Births — Baird
Congratulations to Katie Baird of Health Sciences on the birth of her son, Hutton John Baird, at 10:51 pm on January 20, 2017. Hutton weighed 7 lb 2 oz.
UFV sponsors Agriculture award at Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards
UFV was the Agricultural Producer award sponsorat the 22nd Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards Gala at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Jan 21. President Mark Evered presented the award to Forstbauer Family Natural Farm. Pictured with him are siblings Natalie and Niklaus Forstbauer. “Thanks to UFV for sponsoring this award and being a fierce leader in agriculture … Read more
Time to nominate for UFV Service Excellence & Betty Urquhart awards
It’s nomination season again. Betty Urquhart Community Service Award UFV is once again looking for unsung heroes. Do you know an individual or a group who has made the Fraser Valley a better place to live? People who make everyday contributions to their community but who may not be recognized? Consider nominating them for the … Read more
Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation: Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Feb 9
Thurs, Feb 9 1:15 – 2:45pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Save this date and come join us for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation University of the Fraser Valley received confirmation of funding in July 2016 from Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada to offer a program … Read more
Survive the Semester: Live Well, Learn Well
The UFV Counselling Department invites you to take a break this Reading Break! Visit our booth for healthy snacks and tips on wellness and learning. Come de-stress with our therapy dog, MAC, or take a Mini-workshop to boost your study skills! When: 12-4pm, Tuesday Feb 14 Where: Student Union Building, Student Life (Bldg. S) Workshops: … Read more
Career Opportunities at UFV
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Senior Accountant, Statutory Reporting Assistant, Bookstore, Chilliwack Clerk, Bookstore, Abbotsford Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies Clerk, Assessment Services Assistant, Assessment Services Sessional Faculty, Summer 2017 Administrative Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Geography and … Read more
Breeding for the Future — Feb 21
Breeding for the Future: The case for conserving, collecting, and evaluating wild crop relatives. Around the globe, plant breeders are in a race to stay ahead of rapidly evolving pest populations and a changing climate to develop new varieties in support of agricultural development, and to feed a growing world population. Wild crop relatives have … Read more
Roadmap to Apartheid film screening
A harrowing exposé of Israel’s unique system of official discrimination. Wed, Feb 1 5pm B121 Abbotsford campus 95 minutes Narrated by Alice Walker (author of The Color Purple), Roadmap to Apartheid is a historical document of the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa and a film about why many Palestinians feel they are … Read more
Poetry Book Sale in the Library
The Library is holding a sale of almost 400 new poetry books (published in 2014). The books will be sold for a nominal amount with proceeds going toward UFV Library Heritage Collection. Please drop by Feb 6-10 in the Abbotsford Library. For more information, contact Selena Karli at selena.karli@ufv.ca 02/10/2017
UFV part of BCTECH Summit — March 14 & 15 — discount before Jan 31
UFV is going to be part of BC’s largest tech conference. On March 14 and 15, the #BCTECH Summit will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre. This is an opportunity not only to bring together BC’s vibrant and innovative tech community but also the convergence of traditional industries, business leaders, government and academia that are … Read more
Shelley Chute retirement drop in — Feb 17
After 22 years of dedicated service Shelley Chute is retiring from UFV. Come to Finnegan’s Pub and help us say good-bye and wish her well on her adventure to Costa Rica. Fri, Feb 17 From 4 pm onwards. For more information, contact Catherine Wilson at catherine.wilson@ufv.ca 02/17/2017
New employees/Moves and changes — Jan 2017
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who are moving into new positions at UFV. Deanna Devitt — Coordinator, Work-Integrated Learning Sabrielle McCurdy-Foreman — Department Assistant, Publicity & Box Office Greg Mather — Manager, Student Wellness & Development Deanna McIntyre — Advancement Officer, Annual Giving Kristi Mansley — Bookstore Supervisor, Course Materials; … Read more
Only 6 seats left on Venice Study Tour — info meeting Jan 31
With only 6 seats left for the Venice Study Tour with Art History/Visual Arts, there will be an information meeting on: Tues, Jan 31 @ 1:30 p.m. Abby C1031 Tour dates: May 20 – 31, 2017 Venice Biennale | Padua Fresco’s | Murano Glass Peggy Guggenheim Collection | St. Mark’s Square Accademia Galleries | The … Read more
Births — Lang
Congratulations to Maggi Lang of Alumni Relations and husband Mitch on the birth of their first child, a girl. Penelope Florence Lang was born January 15, 2017. She weighed 8 lb 1 oz and was 52 cm long.
Treat your love to a Valentine’s gourmet meal at Rivers Dining Room — Feb 15 & 16
Come and enjoy a unique culinary experience, crafted especially for Valentine lovers, at Rivers Dining Room on Feb 15 and 16. Savour an outstanding gourmet four-course meal prepared by UFV’s Culinary Arts cooks-in-training and enjoy inspiring wine pairings by Whatcom Wine and Spirits. Only $39.95 per person (including wine pairings with each course. Tax NOT … Read more