In the gallery: Skin Tactility

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Sherlock Chen & Paige Caldwell Skin Tactility confronts the personal-social issues that are seen by eyes and felt by skins from the angles of mental health, sexuality, social disconnection, and cultural isolation, which is discussed here through a visual language. On View: Oct 16-Nov 3, 2017 Opening Reception: Oct 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery University … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Oct 9

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Analyst, IT Support Counsellor Instructor, Graphic & Digital Design Strategist, Health & Wellness To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca … Read more

Child and Youth Care Association of BC: ‘Talk a Latte’ — Oct 17

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The Child and Youth Care Association of BC invites you to join us for a coffee and conversation about our profession and the movement towards professional CYC certification. Tues, Oct 17 Come on by anytime between 6:30pm – 8:30pm Student Life Space room in the SUB UFV Abbotsford Campus http://cycabc.com/ For more information, contact Susan … Read more

Character Canada Conference — Oct 20

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Character Canada is hosting its 2nd National Character Canada Conference at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School on October 20, 2017. And the non-profit group has thought long and hard about how to make this an event that electrifies the entire Fraser Valley, province, and country. After all, they’re putting on a conference that helps people explore … Read more

Open call for fibre and textile artists

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Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St, Abbotsford, BC Nov 1-7 UFV together with The Kariton Art Gallery is holding an exhibition for artists/artisans that work in or are inspired by fibre arts and/or textile media. This call is open to both early career and established artists who reside in or near Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. … Read more

Future of Food: Food Systems and Food Security

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Do you know where your food comes from? Ever thought about the changing dynamics of food production and consumption as we head into the global future? We invite you to participate in a conversation with experts in food systems and food security. Speakers include: Dr. Alex Awiti, Aga Khan University East Africa Institute, Nairobi. Dr. … Read more

Budrus: film screening — Oct 19

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Budrus is an award-winning feature documentary film (Israel/Palestine/U.S.) about Palestinian community organizer, Ayed Morrar, who unites Palestinian political factions and invites Israeli supporters to join an unarmed movement to save his village of Budrus from destruction by Israel’s Separation Barrier. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter, Iltezam, launches a women’s contingent that quickly moves … Read more

Fall 2017 student study spaces available

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FALL 2017 STUDENT STUDY SPACE The following classrooms are available from now until December 4: ABBOTSFORD CAMPUS: Classrooms: MON: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A360 TUES: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A360 WED: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A360 THURS: 5:30 to 9:50 pm, Room A310 FRI: 4 to 9:50 pm, Room A252 CHILLIWACK (CEP) … Read more

National Character Conference — Oct 20

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We’re excited to invite you to join us on October 20, 2017 for the National Character Conference 2017 Conference Theme: ‘Make your Mark’ When we choose to lead with character, we will leave our ‘mark’ – a lasting impression on the word around us and the people we interact with. Join us for this one … Read more

Winter 2018 textbook adoption deadlines approaching

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Adhering to the following deadlines helps UFV Bookstore ensure we can have everything on the shelf by the first day of classes: Textbook adoptions are due October 15 Coursepack requests are due November 15 General merchandise orders related to courses are due November 15 Visit our website for more information on how to place your … Read more

BBA HR major accredited by CPHR BC & YK

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The Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resources major has recently been accredited by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon (CPHR BC &YK). This means that graduates of UFV’s HR major who meet the eligibility criteria have the option to be exempt from writing the National Knowledge Exam component of obtaining … Read more

Need to talk? Pop by and say hi!

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Midterms getting you down? Life interfering with your studies? Looking for a friendly face on campus? Pop by and say hi to our peer leaders at the Peer Resource & Leadership Centre! Our peer leaders are student volunteers who are available to listen to whatever is going on in your life and support you with … Read more