Art Revolution! with Amber Price — Oct 12

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Join Amber Price, the visionary founder and artist director of the Chilliwack Mural Festival. Explore some of the murals that transformed Downtown Chilliwack into an explosive outdoor gallery of cutting-edge, world-class art. Social change is created when we DO something about the things that bother us! Price will talk about using her long history of … Read more

2023 Retirement Dinner — Nov 21

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We invite you to attend the 2023 retirement dinner to celebrate the careers of 19 employees as they retire from UFV. Carol Ambridge, Supriya Bhargavan, Cathy Brooks, Pamela Causton, Ron Dart, Eric Davis, Greg Davis, Susan Duncan, Robert Harding, Wayne Henry, Gilmour Jope, Randy Kelley, Lucy Lee, JoAnne Nelmes, Jacqueline Nolte, Adele Phillips, Terry Staff, … Read more

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Sept 30

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Ey swáyel, As I reflect on last week’s announcement from the Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) team regarding the atrocities committed at St. Mary’s Residential School, Coqualeetza Industrial Institute, All Hallows School, and Coqualeetza Indian Hospital, I am filled with sadness and anger as I continue to learn of the experiences of … Read more

Threats and Challenges in Global Politics — Oct 12

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Join UFV political science faculty at this interactive event. Engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morrocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crises, the Russia-Ukraine war, AI and democracy, press freedom and feminism … Read more

Weaving Social-Emotional Learning Through Books and Drama — Oct 6

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The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more

FECHD Coffee Social — Feb 8

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The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development Dean’s Office is once again hosting a series of coffee socials for our faculty. FECHD faculty, staff, and sessionals are invited to relax and chat with colleagues over their favourite beverage. Thurs, Feb 8 2-3:30 pm Abby C1429   For more information, contact Angie Reid at angie.reid@ufv.ca … Read more

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: Situating culture, identity and place in climate change risk mitigation and resilience — Prof. Christine Kenney — Sept 28

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Global advocacy for culturally diverse and socially inclusive approaches to climate change risk mitigation and adaption is developing. The 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a prime exemplar, promotes policy recognition of Indigenous environmental management knowledges and practices. Yet, the inclusion of Indigenous climate change management techniques in policy frameworks has primarily been informed … Read more

Barbara Salingre receives provincial award

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Congratulations to Barbara Salingre, BEd advisor and associate professor in Teacher Education, who received the Association of BC Deans of Education (ABCDE) Teacher Educator award this year. Barbara was a founding employee in the Teacher Education program in 2006 and has been at employed at UFV in various capacities since 1991. 2023 Teacher Educator award … Read more

Visiting scholar open talk with David Kim-Cragg — Oct 26

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Join David Kim-Cragg, PhD as he presents his paper, “A Crack in Christendom: The Impact of the Korean Democratization Movement on Canadian Theological Education, 1950 to 1980”. October 26, 2023, 4:30-6 pm, Abbotsford campus, Building K, room K180. This paper explores the stories of Koreans who received a theological education in Canada and the way … Read more

Student grant writing workshop CGM program — Sept 27

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The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Award value is $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable. Wed, Sept 27 1-3 … Read more

CERA (Centre for Education on Research and Aging) Day 2023 — Oct 13

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We’re excited to invite you to attend our one-day, FREE event! CERA Day 2023 will be held on the UFV Abbotsford campus on Oct 13 from 9 am to 2:45 pm. Refreshments and lunch will be generously provided by the City of Abbotsford. The research faculty members at CERA are hosting a day of presentations … Read more

Perspectives of Global Developments — Oct 12

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Join UFV Political Science faculty in this interactive event and engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crisis, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine among other issues. … Read more