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Over the past few years, Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world — except the United States. The Occupation of the American Mind takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on … Read more
Want to make sure your kids stay active this spring break? Join the UFV Cascades and UFV Kinesiology students for a physical literacy camp over March break that will have your child learning through PLAY! During this week, your child will work on developing their fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, and catching. We will … Read more
Dear UFV Community, Please find below a statement from Universities Canada on behalf of our fellow members regarding U.S. President Trump’s executive order preventing people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. We share deeply the concern about the effect this has on the free flow of knowledge, ideas, and people that is central … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for February Scholarship time is coming. Start researching your scholarship options now because there is often a fair amount of preparation involved in getting your applications ready for submission. Scholarship and Leadership applications (online format) will be available March 15 through myUFV. If you are on student loans and thinking … Read more
Congratulations to Katie Baird of Health Sciences on the birth of her son, Hutton John Baird, at 10:51 pm on January 20, 2017. Hutton weighed 7 lb 2 oz.
UFV was the Agricultural Producer award sponsorat the 22nd Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards Gala at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Jan 21. President Mark Evered presented the award to Forstbauer Family Natural Farm. Pictured with him are siblings Natalie and Niklaus Forstbauer. “Thanks to UFV for sponsoring this award and being a fierce leader in agriculture … Read more
It’s nomination season again. Betty Urquhart Community Service Award UFV is once again looking for unsung heroes. Do you know an individual or a group who has made the Fraser Valley a better place to live? People who make everyday contributions to their community but who may not be recognized? Consider nominating them for the … Read more
Thurs, Feb 9 1:15 – 2:45pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Save this date and come join us for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation University of the Fraser Valley received confirmation of funding in July 2016 from Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada to offer a program … Read more
The UFV Counselling Department invites you to take a break this Reading Break! Visit our booth for healthy snacks and tips on wellness and learning. Come de-stress with our therapy dog, MAC, or take a Mini-workshop to boost your study skills! When: 12-4pm, Tuesday Feb 14 Where: Student Union Building, Student Life (Bldg. S) Workshops: … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Senior Accountant, Statutory Reporting Assistant, Bookstore, Chilliwack Clerk, Bookstore, Abbotsford Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies Clerk, Assessment Services Assistant, Assessment Services Sessional Faculty, Summer 2017 Administrative Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Geography and … Read more
Breeding for the Future: The case for conserving, collecting, and evaluating wild crop relatives. Around the globe, plant breeders are in a race to stay ahead of rapidly evolving pest populations and a changing climate to develop new varieties in support of agricultural development, and to feed a growing world population. Wild crop relatives have … Read more
A harrowing exposé of Israel’s unique system of official discrimination. Wed, Feb 1 5pm B121 Abbotsford campus 95 minutes Narrated by Alice Walker (author of The Color Purple), Roadmap to Apartheid is a historical document of the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa and a film about why many Palestinians feel they are … Read more
The Library is holding a sale of almost 400 new poetry books (published in 2014). The books will be sold for a nominal amount with proceeds going toward UFV Library Heritage Collection. Please drop by Feb 6-10 in the Abbotsford Library. For more information, contact Selena Karli at selena.karli@ufv.ca 02/10/2017
UFV is going to be part of BC’s largest tech conference. On March 14 and 15, the #BCTECH Summit will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre. This is an opportunity not only to bring together BC’s vibrant and innovative tech community but also the convergence of traditional industries, business leaders, government and academia that are … Read more
After 22 years of dedicated service Shelley Chute is retiring from UFV. Come to Finnegan’s Pub and help us say good-bye and wish her well on her adventure to Costa Rica. Fri, Feb 17 From 4 pm onwards. For more information, contact Catherine Wilson at catherine.wilson@ufv.ca 02/17/2017