Provost and VP Academic — candidate presentations March 12, 19, and 22

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to invite staff, faculty, and students to join me for presentations from candidates applying for the position of Provost & Vice-President Academic. After preliminary interviews with six individuals, the search committee has identified three people who will present to the UFV community. Each candidate will present on one of the three … Read more

Provost and VP Academic candidate presentations — March 12, 19, 22

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to invite staff, faculty, and students to join me for presentations from candidates applying for the position of Provost & Vice-President Academic. After preliminary interviews with six individuals, the search committee has identified three people who will present to the UFV community. Each candidate will present on one of the three … Read more

Senate Standing Committees — Call for Expressions of Interest

Call for Expressions of Interest — 2019 UFV Senate Standing Committees Expressions of interests are currently being sought from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed on the Expressions of Interest form, here: https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/secretariat/expression-of-interest/Senate-Standing-Committees-expressions-of-interest-and-information—2019.pdf … Read more

2019 Graduation Photos — Feb 25-March 8

2019 grads: Book your photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford campus in February and March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). February 25-March 8 – Abbotsford campus Mobile Studio, Parking Lot 10 It is recommended that grads book their session now … Read more

Be part of governance at UFV — faculty and staff nominations invited

Call for Faculty and Staff nominations The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for faculty and staff positions on Senate and the Board of Governors, for three-year terms beginning August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2022. SENATE Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV. Its main roles are to set policies and procedures … Read more

Buy a cedar paddle to support UFV students

Are you looking for a unique gift this year? Consider giving a commemorative cedar paddle designed by UFV alumnus Xotxwes Jonny Williams and produced in-house at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre. Contributions of $50 or more will purchase a limited-production commemorative paddle and stand. All proceeds support UFV student awards. The artist shared his vision … Read more

Interpretations and Expressions: Evolution of South Asian Canadian Experiences — Nov 30

Interpretations and Expressions: Evolution of South Asian Canadian Experiences SOUTH ASIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM November 30, 2018 at UFV Abbotsford Campus 9 am–5 pm The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) invites you to attend their second annual research symposium. Building on the 2017 symposium which invited scholars to reflect on their idea(s) of the understanding and … Read more

Papermaking workshop with Helen O’Connor — Nov 28

Join Art of the Book artist Helen O’Connor for a hands-on papermaking demonstration. Learn to form sheets of handmade paper from pulps made from various plants, weeds, oriental fibres, cotton linters, and recycled papers. As well, Helen will demonstrate techniques to create pulp paintings and three-dimensional works. 11/28/2018 – 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford campus library (G … Read more

Research Encounters — Jon Thomas (Nov 20) and Arjun Kalyanpur (Nov 29)

The AVP Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies, together with the Advancement Office presents Research Encounters Dr. Jon Thomas BC Regional Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development Tues, Nov 20 4–6 pm Building an Innovation Ecosystem Innovation and entrepreneurship are increasingly important in a rapidly changing world. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will transform existing industries and create … Read more