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Business professor Fiona McQuarrie spoke on CBC Radio Kelowna this morning about the provincial teachers’ bargaining dispute. Here is the link to the audio. Criminology professor Yvon Dandurand recently taped an interview with Radio Canada television on the question of police enforcement of marijuana laws. It will be used in three segments of a four-part … Read more

Playoff time! Come out and cheer on your UFV Cascades women’s basketball team as they begin their playoff run this Thurs in the first game of a best-of-three series against the University of Calgary Dinos. Game times are 7 pm on Thurs, Fri, and Sat (if necessary). All games will take place at the Envision … Read more

Some sad news: Lenard Greer, the first instructor in the automotive program at UFV back when it was Fraser Valley College, has passed away at the age of 93. He started at the college in 1978. Len is survived by his daughter, Susan, son, Bill, and grandson, Tyler; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He … 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

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