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Want to develop your public speaking skills? Come to our storytelling workshop on July 26 in the SUS building from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Eddie Gardner, an Indigenous Elder-in-Residence at UFV, will be opening the workshop. This event is open to all of the Abbotsford community and admission is free. For more information, contact Sangita … Read more
The UFV Now e-news will publish every second Monday through the summer. Publication dates will be July 10, July 24, Aug 8 (Tuesday, due to Monday holiday), Aug 21. We will move back to weekly publication on Aug 28.
Under the BC Fire Code, the fire systems at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses are required to undergo annual testing. We have Tyco Integrated Fire & Security performing the annual testing of fire panels and fire bells for the month of July. Testing will be taking place during the following two weeks: UFV Abbotsford — … Read more
Attention Grads of 2017 — Graduation clothing and accessories are now 20% off at UFV Abbotsford Bookstore! Contact Us: bookstore@ufv.ca | www.ufv.ca/bookstore | 604-854-4535 Sale ends soon, all sales are final and some restrictions apply. See us in-store for more details. 07/15/2017
You’re invited! Come celebrate the start of a new academic year at our own family ‘picnic in the park’ on the campus green. Enjoy being with colleagues in the outdoors with great food, music, giveaways, and fun including a candy bar and ice cream sundae station, a ‘get wet for a cause’ dunk tank, and … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Business Analyst, ITS Coordinator, Career Services Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Director of Financial Services Supervisor, Grounds Administrative Assistant, President’s Office Coordinator, Retail/Ecommerce Assistant, International Student Orientation Program Assistant, TASK Associate Director, Facilities Operations Academic Advisor Sessional Faculty, Mathematics … Read more
Cascades Multi-Sport Camps During this week your child will get to live the dream of being a Cascade athlete! This will be a week of fun and energy –an opportunity to refine existing skills as well as try some new sports, all while learning from the pros. Coaches and athletes from our varsity program will … Read more
On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, the UFV Visual Arts department presented Wu Dan, a visiting scholar from Chengdu, China. Wu Dan is Chair Professor and Graduate Supervisor in the College of Fine Arts at Sichuan Normal University, one of UFV’s international partners in Visual Arts. Based on the success of the VA department’s international study … Read more
Welcome to #MisconductMondays here at the UFV Academic Success Centre. We’ll be releasing one academically dishonest critter per week until the end of August while we launch our very special new project intended to educate students about academic integrity and how to maintain it. We’ve already released Plagiarizing Panda and Cheating Cheetah; this week you’ll … Read more
Campus Card issuance starts on August 22 for the Fall semester. Please share as needed with others in your area. The photo ID schedule is available online at http://ufv.ca/campuscard/ For more information, contact Sheila St. Laurent at sheila.stlauent@ufv.ca 07/18/2017
Are you interested in expanding your volunteer experience on campus? Then, New Student Orientation is the opportunity for you! Apply today to become a Student Life Ambassador and help welcome new students to UFV. http://www.ufv.ca/studentlife/get-involved/student-life-ambassadors/ For more information, contact Elizabeth Guevara at elizabeth.guevara@ufv.ca 08/01/2017
Do you know a student who demonstrates great leadership? Student Life is recruiting student ambassadors to help out with New Student Orientation in August. Email orientation@ufv.ca or visit www.ufv.ca/ambassadors for more information. https://www.ufv.ca/studentlife/get-involved/student-life-ambassadors/ For more information, contact Elizabeth Guevara at elizabeth.guevara@ufv.ca 08/01/2017
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 @ www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure … Read more
The search committee for the new position of Coordinator Experiential Education is pleased to announce the visit of two candidates Tuesday July 11 at 5:30 pm in B133, and Wednesday July 12 at 12:30 pm in C1422, respectively. As part of the search process, the candidates have been asked to provide a short presentation on … Read more
*New – Starting Fall 2017! All Records Management courses are ONLINE!! Records management expertise can set you apart and lead to enhanced career opportunities. Learn the skills you need to manage records in law firms, doctors’ offices, government agencies, or any organization with large document storage. Courses can be taken as part of the certificate … Read more