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All faculty, staff, administrators, and their families are invited to attend our annual Welcome Back BBQ to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Enjoy being with colleagues, the outdoors, great food, music, giveaways and fun including a candy bar and ice cream sundae stations, and fun activities for all ages. We hope to … Read more
Get new UFV students interested in YOUR department or service in a fun, engaging, and memorable way by hosting a game at the Campus Engagement Midway during New Student Orientation! Show off your style by designing a game to let students know about your activities or services, and that reflects your group dynamics. This game … Read more
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
Pat Rockman MD, CCFP FCFP is a physician and is one of the leading trainers in the world about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) who will be teaching at UFV this fall. We are fortunate to have someone of Dr. Pat Rockman’s caliber and experience to be teaching ADED 421 CRN 90970 Advanced Studies of Mindfulness-Based … Read more
Welcome to the University of the Fraser Valley! Are you a new UFV faculty, sessional or LTA? We are so pleased that you have chosen UFV to share your expertise. We are a learner-centred university and the role of the Teaching and Learning Centre is to support and guide you in your continuous development as … Read more
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
Kaltura’s screen capture and webcam recording software, Kaltura CaptureSpace, will be upgraded to Kaltura Capture on July 27, from noon to 10 pm. It has been rescheduled from June 30. During this migration, My Media in My Class (Blackboard) and UFV Media Space will be offline. Kaltura CaptureSpace will disappear permanently from noon on July … Read more
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
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
Join us to see final projects from the students of “Expanding the Creative Process Through the Art of Forest Bathing” and learn more about the activities of this unique course. VA 395C is a special topics course, supported by the Fund for Innovative Teaching and was offered for the first time this summer, delivered completely … Read more
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
UFV parking will be disrupted at the Chilliwack campus on Wednesday, July 3 to Friday, July 5. The TV series Supergirl will be setting up, filming, and then tearing down on the Chilliwack campus this week. Filming occurs in the west atrium of Building A on Thursday, July 4. The following lots (map) will be … Read more
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: 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
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