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A reading list for the UFV 2025 visioning exercise has been compiled and new material is added regularly. If you are interested in reviewing the list, it is located at http://blogs.ufv.ca/ufv2025/2015/02/01/reading-list/. Feel free to suggest other resources and/or materials through the discussion board.
An engaging 84-second video showcasing Dr. Gwen Point’s installation as UFV’s Chancellor is now available for viewing on multiple platforms. Created by former UFV student Jesse Kaufman, in collaboration with UFV’s University Relations department, the video has already garnered more than 1,200 views via UFV’s Facebook page (facebook.com/goUFV). It’s also available on YouTube here, and … Read more
Nominations are being sought for student speakers at convocation, June 11 and 12. Selection as a student speaker is considered an honour for a graduate. Those selected receive an honorary certificate acknowledging they were a student speaker at convocation, and will be profiled in convocation publicity. Space is made available for their guests in the … Read more
To Light a Candle – a film by Maziar Bahari Iran stops Bahá’ís from teaching and studying at university. But they do teach. And they do study. Join us for an informative film screening and panel discussion, co-presented by UFV. Thurs, Feb 26 Doors open at 6:30 pm, Program starts at 7 pm. The Reach … Read more
The Course Credit (105) policy (former title Assignment of Course Credit policy) has been rewritten and is being circulated for further consultation. This policy review examined the credit-hour measure and course credit policies. The old policy resulted in inconsistent credit assignment across the institution. As part of the consultation process, the UEC policy subcommittee invites … Read more
Your Student Union Society (SUS) is hiring six major part-time roles for the 2015-2016 year. These positions are: Advocacy Officer — 20h/week Clubs & Associations Officer — 20h/week Engagement Officer — 20h/week Equalities Officer — 20h/week Finance Officer — 20h/week Services Administrative Coordinator — 30h/week All positions pay $11/hour and include a parking pass. This … Read more
In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is celebrated yearly on March 21, the Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN) will be presenting a round table discussion on the Barbaric Cultures Act being proposed by the Federal Government of Canada. This UFV panel will by led by Vancouver based lawyer … Read more
Come out and attend the final lecture in the 2014-15 Research Lecture Series! Justice and Peace Building: Transforming Criminal Justice Institutions in Conflict-Afflicted Societies Wed Mar 4 4 pm Abby B101 For more information, contact Yvette Fairweather at Yvette.Fairweather@ufv.ca 03/05/2015
Interested in a career in counselling? Come to the Student Psychology Association’s Careers in Counselling Panel. Wed, Feb 25 11 am-2 pm Abby A225. Lunch will be provided! The panel is a great opportunity for students that are curious about what directions they can go in with their social work or psychology degree. https://www.facebook.com/ufvspa For … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley men’s wrestling team earned a bronze medal in its first trip to the Canada West championship. Competing at the University of Calgary’s Jack Simpson Gym on Friday and Saturday, the CIS No. 1-ranked Cascades combined for six individual medals and 40 points. That left them in third place behind … Read more
UFV’s Graphic and Digital Design program collaborated on another successful Pecha Kucha event last week. See the summary here, on the GDD program blog. See the photos by GDD student Imroze Deol here.
Are you looking for an opportunity to meet with Human Resource professionals and alumni? The HR industry event is for students to network, get a better look into the industry and get advice from experienced professionals. Tues, Feb 24 5-7:30 pm Abby B121 Reserve your spot today! RSVP https://ufv-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Questions? Please contact the Career Centre … Read more
Several members of our UFV community have recently inquired about using the new Outlook app for iOS and Android devices. Please be advised that because of several security and privacy issues that have surfaced, IT Services is recommending that this app not be used as a client for UFV mail. The primary security concern is … Read more
Save the Date for the UFV Wide PD Day Mon, April 27 8:30 am-4 pm Stay tuned for more information! http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact TLC Events at tlcevents@ufv.ca 03/31/2015
The Chilliwack Field Naturalists have their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm in the library at Vedder middle school. Guest speaker is UFV Geography’s Dr. Jonathan Hughes, whose topic is ‘Evidence for the Holocene to Anthropocene transition in the Fraser Lowland’. He will speak generally about the Anthropocene and then provide examples … Read more