environment. Mon, … Read more
UFV criminologist Yvon Dandurand spoke on CBC radio Wednesday about the use of knives in crime in the wake of the tragedy in Calgary. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary-stabbings-how-knife-crime-in-canada-can-cause-moral-panic-1.2611698 The story was also picked up by the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/16/calgary-stabbings-university_n_5158024.html
Every year people from University of the Fraser Valley and its surrounding community come together to support one of the most exciting and culturally enriching events in the Visual Arts department: the BFA Grad Show. This year the exhibit will feature the largest graduating class to date. Everyone is invited to the opening reception on … Read more
Is it possible to revise our FA&A Tips of the month for April? I have an additional tip that I would like to include. Here is the revision: ——– Tip #1: Registration for Summer semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. Tip #2: Start … Read more
Abbotsford–CIVL Radio 101.7 FM congratulates JOHN WELSH, TRISTAN SMITH AND FRANKLYN CURRIE for advancing to the final round of the #CIVLSSBattle! On Friday, April 11, the 3 talented singer-songwriters will battle for one final time during the intermissions at the Abbotsford Heat game, after which the viewing audience and Facebook fans online will vote for … Read more
Welcome to new employee: Bhupinderjeet Singh — Business Intelligence Developer, Institutional Research and Integrated Planning
Convocation 2014 — class cancellations UFV’s Convocation is Thurs, June 12 and Fri, June 13. As per UFV’s established practice, all day-time classes (semester-based not training-day based) that start prior to 5:30 pm will be cancelled during Convocation. Please note that this does NOT affect Trades classes (at TTC or Aerospace campuses) or any PTV … Read more
It’s not every day you turn 40! UFV celebrated 40 years by hosting Premier Christy Clark as she officially opened the new Agriculture Centre of Excellence on the Chilliwack campus, holding afternoon cake celebrations at the Abbotsford campus in Alumni Hall and in the new ACE in Chilliwack (tours included), and co-presenting The Sky is … Read more
We invite you to join us at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) inaugural portfolio show. Come and meet us and experience the full spectrum of our creativity — then mix and match with our great guest speakers. Find out more at http://designmission.ca/ Mission Wed, April 16 5-7 pm: Reception Meet the designers … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards is looking for volunteers to sit on the Awards Selection committee for adjudication of the UFV Leadership Awards. Adjudication takes place on June 4 from 9:30-3:30pm (length of time depends on the number of applications and the number of volunteers). Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in participating, please … Read more
Photographers from Marketing and Communication and University Advancement have been busy capturing several events and programs on our campuses recently. Here are links to a few of the images. UFV 40th anniversary celebrations in Mission and Hope President Mark Evered visited the Mission campus and Hope centre yesterday to celebrate UFV’s 40th anniversary Bif Naked … Read more
We are seeking nominations for student speakers for our June 12 and 13 Convocation ceremonies. Selection as a student speaker is considered an honour for a graduate. Those selected receive a certificate acknowledging they were a student speaker at Convocation, and will be profiled in Convocation publicity. We also make space available for their guests … Read more