Obituary: Henry Speer

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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Dr. Henry Speer, a biology instructor and one of our early faculty members, passed away on May 13, 2016. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 19. Henry was one of the earliest faculty members in the Science department at UFV, teaching biology from 1977 to … Read more

New Sponsorship policy

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A new Sponsorship (234) policy was recently approved. A copy of the new policy is attached for your information. For more information, please contact Monique Castonguay via monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/   05/31/2016

New employees/moves and changes

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Welcome to the following new employees and congratulations to those are starting a new position. Caroline Majeau – Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Science Caitlin Pascuzzo – Administrative Assistant, University Relations Esmeralda Bruce – Advancement Services Officer, University Relations Harman Grewal – Officer, Health, Safety & Wellness, Human Resources Vanessa Strilec – Clerk, Financial Aid Awards, … Read more

NSERC Notification of Intent to Apply for Discovery Grants deadline — Aug 1

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NSERC Notification of Intent to Apply for Discovery Grants Faculty who intend to apply for a NSERC Discovery Grant in the 2017 competition must submit a Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI) by the deadline date of Aug 1, 2016, at 8 p.m. (ET). NSERC will not accept any NOI after the deadline. http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/DGIGP-PSIGP_eng.asp For … Read more

Mother and daughter duo earn MA degrees together

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Congratulations to Michelle Rickaby, an instructional assistant in the Upgrading and University Prep department, and her daughter Melissa Bukta, department assistant in the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies. The two were both celebrating graduation from the Master of Arts in Educational Administration (Adult and Higher Education specialization) program at the University of South Dakota … Read more

UFV in photos and stories: PD Day, Heritage Fair, Visual Arts, Champions for Health

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UFV’s annual PD Day, which featured a theme of  Connect ~ Learn ~ Grow this year, was very well attended. See the Storify summary here and more photos here. The Heritage Fair, which featured historical displays from elementary students, was held on the UFV Abbotsford campus recently. See Storify summary here.  And UFV’s  annual Champions … Read more

Obituary — June Pitcher

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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the passing of June Pitcher, a longtime employee in Educational Technology Services on the Chilliwack campus. She passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. She had been with UFV since 1994, and became a permanent employee in 1998. Her daughter … Read more

UFV Dental provides community outreach for bigger and brighter smiles

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Making smiles bigger and brighter, the UFV dental program has continued to make community outreach an integral part of the student experience. Since the beginning of the program many school-aged children and seniors have benefited from dental health promotion and services provided by UFV students. Most recently, the UFV Dental program visited the Chehalis Community … Read more

UFV re-admission period changes

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UFV’s re-admission period has been updated from two years to one year, effective Winter 2017 term. Students will be required to submit an application if they: have not attended courses for one calendar year have not registered, or withdrew completely in the first semester.  

Call for nominations for UFV Alumni Association’s DAA/DYAA

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Do you know an outstanding UFV Alumni? Help us recognize them by nominating them for the UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni or Young Distinguished Alumni awards! The deadline for nominations is May 15. Please go here for details, or here  to submit your nominations on our quick and easy web form! For more information, contact … Read more