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The UFV School of Business is presenting a great opportunity for all of you interested in connecting with potential employers in the field of finance. On Feb 5, 2016, there will be a Finance Career Networking Breakfast from 8:15 am to 11 am at the Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Road, Abbotsford. There will be round … Read more
Please share with your studens: 2016 grads can book their photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campus in March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 1–14 — Abbotsford campus Artona Mobile Studio — Mobile Studio located in … Read more
Are you coming back to school after a break? Looking for a place to connect with other mature students? Join our Mature Students workshop series and become a part of a school community! In six sessions you can learn efficient study skills, uncover your hidden strengths and become skilled at managing anxiety & stress. Where … Read more
One of the founders of the University of the Fraser Valley has passed away. Doug Hamilton, the first chair of the Fraser Valley College board, died on January 23, 2016. He was 91 years old. Hamilton was a key part of a community coalition that lobbied for access to post-secondary education in the Fraser Valley … Read more
UFV Baker house is now recruiting dedicated Students for Student Staff Positions in Summer & Fall/Winter of 2016/17! We are looking for… For Summer: up to three Resident Assistants (RA) & up to three Front Desk Assistants (FDA) For Academic 2016/17: One Senior Front Desk Assistant (Senior FDA), up to seven Resident Assistants (RA), and … Read more
It’s not often you find two UFV presidents (current and former) at the same event, but when your very successful basketball coach hits a career milestone, it’s an occasion. Women’s basketball coach Al Tuchsherer was honored for 500 games on Saturday night. Pictured with Al are President Mark Evered, Al’s wife Denise (also a UFV … Read more
UFV RECOGNITION AWARDS The UFV Board of Governors is launching three new awards to recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, and teamwork that supports the values, mission, and goals of UFV. Nominations are now open for the UFV Staff Excellence Award, the UFV Inspirational Leadership Award and the UFV Teamwork … Read more
Business professor Fiona McQuarrie was busy fielding media interviews on the Supreme Court’s announcement that it has agreed to hear a case related to the provincial government’s use of legislation to change teachers’ bargaining rights in 2002. McQuarrie spoke on this issue to CBC Radio, Canadian Press, The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun. … Read more
Tourism Abbotsford has been selected by UFV Business students for their winter semester class research project. The project topic is: to find out what types of visitor experiences would help develop the destination brand and overall experience. The students will be conducting focus groups to better understand the purpose of visits to the community, duration … Read more
London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July 27 to August 10, 2016 UFV will send one Science student to London, UK summer 2016 (all expenses paid) to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) http://www.liysf.org.uk/ Past representatives have included: Timothy Richards (2012), Andrew Alexander (2013), Etienne Dreyer (2014) and Kevin Kobes (2015). Info … Read more
Blackboard E-Portfolio Thurs, Feb 25 11:30 am-12:30 pm Balckboard Files & Folders Tues, Feb 16 11:30 am-12:30 pm http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For Faculty & Staff For more information, contact Suvi Bains at suvi.bains@ufv.ca 02/26/2016
UFV Campus Recreation is repackaging its fitness class offerings for 2016, offering tremendous value to students, staff, and faculty through new pricing options. In years past, Campus Rec had charged fitness class participants on a session-by-session basis. This year, participants will pay a flat rate to access a fitness class for the entire semester. Classes … Read more
Welcome to all of UFV’s newest employees, and congratulations to those who have changed positions: Sherry Rempel — Administrative Assistant, Career Centre moved from Department Assistant, Institutional Research Michael Karpys –Mechanical Maintenance Worker, Facilities Marla Martin — Assistant, Enrolment Services, Office of the Registrar Rita Atake — Coordinator, Academic Success Centre
UFV Counselling Workshop Study Smart Day Thursday, February 11 Abbotsford Campus Sign-up FREE Study Skills Workshop! Pizza lunch included if you attend the Study Smart Day! Workshops & Times: Student Stress & Managing Time 10:00am-Noon Memory, Test Prep and Active Learning Strategies 12:15-1:35pm Exam Anxiety 1:45-3:00pm Do you want to study more effectively? Manage time … Read more
Are you interested in a career in Pharmacy? A free event open to all UFV students who want to learn more about the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program. UBC will be coming to the Abbotsford campus to speak about the new Entry-to-Practice PharmD program, the admission requirements, and the opportunities available in pharmacy. This is … Read more