SASI – 2019 Heritage Award Recipients

SASI has won the Outstanding 2019 BC Heritage Award for their work on (Dis)Enfranchisement: 1907-1947 The Forty Year Struggle for the Vote (Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford). https://heritagebc.ca/events-activities/heritage-awards/heritage-awards-2019-recipients/ For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 08/31/2019

Tea for Two: a celebration of baking.

Enjoy the latest display of titles from the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection: Tea for Two, a celebration of baking. A selection of community cookbooks as well as company cookbooks are on display highlighting their functions as community builders and marketing tools of new convenience foods. Abbotsford campus library (G building) https://libguides.ufv.ca/NewmanCollection For more information, … Read more

Areas closed during Hallmark filming — July 17-22

Between July 17-22 (images below) access will not be available to various locations around the Abbotsford campus while a Hallmark production is filmed. Some classroom and interior space will be temporarily affected in Buildings B, C, and S. Parking areas not available during filming include: July 17-22: Parking Lot 10b designated for film production truck/crew … Read more

We share the air — limiting the use of scented products

Please help us create a healthier environment at UFV by choosing to use scent-free products. These include: Personal hygiene products like colognes, lotions, etc. air fresheners (including deodorizers, potpourri, oils and candles) Remember, we share the air. Let’s work together to limit the use of scented products at UFV. For more information contact ehs@ufv.ca or … Read more

New Printers — A quick guide

You may have seen new printers arriving in your department. These are new Ricoh Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) and replace older printer and copier technology at UFV. Key conveniences of these devices: Secure printing – your printed documents can be held until you pick them up from any printer. This ensures the privacy of your material, … Read more

Abbotsford International Airshow – UFV alumni exclusive viewing lounge

UFV alumni and their families are invited to join us at the Abbotsford International Airshow in our UFV alumni exclusive viewing lounge on Saturday, August 10 at Abbotsford International Airport. 9 am: Gates Open – Static Display, Exhibit Area and Concessions Open 10 am: Alumni Chalet Open 11 am: Opening Ceremonies 1:30 pm: USAF Thunderbirds … Read more

Financial Aid and Awards tips for July

Financial aid and awards tips for July: Registration for fall semester is underway. Remember to pay your $200 deposit prior to registering – fee deferrals take 3-5 business days to process. Access to the online student loan application is now available for fall semester at www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure … Read more

South Asians in Britain: A Talk by Dr. Tahseen Choudhury

Independent researcher Dr. Tahseen Choudhury comes to UFV to speak about South Asian diasporas in Britain, spanning from decolonization to post-diasporic hybridity. Dr. Choudhury’s presentation will be on Tuesday, July 23 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) in room F125. For more information, contact Sharanjit Sandhra at sharanjit.sandhra@ufv.ca