Parking congestion Friday, Oct. 28

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What do I need to know? On Friday, Oct. 28, increased traffic and parking congestion are expected around UFV’s Abbotsford campus as the Abbotsford Canucks play their home opener against the San Diego Gulls at 7pm inside the Abbotsford Centre. A large crowd is expected. When? 7pm, Friday, Oct 28. What do I need to … Read more

Phyllis Johnston joins Office of AVP Indigenous

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Phyllis Johnston has joined the Office of the  AVP Indigenous office in the inaugural role of administrative assistant.  Phyllis is an Indigenous woman from the Cook’s Ferry Band.  She grew up on Kwaw-kwaw-a-pilt First Nation and currently resides in Chilliwack.  She holds an Applied Business Technology certificate from UFV and has provided administrative support to … Read more

Harvest and Halloween in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden — Tea, Treats, and Garden Care

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Gather in the garden for tea and treats and fall clean-up. We will put the garden to bed, enjoy the last berries and fruits (and hallowe’en candy) and make and savour some tea from the garden. Drop by to stay hi, or stay longer. Learn about the garden plants, see old friends, meet new people … Read more

You’re invited! Employee Appreciation Breakfast to kick-off the United Way and UFV Employee Giving campaign

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Please join us for the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV’s) annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast on November 1 and 2. Help kick off our Employee Giving campaign supporting the United Way and UFV! We are thrilled to be back in-person after two years serving up fun at our Virtual Employee Breakfast Cook-Off. Members of our … Read more

Science communications workshop — Nov 23

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This workshop will be focus on science communication with Dr. Carin Bondar. Dr. Bondar’s work focuses on increasing science literacy and communication. She is an advocate for STEM education. This event is open to UFV science students and to neighbouring universities including UBC, SFU, TWU, KPU, Douglas, and Langara College. Wed, Nov 23 5-7 pm … Read more

Sad news: Gayle Ramsden has passed away

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Many people at UFV will be saddened to hear that long-time employee Gayle Ramsden, a learning strategist in the UFV Academic Success Centre, has passed away.  Gayle passed away on Thursday, October 20, after a valiant heart-related 16-day battle in intensive care units in both Abbotsford and New Westminster. Her husband Greg, sisters Glynis, Glenda, … Read more

Peoples First & UFV student forum to advocate for increase in PWD benefits — Nov 3

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Robert Harding’s Social Work & Community Development (SOWK 380) class is partnering with Peoples First BC to create a public forum event to address the need to increase Persons with Disability monthly income benefits. This will be an educational and advocacy event put on by half the class and self advocates through the Chilliwack branch … Read more

Symposium on decolonizing research — Nov 17

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UFV’s Centre for Global Development, in partnership with Community-Based Research Canada, presents: ‘Symposium on decolonizing research: Participatory and community-based approaches.’ Using a conversation café model, participants will exchange ideas and experiences on how to contribute to the decolonization of knowledge, and generate action for social change. Participants will also learn about innovative, community-engaged research methods. … Read more