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Canadian Writers Series at UFV

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Wed, April 2 12:30-2pm University House Features: Evelyn Lau, Robert Martens, Helene Littmann, Elsie K. Neufeld, Rajnish Dhawan, and Daniela Elza 2014 Writer-in-Residence, Daniela Elza, in collaboration with ESA and The English and Creative Writing Department, is organizing and hosting three readings. The third and last reading will feature Vancouver Poet Laureate, Evelyn Lau, local … Read more

Recruitment training session — for the job applicant

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In this information session geared towards the job applicant, you will have the opportunity to learn about UFV’s faculty and staff recruitment process, which includes a general overview of the process and an in-depth look at each stage. Learn various tips and tools you can use in your job search. Opportunity for Q&A will be … Read more

Cascades kick off Final Four Friday

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The UFV Cascades women’s basketball team (19-5) are hoping that the fourth time will be the charm as they head into this year’s Final Four tournament at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. This year, their fourth consecutive appearance, the Cascades are the fourth seed, have four coaches, and sport four graduating seniors on the … Read more

Commuter alert — March 2014

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Commuter Alert – March 2014 Abbotsford campus commuter & parking advisory: Sun, Mar 23, 7 pm – Celtic Women Tue, Mar 25, 7 pm – Rhythm of the Dance Daily parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, or on city streets at Gillis Avenue, College Drive, and … Read more

Internship in Tanzania opportunities

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Interested in an internship in Tanzania? $1,000 bursaries are available for students interested in Internship (GDS 311/Geog 398) in Tanzania with digital media, GIS, grant writing and or project development skills. For more information, please contact Cherie.enns@ufv.ca   03/31/2014

Art exhibit: Siobhan Humston

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The Visual Arts department is pleased to present an artist talk by Siobhan Humston this Thursday in room C1044. Siobhan creates sculptures and large mixed media paintings on paper and wood panel, mixing imagery of the natural world with man-made items. She did a residency in New York and Toronto where she had a solo … Read more

Weight-loss study recruiting participants

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We are recruiting participants interested in a nutritional intervention that addresses insulin resistance and chronic disease. In the 12-week study you might lose up to 10 kg of body fat, reduce pain and inflammation, improve sleep and energy, improve good cholesterol, and decrease blood glucose and triglycerides. If you are an overweight or obese, sedentary, … Read more

Newman in The Province on ALR concerns

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Lenore Newman, UFV’s Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment, spoke about pressures on the Agricultural Land Reserve at the BC Farmers’ Market Association conference this weekend. The issue was featured in this story in The Province newspaper.