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The recipe for 15 minutes of Canadian fame? Write a book about Canadian cuisine. In one week, Dr. Lenore Newman, whose book Speaking in Cod Tongues launched officially on Jan 12, has been interviewed by CBC’s The Current, had her book excerpted and reviewed in the Globe and Mail, and been interviewed for numerous regional … Read more
Peter Raabe of the Philosophy department is celebrating the translation of his latest book into Korean. “The 600-page Korean version of my book Philosophy’s Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy was painstakingly translated during the past year by Dr. Soo Bae Kim, Professor at the Dept. of Philosophy, Chungnam National University,” reports Raabe. “It’s the second … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Feb 10, on the Chillliwack campus, Room A2209. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Jan 31. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 02/10/2017
Apply to Research for Faculty Microlectures or Publication celebration before February 14 Take the 2-minute challenge Be a part of the continued success of the UFV Microlecture series Showcase your research on Tuesday, Feb 21. You are invited to provide “snapshots” highlighting the range and depth of your faculty research and the interdisciplinary nature of … Read more
Abbotsford: Wed, Aug 30 Chilliwack: Mon, Aug 28 UFV’s newest tradition is back! In the Amazing Race, UFV Edition, new students will complete challenges at over 20 stations on campus as they get to know the people and places who will help them on their academic journey. For more information, please visit www.ufv.ca/nso or email … Read more
Join us at UFV International to celebrate the Year of the Rooster! Games, food, and prizes will be available in the Global Lounge (B223) between 12-5pm on Thurs, Jan 26. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac, and various traditions used by the different countries and cultures that celebrate. For more information, contact Chelsey Laird at chelsey.laird@ufv.ca … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Program Development & Quality Assurance Developer, Business Intelligence Janitors, Auxiliary To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 01/26/2017
The 2017 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition, Out of the Office, showcases the diverse approaches and research going into art production here at UFV. UFV Visual Arts Faculty Show S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Galley (B-136 Abbotsford Campus) On until Feb 1 Each participating faculty member has spent years developing their artistic practice, and their engagement within their chosen … Read more
Dave Harder, RBC Wealth Management, presents his book Mind, Money & Markets: A Guide for Every Investor, Trader and Business Person. Dave is co-author of the book, together with U.S. psychiatrist, Dr. Janice Dorn. The book explains how history, cycles, and patterns of human behavior can be the best guide for what should happen in … Read more
TED is a global foundation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading which brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers to share what they are most passionate about. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a journey into the future.” In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of … Read more
The UFV Yoga Club is hosting it second annual Glowga on Thurs, Jan 19. Join us for an evening of high energy glow-in-the-dark yoga with your fellow yoga enthusiasts. Arrive at 6pm for glow-painting, activities, prizes and more! Glow-in-the-dark yoga begins at 7pm. For more information, contact Nicky Rai at nicky.rai@student.ufv.ca 01/19/2017
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Assistant, Director of Finance Assistant, Advancement Services Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Institutional Research & Integrated Planning To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more
Coaching2Go provides students with the opportunity to receive help with their resume and cover letter on a drop in basis at an accessible location outside of the Career Centre. Career Coaches can also advise students on other career related topics such as: interview skills, job search skills and Career Centre services. Please see the details … Read more
Interested in going to London, UK this Summer? All expenses paid! The Faculty of Science is looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV to represent UFV at LIYSF 2017. Info session: Tues, Jan 24, 2017 @ 2 pm C1015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues, Feb 7, 2017 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/01/03/liysf-2017/ For more information, contact Caroline … Read more
Nomination deadline: February 15, 2017 UFV grants the honourable designation of professor or librarian emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? As noted in the university’s Collective Agreement, an emeritus designation is not automatic. The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by the UFV … Read more