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Dr. David Harper of the UFV Kinesiology and Physical Education department is recruiting male participants (from UFV faculty and staff) 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 … Read more
The Canada Lands Company in Chilliwack is in the beginning stages of a project that involves restoration work on the banks of the Vedder River. They have awarded the contract to Jake’s Construction, whose quarry is immediately south of the Vedder River Bridge. The route to the work area at the south end of Tyson … Read more
Please note that the telephone switch moves have been rescheduled for Sat, July 12. Please be informed that there is scheduled maintenance work to be performed at tCEP campus during the weekend of July 12. We need to move the telephone switch and the main telephone lines from Chilliwack North to FiveCorners to provide telephone … Read more
Mark Goudsblom is joining UFV in the position of Director of Facilities. With many years of experience in the health care sector, Mark’s most recent post was the Site Director for the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, where he oversaw building management for the entire hospital. In addition to his facilities leadership in managing buildings and services … Read more
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
The Provost, Vice-Provost, Associate VP Research and Graduate Studies, and Deans would like to invite you to rejoice the year’s end and the new year’s beginning. Tues, Dec 10, Abbotsford campus, University House Thurs, Dec 12, Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, Black Box Theatre 2-4 pm Come to one — or both! — holiday … Read more
UFV is taking part in the fourth annual Recycle My Cell Challenge taking place in schools across Canada. The challenge runs from Oct 21- Nov 22 and encourages students and employees to recycle their old, unused, or broken cell phones, smartphones, wireless PDAs, pagers, batteries and accessories. There are prizes available to the school that … Read more
Are you interested in or currently serving on a faculty or staff selection advisory committee (SAC)? Or are you responsible for faculty or staff recruitment and would like to learn more about the process? Human Resources is offering the following informal recruitment refresher/training session: Abbotsford campus Tues, Nov 26 Noon–1:30 pm Abby A225 If you … Read more
The 2014 Telus directories for the Central Fraser Valley and Upper Fraser Valley will be arriving soon. As these listings are also available online at sources such as www.411.ca or www.canada411.ca there will only be 40 paper copies of each directory available for distribution. If you would like a copy of either directory, please reply … Read more
Campus Recreation and Active Living invite you to join a beginner Latin dance class with Caroline from Blumorpho Concept. Classes take place Nov 18, 25 and Dec 2 (all Mondays) from 5:45 to 6:30 pm in room V112 on the Chilliwack campus. With 10-plus years of teaching and two master’s degrees, Caroline blends her French, … Read more
Cascades Giving Day was a great success, with an impact that will take UFV student-athletes to new heights. Thanks to the collective support of our community, a total of $86,927 was raised, with contributions from 219 generous supporters. The funds raised during Cascades Giving Day provide essential resources for the student-athlete journey, including training, scholarships, … Read more
On Tuesday, Nov 5, the UFV community is coming together for the inaugural Cascades Giving Day — a 24-hour campaign dedicated to raising $50,000 in support of student-athletes and athletics programs. UFV student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and staff are rallying to raise essential funds. Your support will bolster programs for varsity sports, campus recreation, and strength … Read more
Dear UFV Community, On behalf of the Tl’etl’axel team, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making Day ONE on September 3 such a memorable event. We are so grateful to work in such an amazing community, where collaboration and support shine through. Thank you to the many student … Read more
Discover the fun of pickleball during free Learn to Play sessions on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26. During one or both of these pickleball sessions, running from noon to 1:30 pm each day in the UFV Abbotsford north gymnasium, see why this fast-growing sport is a hit for all abilities. Whether you’re a … Read more
Campus Recreation and UFV KINSA (Kinesiology Student Association) are collaborating to bring you a colourful and entertaining glow in the dark dodgeball tournament at UFV Abbotsford on Friday, March 22. We will have black lights, glow paint, glow dodgeballs, glow sticks and snacks. All you need to bring is your best game and dress in … Read more