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Experience legendary Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s story, and meet him in person. Tickets are now on sale for this inspirational event, presented by the University of the Fraser Valley and Summit Negotiations Society. Meet & Greet — 6 pm Participants will be addressed by Cmdr. Chris Hadfield, and will be treated to some of BC’s finest … Read more
Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on campus in March for your graduate portrait session ($15 sitting fee). March 1 – 14 Abbotsford Campus – Gravel Parking Lot 10b (url for hyperlink to map: http://connect.ufv.ca/document.doc?id=460 March 16 – 23 Chilliwack CEP Campus – Parking Lot 8 (url … Read more
Culinary Arts and Agriculture students and their instructors are teaming up for a bake sale featuring delicious baked treats and an education fair to raise awareness and funds for bed nets to prevent malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-vectored disease that is the #1 killer of children in the world. Bed nets save lives. Wed, March … Read more
Dr. David Harper (KPE) added his two cents’ worth to the debate on adding calorie counts to restaurant menus in a letter published in Wednesday’s Globe and Mail. The real culprits, according to Harper? Sugar and refined flours. Read it here.
All members of the UFV community are invited to attend one of two presentations on the 2014/15 Consolidated Budget Plan. The budget process and recommendations will be discussed. The Budget Plan will be going to the April 3 Board meeting for approval. Abbotsford: Mon, March 3 11 am–noon Abby A225/229 Chilliwack: Tues, March 4 3–4 … Read more
Manulife Financial, the benefits carrier for UFV employee group benefits, has announced the upcoming launch of Provider eClaims and Group Benefits Mobile app. You can find more information on the HR website under News and Special Announcements and Benefits. http://www.ufv.ca/hr/ For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 03/15/2014
The Cascades women’s basketball team begins their post-season at home this Thurs (Feb 27) at 7 pm against the University of Calgary Dinos, and games will continue at the same time Friday and Saturday as needed. Watch live at Abbotsford’s Envision Athletics Centre, or online at canadawest.tv. The women were tops in the Pacific division … Read more
The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team shifted into overdrive Friday to down the Lethbridge Pronghorns 77-62 at the Envision Athletic Centre. The victory was achieved courtesy of a UFV 27-point fourth quarter, and assures the Cascades a spot in the Canada West Final Four next weekend (Feb 28 – March 1). Both Lethbridge and UFV … Read more
The second ranked UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team (20-4) had a tougher time than expected at the PACWEST Volleyball Championship last weekend in Vancouver, and couldn’t quite escape with a second trip to CCAA Nationals. The women received a bye in the first round of the tournament, and consequently their first game was a semifinal … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Career Services 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 03/07/2014
Please pass this information on to graduating students: Apply to graduate — application deadlines for Convocation 2014 May 1 Final day to submit a Graduation Request to the Office of the Registrar (late graduation fee of $75) June 12 & 13 Convocation Please note, if students are completing requirements in the summer semester, applications will … Read more
Please show your support in an effort to stop bullying during Pink Shirt Day 2014 on Wed, February 26 by wearing pink (official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts and wristbands can be purchased from Nancy in Human Resources). Visit our booth in the Alumni Hall (Abby Building B — Foyer) on between 9:30 am and 4 … Read more
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will host home playoff series in February after earning that advantage in Canada West Pacific division league play. The women were tops in the Pacific division with a 17-5 record, while the men’s unprecedented 14-game winning streak and 17-5 record got them a second-place standing. The men’s series … Read more
The UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team will travel to Capilano University, Vancouver this weekend as the second seed in the PACWEST provincial tournament. Although the tournament runs Feb 20-22, the Cascades have a bye through Thursday’s quarter-finals and will play their first game at 1 pm on Friday, Feb 21. Their opponent on Friday will … Read more
Do you have an idea worth spreading? Something innovative and engaging? Then Student Life invites to to apply to give a UFV Talk. Based on the same parameters as TED Talks, these talks can be no more than 20 minutes, followed by 40 minutes of discussion and Q&A. They take place in room F 125 … Read more