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Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal Directed by Luke Stevens UFV Theatre student pop-up performances. Performance dates and times: Wed, January 22 at 6 pm Thurs, January 23 at 6 pm Reserve seats by contacting the box office at theatre@ufv.ca or phone 604-795-2814 with your name, number of seat reservations required and performance. For … Read more
Gender Diversity This session intends to familiarize leaders with the operational considerations of supporting transgender students and employees and how to make the university more inclusive of transgender staff and students. TransFocus intends to provide attendees with the following learning outcomes: – Increased awareness and understanding of key terminology and framework related to gender diversity … Read more
You are invited to the opening reception of ‘Haq and History’ at UFV’s S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery. This exhibit was curated and designed by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to experience stories from and about South Asian Canadians that document their lives, … Read more
SAVE THE DATE: UFV is hosting a College Pension Plan “Approaching Retirement” workshop on Thurs, Feb 20, 2020 at 9 am on the Abbotsford campus. If you would like to attend you need to register with the College Pension Plan. Thurs, Feb 20 9-11 am B121 Abbotsford campus https://college.pensionsbc.ca/approaching-retirement-workshop?inheritRedirect=true For more information, contact Debbie Dyck … Read more
UFV is proud to stage a Climate Change Theatre Action, a worldwide series of readings and performances of short five-minute climate change plays presented biennially with the United Nations COP meetings. As global leaders are meeting at the Climate Change Conference, we invite you to join us in using theatre to engage and discuss our … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections … Read more
Join the Philosophy Association of UFV in welcoming their first guest speaker, Willow Verkerk — a feminist philosopher based in Vancouver — to discuss the work of philospher Jacques Derrida on The Politics of Friendship. Involving a discussion of love, death, and solidarity, Willow deals with the question of whether friendship with the dead is … Read more
Adapted and Directed by Anna Griffith March 11–21, 2020 A kingdom, a horse, and lots of blood. King Richard III. Richard III raises questions about political corruption and coercion as we follow the story of Richard’s violent rise to power. Shakespeare offers us a portrait of the ultimate villain who is simultaneously charming and ruthless. … Read more
MÉTIS DAY AWARENESS The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from spirituality to political attitudes. There is an undeniable relationship between Métis culture and the way history, traditional knowledge systems, healing practices, values and norms and political and legal customs are interpreted. This relationship governs … Read more
As part of the UFV Building Renewal Project, construction has started on the exterior of Building A East on the Abbotsford campus. The construction site office is now set up in the south half of parking Lot 7. Between Sept 23 and Sept 30 materials will arrive and construction walls will be installed around Building … Read more
The multi-faith prayer space is moving Monday, Sept 16 to S1111b on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. S1111b, also known as the Zen Den, is located in Student Life on the first floor of the Student Union Building in the Student Life space. Previously, the multi-faith prayer space was located on the third floor of the … Read more
UFV Audio Visual Services has now moved from Education Technology Services (ETS) to Information Technology Services (ITS). Our Audio Visual team provides the following services: Technical support for AV equipment issues Maintenance and installation of AV equipment AV recommendations for offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms. IT Service Desk is happy to assist faculty, staff and … Read more
What role will automation play in the future of our food? Dr. Qin Zhang of Washington State University will help us chew on this question at Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions — a free public talk on Tues, Sept 17! The talk will be at UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Rd, F Building, F124) … Read more
UFV Student Leaders present The Pride Culture Conference This conference is dedicated to the LGBTQ2+ community, allies and advocates. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 9 am to 4 pm as we explore topics ranging from decolonization and reconciliation efforts in the Queer community to creating dependable allies to dating in the transgender … Read more
Calling all LGBTQ2+ community members, Allies and Advocates! The Pride Culture Conference, in collaboration with UFV Student Union Society, presents: An Evening with Jack Saddleback Jack is a Cree two-spirited, transgender, gay man from the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. He is a professional speaker on LGBTiQ2+ related topics, including: Indigenous issues, mental … Read more