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The UFV Wildlife Protection Club is collaborating with Nature Canada as part of its cross-country bus tour collecting letters and art from BC residents explaining why nature deserves our protection. These letters will be delivered to Justin Trudeau in Montreal next month during the UN Conference on Biodiversity (Nature COP) to motivate strong commitments to … Read more
As we approach the end of the Fall term, it’s important to remember we are in the midst of flu season and while we have progressed in the COVID-19 pandemic battle, BC’s health experts indicate influenza and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise. UFV remains committed to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for … Read more
Tara Moon of the Ministry of Education & Child Care of BC, will visit UFV on Nov 30 to present information sessions at UFV about two government-funded opportunities to improve your French language skills. If you have student status this school year and are either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, come to Abby B121 … Read more
To kick of Angel Tree, the Student Union Society will be hosting a Tree Lighting event in the Atrium of building S. The purpose of this Tree Lighting Event is to communicate information about Angel Tree and how you can get involved. There will be a speech from the President and coffee, tea and cookies … Read more
It’s holiday fun for everyone on December 3 at the 2022 UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner & Dance! Catch the holiday spirit as you step into a Winter Wonderland created in our very own Evered Hall. Enjoy winter-themed cocktails & mocktails, a holiday buffet dinner, and the company of your UFV friends old and new. Whether you … Read more
This new episode features Angela Chubak, a Japanese exchange student at UFV. She shares stories of her educational experiences in Japan, advice about mobile phones in the class, and her incredible singing voice! CIVL Radio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/15Z13c2O9aO9ZMGqXgotpZ For more information, contact Victoria Surtees at victoria.surtees@ufv.ca 12/10/2022
Help prevent illness! The Student Affairs office will be hosting a FREE flu shot clinic open to the UFV community on November 17 from 9am to 5pm. You must have your provincial health card with you to receive a flu shot from the pharmacist on site. Please book an appointment on the link below. Drop-ins … Read more
Help prevent illness! UFV’s Student Affairs office will be hosting a free flu shot clinic for students, faculty, and staff on November 17th at the Abbotsford campus, and November 24th at the Chilliwack campus. The clinics will run from 9am to 5pm with a lunch closure between 1pm to 1:30pm. Please make an appointment to … Read more
The Political Science department cordially invites you to a Politalk special lecture: The Struggle for Palestinian Rights at the United Nations. How did the international community come to recognize the Palestinian right to independent statehood as an indispensable element of a just peace in the Middle East? How did the United Nations try to reconcile … Read more
As the holiday season is fast approaching, Human Resources has been asked to clarify the upcoming the seasonal break. We are pleased to confirm that the university will close at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 23, 2022 and remain closed until Tuesday, January 3, 2023. On behalf of the HR team, we hope this helps … Read more
Join the Cascades in partnership with the Abbotsford Police department on November 26 for our Stuff-A-Cruiser toy drive in support of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital pediatrics ward at our men’s and women’s volleyball games. The men’s game kicks off at 5pm with the women’s game to follow at 7 pm. Drop off a new unwrapped … Read more
The new Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) invites you to learn more about philosophy for children at our introductory workshop where you’ll: Gain tools to help develop children’s thinking skills Demonstrate a community of philosophical inquiry dialogue Practise facilitating a dialogue Develop tools to create independent lesson plans Examine sample lesson plans Registration required: … Read more
In memory of Gayle Ramsden, Learning Strategist in the Academic Success Centre, who passed away on October 20, a memorial gathering will take place on Friday, November 18, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in U-House (F124) on the Abbotsford campus. This provides an informal space to gather together with Gayle’s family, friends, and colleagues … Read more
We are midway through the annual UFV Employee Giving campaign in support of the United Way and UFV. Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far! All employees who make a gift to the United Way or UFV until Nov 29 (Giving Tuesday) will be entered into the weekly prize draw taking place Nov … Read more
Financial Services is pleased to announce that Web Time Entry (WTE) for hourly employees is coming in spring 2023. Web Time Entry is an electronic web-based time entry system designed to give UFV’s hourly timesheet employees a better way to report, track and review their hours. Web Time Entry improves accuracy and eliminates loss or … Read more