Summer Institute in Teacher Education 2017

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The Teacher Education department at the University of the Fraser Valley is once again offering a Summer Institution in Teacher Education (SITE) between July 10 and July 28, 2017 at the Abbotsford campus. We have an exciting lineup of courses tailored specifically for the needs of practising teachers. If you are looking for a student-centred, … Read more

Little donation goes a long way

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An energetic team of generous teen athletes enjoyed a competitive trip to Cuba earlier this year. As part of the U15-BC Goodwill Tour Team, the Abbotsford Outlaws softball squad loaded hundreds of pounds of donations, including UFV water bottles, onto their plane – all of which was handed over to underprivileged Cuban children. The Fraser … Read more

Abbotsford library summer renovation — let library know what you need access to

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Please let us know by April 21 if there are any library materials that currently reside on the first floor that you or your students will need access to during the summer semester. Full details about the renovation can be found on this website: http://libguides.ufv.ca/LibraryRenovations http://libguides.ufv.ca/LibraryRenovations For more information, contact MaryAnne MacDougall at maryanne.macdougall@ufv.ca 05/14/2017

April 21, 2008: UCFV becomes UFV

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On April 21, 2008, then-premier Gordon Campbell visited the Abbotsford campus to announce university status for what had been the University of the Fraser Valley. Can you find yourself in this celebratory photo?

Career opportunities at UFV — April 18

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Social, Cultural & Media Studies Instructor, Philosophy Instructor, Geography and the Environment Lab Technician, Graphic & Digital Design Lab Coordinator, Graphic & Digital Design Instructor, Physics Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics To view details on these postings, … Read more

Internationalization Fund 2017-18 call for proposals

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UFV International announces the first call for Internationalization Fund proposals for fiscal year 2017/18. The fund is open to any UFV staff member, faculty member, or administrator to make a proposal that will “internationalize” UFV’s curriculum, services, departments or programs, or enhance one’s ability or a department’s capacity to work with international students and partners. … Read more

UFV at FV Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase

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10th Annual Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase Come out and visit the UFV booth at the Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre. The UFV booth is presented in partnership with the Faculty of Professional Studies, School of Business students. Visit UFV at booth 29 and 30 at … Read more

Message from the President: BC Provincial Election

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Dear UFV community, Yesterday the BC provincial general election period officially began, and voting will take place May 9. I encourage all members of our UFV community, individually and personally, to engage actively in this important democratic process. I remind us all, however, that the University, as a public post-secondary institution, must comply with the … Read more

Throwback to 1992 for Health Sciences

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UFV opened its new Health Sciences Centre on the Yale Road Chilliwack campus on April 10, 1992. Here’s a throwback to what the faculty and staff looked like on that day, 25 years ago. Three faculty members still work here. Can you spot them?

New Hires, Moves and Changes — March 2017

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Welcome and congratulations to the following employees, who have recently joined UFV or changed positions Jennifer MacDonald — Assistant, Program Development & Quality Assurance Mallory Manley — Assistant, Director of Finance Ashley Hayes — Coordinator, Peer Resource & Leadership Centre Jocelyn Thiessen — Assistant, Bookstore, Chilliwack

Association of History Students paintball tournament and BBQ

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Burn off some steam. and join the Association of History Students for the paintball event of the year. The ultimate face off between students and professors. Wanna play? Get more information and register with us today on our Facebook Events Page: AHS Paintball 2017. Trust us, you won’t get expelled. Please register before April 23. … Read more

Earth Day 2017: Come Play Outside! April 21

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SustainableUFV brings us Earth Day for another year! The theme for 2017 is EarthPLAY, recognizing that outdoor recreation has taken a back seat to screens, video games, and Netflix. The more time we spend outside, the more passionate we feel about keeping nature pristine and beautiful, and that’s what Earth Day is all about. EarthPLAY … Read more