UFV in photos — April 4-7

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Spring is here, flowers are blossoming, and so is public art, slacklining,  and relaxation on the campus green. The Alumni Association hosted another successful commemorative wine launch on April 7, which was a busy day on the Abbotsford campus, as it also featured student microlectures and research day.

Message from the President, re: Cascade article on sexual assault

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Dear UFV community, Yesterday, the student newspaper, The Cascade, published an article on how our University responds to students who have been sexually assaulted.  The headline was “Nowhere to go”, a statement that is completely false.  I am writing because I fear the impact on any student needing help who reads this and assumes that … Read more

SUS Award winners & volunteers celebrated

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The inaugural SUS Student Awards & Volunteer Recognition Night celebrated dozens of  students, and culminated with the announcement of major award winners: Kelly Chahal Volunteer of the Year Award: Sahil Chawla Terry-Lynn Stone Club/Association of the Year Award: Arab Club Dr. Brian Minter Excellence in Leadership Award: Heather Campbell For more information, contact Rodrigo Madrigal … Read more

Obituary — Ellen Dixon

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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the passing of Ellen Dixon, who worked here for 12 years in a number of capacities. She passed away on March 9. Ellen started at UFV March, 1994, as an Auxiliary Learning Assistant in Adult Special Education. From September, 1996–June, 1997  she also worked an additional … Read more

Bio for Shelley Canning

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Shelley Canning I am an Associate Professor in Nursing at the University of the Fraser Valley and a member of UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging. I am also a doctoral student in the School of Nursing at UBC where my dissertation research explores issues of engagement, meaning, and quality of life for … Read more

Presidential Search public forums — Mon, April 4

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UFV will be holding two public forums for all members of the UFV community to provide feedback to the Presidential Search Committee. Input will be sought on the development of search criteria and recommendations of candidates. These forums will be held on: Mon, April 4 Chilliwack campus at CEP: 10-11 am Aboriginal Gathering Place — … Read more

2016-17 budget forums — video now online

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For those unable to attend the budget forums earlier this month, video from both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack forums is now available online. Please visit here to see the presentations by President Mark Evered and Chief Financial Officer Jackie Hogan. For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 04/22/2016

UFV launches improved New Student Orientation format

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UFV’s  Student Life department, in partnership with Academic Advising and UFV International, has unveiled a new format for New Student Orientation (NSO). Students starting at UFV this September will be invited to attend a two-part orientation program. NSO Part I — Start Your Journey will introduce new students and their supporters to UFV’s academic expectations … Read more

Revised Admission policy

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A revised Admission (80) policy was approved at Senate on March 11, 2016. As part of the process, the following policies were rescinded: Change in Admission Requirements (87), Re-admission (91), and Program Waiting Lists (89). If you have questions, please contact at monique.castonguay@ufv.ca 03/30/2016

Tactical Urbanism/Placemaking Planning Studio

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Interested in community planning, communication design, and place making? Home for the summer (May/June) and interested in upper-level applied professional learning opportunity/course? This course will focus on applying elements of the U-District plan to site both on campus and, potentially, off campus. The technique of Tactical Urbanism is this year’s focus, a term used to … Read more