Academic Success Centre workshop: writing introductions and conclusions — Feb 29 and Mar 27

Did you know better note taking techniques lead to better exam prep? These sessions on Thursday, Feb 29 (UFV Abbotsford and online), and Wednesday, Mar 27 (UFV Chilliwack and online), will cover effective approaches for taking notes and prepping for your exams. For more info visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Thu, Feb 29, … Read more

Academic Success Centre workshop: integrating sources in your writing — Feb 15 and Mar 14

A critical skill for academic writing is incorporating content from research articles into your own essay. At these sessions on Thursday, Feb  15 (UFV Abbotsford and online), and Thursday, Mar 14 (UFV Chilliwack and online), learn techniques for effectively integrating sources and avoiding unintentional plagiarism. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at … Read more

Academic Success Centre workshop: read and summarize journal articles — Feb 8 and 28

Reading a journal article might feel like a dauting task, but with a few strategies, reading a journal article will be a breeze. Join these sessions Feb 8 at UFV Abbotsford (or online) or Feb 28 at UFV Chilliwack (or online) to learn these strategies. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at … Read more

Academic Success Centre workshops: note-taking and exam prep — Mar 6 and 28

Did you know better note taking techniques lead to better exam prep? As part of Procrastination Awareness Week, these sessions on Wednesday, Mar 6, and Thursday, Mar 28, will cover effective approaches for taking notes and prepping for your exams. The first is online only. The second is online and in person at UFV Chilliwack. … Read more

A brief introduction to community and patient partnership in health research — Feb 2

A Zoom presentation on Friday, Feb 2, will provide a brief overview of the principles of patient-oriented research and offer tips and tools for both novices and experienced adopters of a patient-oriented or community-based research approach. Patient-oriented research is a type of community-based health research that aims to improve the effectiveness and uptake of evidence … Read more

Student Wellness Day: Kick off your winter wellness — Jan 31

Kick-off your winter wellness! Join the Student Wellness team for our first ever Student Wellness Day on Wednesday, Jan 31 from 11 am to 2 pm in the UFV Abbotsford campus Student Experience Lounge (S1111). Visit our activity stations, play games, enjoy free snacks and refreshments, and get to know your wellness community on campus. … Read more

Bad Romance Movie + Bingo Night

Come by on Monday Feb 12 to watch Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), discuss consent and depictions of romance in the media. Play along with Bad Romance movie bingo, win prizes, eat free snacks and meet new friends. This gathering is presented by In This Together, UFV’s sexualized violence prevention program. RSVP at https://forms.gle/fHfpsGA7fagtj7UU8 … Read more

Survey on accessibility and disability at UFV — Extended to Feb 2

As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the Accessible British Columbia Act steering committee invites you to participate in an anonymous survey on accessibility and disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of … Read more

Service Canada hosts services clinic — Jan 12

Join us at the Services Clinic hosted by Service Canada, Health Insurance BC, and @ufvjobs. We’re here to help with social insurance number (SIN) applications, Medical Services Plan (MSP) enrollment, and rapid resume reviews. Remember to bring your original valid Study Permit with work authorization and passport for SIN number and/or MSP applications, and bring … Read more

UFV School of Creative Arts presents Rhinoceros — Mar 14-23

Presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts Acting and Production classes, Rhinoceros is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène Ionesco, written in 1959. Parjad Sharifi directs the play, which comments on the dangers of conformity and acts as a metaphor to depict the rise of fascism and totalitarian ideologies. Rhinoceros challenges audiences to … Read more

The Art of Reflection — Jan 20

Pursuing a career of curiosity, Pamela Dangelmaier (Cert ’20) is now helping people find their own passions. Not only is she now a life-coach, she is speaking at this year’s TEDxSurrey on Saturday, Jan 20. Learn more at https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/the-art-of-reflection/. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 01/13/2024