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Darren Blakeborough, an assistant professor in Social, Cultural, and Media Studies, wrote a series of articles on homelessness-related issues for the Chilliwack Times recently. Blakeborough is the author and primary researcher of a Chilliwack Social Research and Planning Council commissioned report on homelessness and low-barrier housing. The report was presented to city council. It recommends … Read more
Agriculture professor Tom Baumann spoke to Abbotsford Learning Plus recently about how 2015 was the earliest year ever in recorded history for most fruit and vegetable crops. It was not an extremely hot year but summer started in March and went all the way to October. The challenges that growers faced to produce our locally … Read more
Every year around the birthday of the late George Manuel, UFV hosts an annual event to bring awareness to the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This year we are focusing on the rights of Indigenous children in care with Guest Speaker Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. This is timely given the Truth and Reconciliation Commission call to … Read more
This week the UFV camera caught the action at the very popular Terry O’Reilly event, part of the President’s Lecture Series. See photos here and Storify summary here. Maybe we quoted your tweet! Other events of note: Career fair, photos here; addictions alumni panel, summary here; regional skills competition and Try a Trade event, photos … Read more
From tips for grandparents on how to support breastfeeding to the facts about ‘study drugs’ for university students, this year’s Health Fair offers advice for the entire family. Running 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mon, March 14, the fair is hosted by fourth-year UFV’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, continuing a tradition that … Read more
The UFV School of Business and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce co-hosted its first Business-after-Business mixer in the SUB building on February 25. The event welcomed over 100 guests from the community, the university, and Chamber of Commerce. The event served as an opportunity for local businesses to mix and mingle, and gave the School … Read more
First-year students welcome you to their home away from home! Come for tea and browse through a showcase of graphic and digital design projects, experiential learning, and community partnerships. See a sneak preview of the upcoming Continuing Education Centre for Creative Development. Thurs, April 21, 2 to 5 pm UFV Mission campus 33700 Prentis Avenue … Read more
Register now for a Plein Air Painting Institute (PAPI) Space is limited in this creative and progressive six-week Plein Air Painting Institute led by UFV art professor Shelley Stefan. Learn how to oil paint in the natural and agricultural landscapes of the Fraser Valley. This course is for artists of all levels and is a … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs recently: Whitney Fordham — Manager, Alumni Relations, University Relations; moved from Housing Assistant, Guest Housing/Conferencing, Student Services Tony Shum — Financial Analyst & Liaison, Finance & Administration Rebekah Brackett — Janitor, Facilities Nazli Akhtari — Department Assistant, Theatre Sherri Magson — Advancement … Read more
The Hope Centre Student Health Challenge is running Feb 1–April 13, 2016, with a wrap-up party April 18 at the Hope Centre. Participating students each keep a monthly log of their activity and earn bonus points for water consumption and refraining from sugar-sweetened beverages. Participants have a chance to win fitness- and health-related prizes both … Read more
As project manager for UFV, Jorge Candia keeps a low profile while planning and working behind the scenes on construction projects for the university. But lately, the limelight has crept his way. Jorge’s grandson, Jacob Tremblay, is a big-screen sensation and on Sunday, February 28, the nine year old took centre stage as a presenter … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Mon, Mar 7, 7:30 pm – Joan Jett Concert Sat, Mar 26, 7 pm – Legends of Nashville Concert Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in … Read more
We are seeking nominations for Student Speakers for our June 2 and 3 Convocation ceremonies. 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. We also make space available for their … Read more
UFV is a-buzz with activity. Just before reading break, the UFV Library and Indigenous Affairs office hosted an Aboriginal storytelling day at the Chilliwack campus. See photos here.The School of Business hosted a popular finance networking breakfast recently. See photos here. UFV students from Africa ran a Celebrating African Culture event in honour of Black … Read more
The Festival of Learning (http://festival.bccampus.ca) is a celebration of teaching and learning in post-secondary education. It is an unprecedented collaboration of existing groups and annual events hosted together during an exciting four-day festival experience. Educators, leaders and professional staff involved in teaching and learning in BC higher education will find a variety of opportunities to … Read more