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The UFV Elf Training Institute is pleased to announce there are a few more spaces left in our rigorous training program. If you have any children (grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.) who you think would enjoy our curriculum, simply RSVP to martin.kelly@ufv.ca. ‘Courses’ are on Dec 3 from 4 to 5:30 at Chilliwack and Thurs Dec … Read more
Tip #1: If you require a student loan for Winter ’14 semester and you haven’t already applied, do so on-line at www.studentaidbc.ca Tip #2: Loan documents for January will soon be confirmed electronically. Please contact financial aid and awards for details on processing your loan to ensure that you have your funds in time for … Read more
If you haven’t already, please make sure you get your Angel Tree gifts in to University House (Abby) or Rm A0014 (Chilliwack) right away. All Angel Tree gifts need to be returned by Fri, Nov 29 at the absolute latest! If you or your department would like to make a donation to the Angel Tree … Read more
More than 50 alumni and guests came together on Fri, Nov 22 for the 2013 Library & Information Technology Alumni Reunion reception. The reception was held in Alumni Hall on UFV’s Abbotsford campus and featured beautiful music from local harpist Esther Ewert, a silent auction and delicious appetizers and alumni commemorative wine. Vlad Dvoracek, AVP … Read more
Join GUS for a fun night of Bowling with Boris Fri, Nov 29 6:30 pm Galaxy Bowl, Abbotsford Advance Tickets are $8 and include shoe rental and two hours of bowling. Contact Sophie Smith or Samantha Scott in A407 (the Geography Lab) to purchase a ticket Monday – Thursday 3-5 p.m. All are welcome. https://www.ufv.ca/geography/geography-undergraduate-students-gus/ … Read more
Ron Dart of Philosophy and Political Science was recently featured in The Province newspaper, talking about the spiritual benefits he derives from time spent in the mountains, and the good work he sees being done in the community of Abbotsford. Ron recently co-edited a book called The Church in Abbotsford. More here: http://www.theprovince.com/life/Dart/9206229/story.html
Interested in a writing workshop for your students next semester? Whether you teach in Sciences, Arts, Professional Studies, Graduate Studies, or Access and Open Studies, in-class writing workshops are available for your students. These sessions are tailored to course-based assignments and designed in consultation with you, the instructor. Topics can range from (but are not … Read more
Teaching & Learning will be hosting an open house to honour Wendy Burton, Director of Teaching and Learning. Wendy will be stepping down from the position effective Dec 24, and all of us in Teaching & Learning will miss her deeply. Fri, Dec 13 11 am–1 pm (a small program with guest speakers will be … Read more
On November 6 the College of Arts, in conjunction with the current development of a major in Peace and Conflict Studies, and in partnership with Selkirk College and the Mennonite Central Committee, hosted Dr. Mulanda Jimmy Juma, senior lecturer at St. Augustine College of South Africa and peacebuilding practitioner, for a public lecture, titled: “Challenges … Read more
Thanks to the hard work of our Student Union Society (SUS) and the support of our students through a successful referendum, the Campus Connector shuttle bus service has been expanded. A partnership between SUS and UFV, the Campus Connector transports students, staff, and faculty between our campuses in Abbotsford and Chilliwack (with stops at both … Read more
Back by popular demand!! Dec 2-6. Dec 2-4 in front of the library (building G) Dec 5-6 at the UFV Bookstore (building H) 20% off of regular priced clothing and supplies (some exceptions apply) Great assortment of bargain books!! Blowout pricing on selected items! Great stocking stuffer ideas http://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/ For more information, contact Megan Bukta … Read more
The provocative title of this talk refers to the attitude of some in our communities towards the work of environmentalists like John Vissers. Vissers has lived in Abbotsford for the past 25 years. Currently he chairs the Abbotsford Environmental Advisory Committee, the Rail for the Valley lobby group, the Fraser Valley Conservancy, and Zero Waste … Read more
Last year, the Be a Lifesaver campaign helped 228 UFV students overcome a personal crisis with much-needed emergency dollars. The Be A Lifesaver campaign is designed to enable UFV employees to help students by donating to special emergency funds. Regrettably, there are still students choosing between books and food, gas, or daycare. The reality is … Read more
Don’t forget to return your United Way pledge form to Nancy Scarrow in Human Resources ASAP as the mid-campaign prize deadline is fast approaching (Nov 29). We are a long way from our goal this year so every donation helps! Congratulations to the earlybird prize winners: Adrienne Chan, Lesley Poh, Vicki Bolan, Beth Gillespie, Susan … Read more
Theresa Coates, who is studying business and economics at UFV, will head to Asia next week on a 13-day trade mission led by Premier Christy Clark and Teresa Wat, B.C.’s international trade minister. The delegation leaves for China, Korea and Japan on Nov. 21. Read more: http://www.abbynews.com/business/231821681.html 11/28/2013