Student Study space

Please share with students: Classroom space on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack (CEP) campuses is available for students to use as study space for the Fall 2014 semester. Please note the dates and time slots the rooms are available for you to use. Student Study Space for Fall 2014 Abbotsford and Chilliwack at CEP campuses Mon, … Read more

Teaching Matters newsletter launched

We are excited to present UFV’s new teaching and learning newsletter, a resource designed to share information on a variety of topics each month. We will be highlighting some of the research as well as reaching out to some of our own UFV faculty for their tips. This month’s issue is focused on student motivation. … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Disability Advisor To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 10/01/2014

UFV Theatre offers 2-for-1 deal for employees for Theatresports — Sept 19

UFV Theatre is offering UFV employees a two-for-one deal for the TheatreSports night at the UFV performance theatre on Fri, Sept 19 at 7:30 pm. The regular prices are $21, or $16 for students and seniors. UFV Performance Theatre UFV Yale Road campus (aka Chilliwack North) 45635 Yale Road, Chilliwack Prices: $21 Regular, $16 Students … Read more

Women’s basketball — CIS bronze medalists ready to defend legacy

The Cascades women’s basketball team hasn’t played an official game since upsetting the Saskatchewan Huskies 69-57 last March. That game, played during the CIS Final 8 national championship in Windsor, Ontario, was the triumph of a Cascades dynasty, winning the team its only CIS medal in program history and definitively answering the question of UFV’s … Read more

Women’s soccer off to a strong start

The UFV Cascades women’s soccer team pulled what they might bitterly consider a “Trinity Western” this weekend by foiling the TRU WolfPack’s hopes of victory with two late goals. The Cascades were victims of a similar outcome last weekend in their season opener against TWU, yet UFV showed no remorse in coming from behind to … Read more

McQuarrie continues to weigh in on strike

With news that the two sides have reached a tentative deal in the teachers’ strike, business professor Fiona McQuarrie’s phone may be ringing a little less often. She has appeared on TV, radio, and in print dozens of times during the dispute, sharing her expert opinion in labour relations. Here’s a story featuring McQuarrie from … Read more

More great UFV photos — Hope party, Abby party, Corn Maze Day, Chilliwack party, U-Join

It’s a busy time at UFV with welcome-back activities and 40th anniversary celebrations. Check out photos of the Hope Centre party, Abbotsford campus party,  U-Join, UFV Day at the Chilliwack Corn Maze, and the Bluegrass and BBQ 40th anniversary party at the Chilliwack campus. All photos are also available on UFV’s Facebook page for you … Read more

Internship information meeting — Sept 22

If you know of students who may be  interested in an internship opportunity, tell them to come to an information meeting on Mon, Sept 22 at 2:30 p.m., in Abby A229. Instructors Cherie Enns and Stephen Piper will be on hand to answer your questions. For more information, contact Myra Hughes at myra.hughes@ufv.ca 09/22/2014

Pipelines, Rights, and Boundaries — panel discussion Sept 29

Panel Discussion — Global to Local Context Mon, Sept 29  7-9 pm Abby B101 Panel discussion and speakers will include: Land Rights and Boundaries: Hugh Brody, Film Maker Human Rights and Corporate Sector: Charis Enns , PhD Candidate Land Claims and Development: Dr. Ken Brealey, Associate Dean of Faculty, UFV Aboriginal Rights and Title, Impacts … Read more

UFV Banner Self-Service maintenance — Sept 28

To improve system stability, IT Services will be performing Banner Self-Service infrastructure upgrades within scheduled maintenance window: Sun, Sept 28 – 7-11 am Banner Self-Service and myUFV will be unavailable during that time. This includes all Banner users and anyone accessing Student, Faculty, or Employee Information through myUFV. Student and Employee Email, and Online Learning … Read more

Weight-loss study recruiting male participants

Dr. David Harper of the UFV Kinesiology and Physical Education department is recruiting male participants (from UFV faculty and staff) interested in a nutritional intervention that addresses insulin resistance and chronic disease. In the 12-week study you might lose up to 10 kg of body fat, reduce pain and inflammation, improve sleep and energy, improve … Read more

UFV International is hiring Global Student Associates

Are you interested in working on campus? Would you like to learn more about International Education and developing intercultural competencies? Current UFV students are encourage to check out the following link to find out more about the new Global Student Associate positions and how to apply. Go to http://www.ufv.ca/international/international_student_life/global-student-associates/ For more information, contact UFV International … Read more