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Mike Twolan joins UFV as manager of security

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Mike Twolan recently joined UFV as manager of security. Mike comes to UFV from Securigard, where he held the position of security site supervisor at Vancouver International Airport. Mike has a strong background in security and policing. He was an RCMP officer for two decades and led an integrated team (Police, Bylaw and Fire) at … Read more

Office waste bins to be removed as “Bin Be Gone” goes UFV-wide

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Starting Nov 15, Janitorial Services will commence with the removing of UFV-supplied individual office waste bins. Please take time to review the “bin be gone” document for further explanation. http://ufv.ca/media/assets/janitorial/Bin-be-Gone.pdf For more information, contact Scott Van Ek at scott.vanek@ufv.ca 04/01/2014

Raabe releases new book

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Philosophy instructor Peter Raabe has released a new book, titled Philosophy’s Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy. It can be found on Amazon here: or at the Jason Aronson publishing house here. For more information, contact peter raabe at peter.raabe@ufv.ca 12/31/2013

Faculty of Professional Studies hosts Celebrating Internationalization – Mon, Nov 18

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The Faculty of Professional Studies is hosting Celebrating Internationalization as part of International Education Week. Several faculty members and students from UFV who have traveled to a variety of countries, as well as students and faculty who have come from different parts of the world to Canada, will share their international experiences and accomplishments through … Read more

Cascades men’s soccer team earns first Canada West medal with bronze win vs. Victoria

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The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades men’s soccer team defeated the University of Victoria Vikes 2-1 Saturday in the 2013 Canada West bronze medal match, played at UBC. The Cascades finish the 2013 season with their best record in the eight years affiliated with Canada West at 8-8-1 (regular and post season). UFV also … Read more

UFV’s men’s basketball team beats Calgary & Lethbridge

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UFV’s Cascades men’s basketball team had a strong home showing last weekend, beating the University of Calgary Dinos 71-56 Saturday after defeating the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns 79-69 Friday inside UFV’s Envision Athletic Centre. The Cascades record is now 2-0, and the team will go on the road next weekend to face the University of … Read more

Cascades defeat Calgary Dinos & Lethbridge in women’s basketball

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The UFV Cascades women’s basketball team enjoyed two substantial home wins last weekend, defeating the University of Calgary Dinos 60-36 Saturday after topping the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns 70-32 Friday inside the Envison Athletic Centre. UFV’s record improves to 2-0 in the Pacific Division, while Calgary’s falls to 0-2 in the Prairie Division. Nine different … Read more

Canadian Cancer Society Be Well at Work research celebration — Mon, Nov 25

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You are invited to attend the wrap-up celebration of the University of British Columbia/Canadian Cancer Society sponsored Be Well at Work project. All UFV employees are invited to attend, so please invite your co-workers, even if they weren’t part of the study. Mon, Nov 25 Noon–1:30 pm Abby B121 The event includes a presentation by … Read more

Co-Curricular Record info sessions

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Student Life is now offering 30-minute Co-Curricular Record (CCR) information sessions for students and staff/faculty. Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the program and ask any questions you might have in person. Student sessions: Tuesdays 1:30-2 pm @ U-house F110 Staff/Faculty sessions: Thursdays 1-1:30pm @ U-house F110 Sessions are running from Nov 12 … Read more

The month in photos

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The UFV Marcom cameras have captured a few events and news items around campus this month. Click the links to our Flickr sets to see them in detail. Halloween craziness Planters donated to Chilliwack campus at CEP Nursing lecture with Dr. Sonja Grypma Bookstore fashion show President Mark Evered in India      

Campus Card office closure

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The card office will be closed on all campuses for service upgrades on November 5 and 6. Have a question? Contact the card office at CampusCard@ufv.ca or call 604-851-6363. For a detailed schedule please visit http://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/. For more information, contact Sheila St. Laurent at Sheila.StLaurent@ufv.ca 11/05/2013

Louden Singletree wants you!

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Are you a writer or an artist? The Louden Singletree wants you! UFV’s literary and visual arts magazine is looking for submissions and volunteers. Submissions If you create it, we’ll publish it (if selected by our panel). Any sort of creative writing is accepted, including short fiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, prose, creative nonfiction, novel excerpts … Read more