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Getting hands-on experience is how we learn about the world, and how we learn about ourselves. The growth of experiential learning opportunities are growing at University of the Fraser Valley and in our communities. On Wednesday Nov 12 from 2:30-4:00pm in B101, Abby campus, the event “Exploring Global Indigeneity through Internships” will highlight the journey … Read more
The UFV women’s soccer team fell achingly shy of the podium at the CIS national championships, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the bronze medal game on Sunday morning in Quebec City. The Cascades dominated the first half at Telus-UL Stadium, and took a 1-0 lead when Jade Palm headed the ball … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley basketball teams opened the Canada West regular season by sweeping a weekend series against the UBC Okanagan Heat in Kelowna. The Cascades women worked overtime in Friday’s opener – Kaitlyn McDonald was fouled on a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the fourth quarter, and she hit all three … Read more
The UFV volleyball squads were in action at home vs. the Capilano Blues on the weekend, and the two teams had vastly different experiences. The Cascades women and the Blues engaged in fantastic five-set battles both nights, with UFV prevailing on Friday and Capilano salvaging a weekend split on Saturday. The men, meanwhile, made relatively … Read more
UFV adjunct professor Ged Martin reckons he’s done well to survive challenges from students in an upper-level history class, who asked him some tough questions. The class, on pre-Confederation Canada, had read some of Ged Martin’s recent work on Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and were keen to ask questions. “I expected … Read more
Come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Thurs, Nov 20 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Michael Dayan, Art History & Visual Studies department — Visual art: Emotional healing through creativity Aleksandra Idzior, Art History & Visual Studies department — Fighting for the same cause Sponsored by and with the generous … Read more
The room booking portal will not be available on the following dates due to server and software upgrades. November 8, 9, 10, and 11. Office of the Registrar, Scheduling http://roombookings.ufv.ca/Portal/ For more information, contact Vera White PHipps at vera.whitephipps@ufv.ca 11/11/2014
Gold medalist Jasmit Phulka led the charge for UFV’s wrestling team at the Simon Fraser University International tournament last weekend. Phulka, competing in the 86-kilogram senior men’s division, battled his way to the title, capping his run with a 10-1 triumph over Josh Kim of SFU. Fellow varsity athlete Rohit Thandi came through with a … Read more
UFV’s rowing team wrapped up its fall season with a solid showing at the Head of the Lake regatta in Seattle on Sunday. The event, held on Lake Washington, is the largest fall rowing regatta on the West Coast, and drew 2,000 athletes from the high school, university and club ranks. The collegiate races were … Read more
All web services including, but not limited to the UFV website, myUFV, myClass, staff email and student email will be unavailable between 6 am and 9 am on Sun, Nov 16. Internet and wireless services on the Abbotsford campus will also be unavailable during this period. The service interruption is necessary to complete upgrades critical … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant to the Director, FOIPOP and Academic Integrity Bookstore Assistant, Chilliwack Bookstore Clerk, Abbotsford. 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 … Read more
Calling all potential elves!!! We are now recruiting candidates for the highly prestigious Elf University. The Elf Training Institute is a free, fun-filled holiday event for the all the children of staff, faculty, and students of the UFV community. Each child will be taken through a series of elf-specific crafts and activities that will allow … Read more
Dear Faculty and Staff: The United Way Campaign for 2014 is about to launch at UFV, marking the 31st consecutive year of staff and faculty support for the United Way. United Way of the Fraser Valley supports 24 community partners and 11 local programs throughout an area stretching from 272nd Street in Aldergrove to Boston … Read more
Join Art History/Visual Arts for a tour of an enlightening and inspiring art lovers’ paradise. From Checkpoint Charlie & Nefertiti To Gates of Ishtar & Berlin Wall From Altar of Zeus & Brandenburg Gate To Käthe Kollwitz & Museum & Hamburger Bahnhof Gallery From Sidewalk cafes & Currywurst To Humboldt University & The Reichstag. One … Read more
The UFV volleyball teams had a weekend of mixed results on their first road trip of the season. Facing the Vancouver Island University Mariners in Nanaimo, the Cascades women opened with a straight-sets victory (25-14, 25-23, 25-17) on Friday to run their record to 5-0. Katie Peacock and Emily Carroll tied for team-high honours with … Read more