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Please join us on Thurs, Oct 8 from 3:30-4:30pm in the UFV International Global Lounge (Abby B223) for the launch of the China Study Tour photo exhibition. A chance to walk in the shoes of the 14 individuals who took part in UFV’s third China Study Tour. Food and beverages will be provided. http://blogs.ufv.ca/studyabroad/2015/10/05/china-study-tour-photo-exhibition/ For … Read more
Save this date and come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative event for 2015. Thurs, Oct 22 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Shirley Hardman, Indigenous Affairs Geoff Carr, Visual Arts After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: 94 Ways to Heal Hearts and Minds Promoting and Embracing Reconciliation is on the … Read more
Business professor Fiona McQuarrie was interviewed by News1130 about the BC government collaborating with the BCTF on rolling out the new K-12 curriculum. Read a summary here.
As usual, UFV was a busy place over the past few weeks. Hundreds attended Abbyfest, the multicultural community festival that was held on the Abbotsford campus for the first time. See photos. See Storify summary. (Storify is an app that you can use to collect tweets, photos, and other social media posts about a topic … Read more
We are looking for red dresses. Red dresses are needed (ASAP) for an art installation on the UFV Abbotsford campus in mid-October. Any size, any shape, any style, and any red hue — we want them all. Donations will be accepted as well as loaners. All loaners will be returned to the owner immediately following … Read more
Spread the word to your students! The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC and SSHRC scholarships. Research Services director Brad Whittaker will tell students about changes to the granting process, go through an application step by step, and answer any questions. Wed, Oct 14 Noon A203B At … Read more
Brandon Tournier, a mechanical maintenance worker with UFV Facilities, will get a taste of fame on Nov 14 when he is inducted into the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame. Brandon was part of the 1993/94 Chilliwack Minor Hockey provincial midget AAA hockey championship team, which won the provincials with a 5-0 record at the championship … Read more
Find out which career is right for you! The UFV Counselling department is offering a free career & life planning two-hour workshop on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses to help students determine their dream career. As a current UFV and prospective student, you will get a chance to: Explore your interests, values & personality Identify … Read more
Study smart, not hard! The UFV Counselling department is offering free Study Smart workshops on the Abbotsford campus on Thurs, Oct 15. Do you want to study more productively? Manage time and stress more efficiently? Learn how to prepare for your exams? Overcome exam nerves? To register, sign up at Student Services in Abbotsford, B214, … Read more
Faculty, Staff, and Students of UFV, As the October 19 federal election draws nearer, I encourage all members of our UFV community, individually and personally, to engage actively in this important democratic process. I know that some of you are running for office, or volunteer on your own time to work on election campaigns. These … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley Library is establishing its own Special Collections showcasing the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection. Along with the pre-existing Heritage Collection (a collection of primarily published materials relating to the people and places of the Fraser Valley), the Newman Collection (titles reflecting the food ways and history of the western … Read more
Don’t miss your chance to get a copy of Good Food Tells a Story, the cookbook of UFV faculty and staff favourite recipes published in support of the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection, UFV Library’s newest special collection. Copies are available to purchase in both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus libraries or online here. For … Read more
The founding member of UFV’s Kinesiology and Physical Education department has taken on a new role as President of Algoma University in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. As of 1 July 2015, Dr. Craig Chamberlin became the third President and first Vice-Chancellor of Algoma University. Many at UFV will remember Chamberlin from when he served as … Read more
The University Relations photo team captured a few events and activities recently, including the Alumni golf tourney, Tony Hoare’s Betrayed: Portraits of Strength photography exhibit, and the launch of the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection.
As the fall semester begins, here are some tips from Security and Emergency Management: All office blinds should be closed when not in use. Secure ALL belongings when you are out of your office, preferably in a locked drawer or cabinet. Do not leave anything of visible overnight. Keep your personal property with you at … Read more