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We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 13 at UFV Abbotsford for a 60-minute screening of With Them: A Ukraine Documentary, followed by conversation with Chad Martz, Operation Advisor with Hungry for Life and lifelong Chilliwack resident. With many humanitarian trips back and forth to Ukraine, Chad, his family, and the Hungry for … Read more
We cordially invite you to join the South Asian Studies Institute’s online lecture in partnership with Dr. Fazeeha Azmi, professor of Human Geography at the University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka. The lecture takes place on Friday, March 15th at 9 am via Zoom. Azmi will be conducting the lecture on Sri Lanka’s tea plantation sector, … Read more
Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following MLA format. Wed, Feb 28, 2024 2 to 2:30 pm UFV Abbotsford, AB G113 and online https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ For more information, contact Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. 02/29/2024
Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students … Read more
Join us on Friday, March 8 at UFV Abbotsford for an information session about Sustainability at UFV. Learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and the steps being taken by UFV to integrate sustainability into its activities and operations. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the UNSDGs, a set of 17 … Read more
On Thursday, March 7 at UFV Abbotsford, Dr. Omer Waqar presents “Green Signals: Innovating Wireless Networks for a Sustainable Future.” With a focus on exploring innovative strategies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of wireless networks, this talk will shed light on how advanced technologies can be effectively utilized to create a more sustainable … Read more
Join us at UFV Chilliwack on Wednesday, March 6 to learn about local roots. Eating sustainably has many elements. One that is frequently overlooked is understanding what local farmers can produce relatively easily. Root and other field vegetables may not be that sexy, but as long as the sun is still free and we have … Read more
Join students from Global Development Studies (GDS) to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 – Gender Equality. The event is centered around this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Students from GDS 100 (A World of Development) and GDS 260 (Gender and Global Development) will present work on gender equality … Read more
UFV hosts a Tech Industry Panel from 10 am to noon on Thursday, March 14. Participants can attend in-person at the UFV Abbotsford campus, or online via Zoom. The tech industry is characterized by rapid and continuous change driven by innovation, market demand, and evolving consumer preferences. Businesses across all sectors are undergoing digital transformation … Read more
Join Dr. Fazeeha Azmi on Friday, March 15 at 9 am for an online lecture on Sri Lankan Tea Plantation women’s odyssey through Middle East migration: Listening to untold stories of returnee labour migrants. Dr. Azmi is professor of Human Geography at the Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka and an honorary Research … Read more
Join us Thursday, Feb 29 at UFV Abbotsford for a conversation with Amy Dhanjal about the latest trends and advancements in communications research. Dhanjal, senior communications lead at Monogram Communications, will discuss case studies showing real world applications of communication research in organizations, including working with Indigenous communities. No registration is required. Contact Tina Sangha … Read more
UFV Library in partnership with the Student Union Society will be holding our first annual Freedom to Read Event on Monday, Feb 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the UFV Abbotsford Student Union Building. Students and faculty will be reading excerpts from banned or challenged books. This event is to raise awareness around … Read more
BOARD An election campaign is underway for one faculty position on the UFV Board of Governors. The candidates are Amber Gazso, Emilio Landolfi, Michael Gaetz, and Tannaz Zargarian Congratulations to student candidates Adolina Asmelash and Ashley McDougall, who were acclaimed to their positions on the Board, for a one-year term that will run from Aug … Read more
International Women’s Day 2024 is on Friday, March 8. It is a global day to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and to rally for gender parity in our communities and around the world. We are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions and empowering stories … Read more
A 2024-25 Budget Town Hall takes place virtually on Thursday, March 7. Date: Thursday, March 7 Time: 1:30–2:30 pm Location: Virtual – Please register to attend: 2024/25 Budget Town Hall Registration The session will begin with a message from UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joanne MacLean, followed by a comprehensive presentation of the draft 2024-25 … Read more