Disability Resource Centre changes name to Centre for Accessibility Services

We are happy to announce that the Disability Resource Centre has been renamed to the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS). Our disability advisors will now be called accessibility advisors. We will be following up over the next few weeks with changes to the website, forms, and signage. If you have any questions about these changes … Read more

Visual Arts Christmas print sale — Nov 22 & 23

The Visual Arts department Christmas print sale is a fundraiser for the creative and performing arts year-end event. Come support a good cause and get some original artwork. Want an original gift? Why not give a one of a kind art work? What’s for sale? Prints, drawings, photographs & other creative artworks. Price: $10 – … Read more

UFV closed Nov 10 for Remembrance Day

Dear Colleagues, UFV will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Remembrance Day which this year falls on Saturday, November 11. As this does not align with the School Districts closures on Monday, Nov. 13 or with past practice, UFV wants to ensure you have sufficient notice to make special arrangements. This decision … Read more

The 2017 UFV Alumni commemorative wine — place your department order

Wondering what to give guest speakers, special graduates, or honoured faculty and staff? Are you looking for a thoughtful host/hostess gift to bring to your next dinner party? The UFV Alumni commemorative wine makes a great gift for all of the above. This year’s Alumni commemorative wines are wonderfully smooth and would appeal to a … Read more

Dr. Kamal Arora joins UFV as Director of SASI

Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies is pleased to have Dr. Kamal Arora join us as Director of the South Asian Studies Institute in a half-time capacity, to work alongside Satwinder Bains, who was recently appointed as Principal of UFV India in a 50 percent capacity. Dr. Arora completed her PhD in Anthropology at UBC, with … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Nov 6

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Administrative Assistant, Academic Success Centre Assistant, Enrolment Services Clerk, Admissions Janitor Team Lead, Mechanical Maintenance Worker Groundskeeper Assistant Professor, Communications Assistant Professor, Child Youth & Family Studies Assistant Professor, School of Business, Financial Accounting Assistant Professor, School … Read more

Co-Curricular Record — What faculty and staff need to know

How do you know what you need to know if you don’t know?! A UFV faculty and staff tutorial video is now available for basic CCR information. Take two minutes to watch and you’ll be in the know! All CCR-related tutorial can be found at ufv.ca/CCR. Any further inquiries can be directed to myCCR@ufv.ca. https://ufv.ca/co-curricular-record/tutorials/ … Read more

Reflections on Multiculturalism — Nov 7

Political Science 332 invites you to their Politics of Multiculturalism Photo Voice Exhibit opening on November 7 in the Global Lounge. Each student provides an image and written commentary that reflects how they experience multiculturalism and diversity in everyday life. The event runs 4-6pm and will include guest speakers from UFV International and UFV Amnesty … Read more

Are you a Physics student thinking about grad school? — Nov 1 info session

Simon Fraser University will be providing information on their Physics grad program. This talk will be of interest to our upper-level UFV Physics students. Abby A353 Wed, Nov 1 1:30-2:30 pm A353 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/10/26/sfu_physics-grad/ For more information, contact Caroline Majeau at caroline.majeau@ufv.ca 10/02/2017

Astronomy with Dr. Jaymie Matthews, UBC — Nov 9

The Physics Student Association and the Biology & Chemistry Students Association present astronomer and mission scientist, Dr. Jaymie Matthews from UBC. Thu, Nov 9 4-5 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus, B121 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/10/24/jaymie-matthews/ For more information, contact Caroline Majeau at caroline.majeau@ufv.ca 11/10/2017

Quantum Computing with UFV alumnus Timothy Richards — Nov 17

The Physics Student Association at UFV have partnered with the Computing Student Association and are pleased to present Timothy Richards, MSc candidate from Simon Fraser University. If you’re interested in quantum computing, this talk is for you! Fri, Nov 17 4-5 pm UFV Abbotsford — B132 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/10/24/timothy-richards-sfu/ For more information, contact Caroline Majeau at caroline.majeau@ufv.ca … Read more