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The UFV cameras visited the Home Sweet Home open house presented by first-year Graphic Design students in Mission on April 21. See photos here. The program also had a “photo couch” for some fun candids. There was a lot of UFV experience on hand at the service recognition dinner on April 21. And we caught … Read more
Dr. Carl Peters, a English instructor, is celebrating the publication of his latest book, Studies in Description: Reading Gertrude Stein’s Tender Buttons, published by Talon Books.Read more about the book here and about a Vancouver launch event on Tues, April 26 here.
Dr. Martha Dow of Social, Cultural and Media Studies is involved in a new joint initiative with the City of Surrey that will tap into the potential of seniors in the community. The Elder Bank will focus on the value of elders as experts, entertainers, and educators. More information: You can hear Martha interviewed on … Read more
The Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies will be celebrating its 10th (2006-2016) Anniversary with a signature event. For more information, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/cics For more information, contact Sharanjit Sandhra at sharanjit.sandhra@ufv.ca 09/30/2016
Do you know a student who has a strong understanding of their academic discipline, is an exemplary writer, and is looking for a job? The Academic Success Centre is recruiting students who have all of those qualities and who enjoy helping their fellow students. Becoming a peer tutor gives students training on how to help … Read more
Visual Arts assistant professor Melanie Jones has directed an independent film about a young female DJ looking for love. Jones was interviewed about the film by the Vancouver Sun. Read more here.
When nursing professor Deborah Larson’s colleagues and students heard she was going to retire, they decided a custom cake was in order. To see the cardiac cake, click here.
Please fill out the UFV Presidential Search survey, if you haven’t already, and let the search committee know what you think they should look for in potential presidential candidates. Everyone is welcome to participate. http://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=255009Presidential The survey will remain open until 4 pm on Wed, Apr 20, 2016. For up-to-date information about the presidential search, … Read more
The Festival of Learning schedule has an amazing assortment of sessions, workshops, and presentations ranging from Indigenizing Curriculum, Open Pedagogy, and Liberating Structures to Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) and (Education Technology User Group (ETUG) workshops – all under one banner. This testimonial of the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) workshop should make you want to attend … Read more
Consultation is underway for the final draft of the Subsequent and Concurrent Degree policy. Please send your comments to Elaine Harris via Elaine.harris@ufv.ca by Friday, May 13. For more information, contact Monique Castonguay at monique.castonguay@ufv.ca 05/13/2016
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.
Shirley Hardman, UFV’s Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, is quoted in a University Affairs article on indigenization at Canadian universities. Read the article here.
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
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
Dr. Catherine Hickson, a world-renowned volcanologist, returned to UFV with tales of witnessing and surviving the 1980 Mt. St. Helen’s eruption. Story and photos here. Students celebrated Holi in a very colourful way. Photos here.