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In Darren Blakeborough’s latest course, Zombies on the Brain: Popular Culture & the Living Dead, he uses cultural objects as teaching examples to open up “the same theories by the same dead old white guys.” Blakeborough sees the true value of this approach as the way it makes those otherwise drier concepts more accessible to … Read more
Welcome to new employees and congratulations to those moving to a new job Kuljit Badesha — Janitor, Facilities Amber Johnson — Janitor, Facilities Camilla Coates — Senior Graphic Designer, University Relations; moved from Graphic & Digital Design Mac Technician, Graphic & Digital Design Karsten Renaerts — Advisor, Disability Services Lori Fowler — Assistant, Program Development, … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for November Registration for next semester is just around the corner. Remember to set aside $200 for your winter semester deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. If you require a student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so now by going to www.studentaidbc.ca … Read more
See summaries and photos of the launch of the Chilliwack Creative Commission, hosted at the UFV Aboriginal Gathering Place on the Chilliwack campus on Oct 22; the second annual Kin Day (Oct 19); and the Feeding 9 Billion Challenge, held over the Oct 17/18 weekend.
BFA alumna Suvi Bains’ upcoming photographic show is a series of intimate portrayals of Sikh men showing their unshorn hair. The exhibition was highlighted in The Province newspaper. See article here.
There’s still time for you to support UFV students by giving back to UFV through the Lifesaver campaign. And if you sign up for payroll deduction donations or make a one-time donation by Oct 31, 2015, an anonymous donor will match your gift. The Bookstore will be highlighting the Lifesaver campaign at its Customer Appreciation … Read more
From Dr. Peter Raabe of Philosophy: I’m teaching a third-year Philosophy of Mind course. The material is deep and difficult, and is often taught in a very dry, academic manner. But I’m teaching it with what might be called a seasonal-appropriate twist by bringing all sorts of fictional characters into the discussion. For example the … Read more
The main entrance-way to Buildings A and B on the UFV Abbotsford campus is a key thoroughfare and is not currently equipped for accessibility. Planned improvements address the need for ramps and walkways to make this entrance accessible for people with disabilities. The disruptive noise-related work on the building envelop of Building B is now … Read more
It was another busy week at UFV. While the UFV cameras can’t be everywhere, we did capture a few events. Honorary degree recipient Ginny Dennehy returned to UFV for a gripping and emotional presentation about choosing hope after tragedy. See photos here and a Storify summary here. UFV hosted the national collegiate golf championships at … Read more
You are invited to a dinner to honour 18 employees as they retire from UFV. Tickets can be purchased from Human Resources at a cost of $25 each, with all proceeds going to the UFV Retirees’ Bursary, benefiting UFV students in financial need. This year, we are honouring: Alan Stokes, Susan Milner, Lynne Wells, Jan … Read more
Ready and True: India and the Great War Oct 20–Nov 6 Through selected archival photographs, art work, and written accounts, Ready and True showcases the almost forgotten contribution of approximately 1.7 million Indian soldiers and non-combatants to the Great War. Offering an intimate glimpse into their experiences on the battlefield, at rest, and during convalescence, … Read more
The Nature of Sex Dr. Carin Bondar Adjunct Faculty, Biology, UFV Thurs, Nov 26 Noon Abby B101 Part of the Dean’s Seminar Series Carin Bondar has a PhD in biology from the University of British Columbia. A former ballerina known as the biologist with a twist, she is the writer and host of the web … Read more
For all College Pension Plan members: there will be a College Pension Plan retirement seminar at UFV on Wed, Feb 10, 2016 in Abby A225 at 2 pm. To register, please go to pensionsbc.ca.or the UFV Human Resources website under “Important Information”. Staff are members of the Municipal Pension Plan (not the College Pension Plan) … Read more
Senate is the academic governing body at UFV that is responsible for managing academic policies and advising the Board on policies of mutual interest. Senate business is conducted through its standing committees, and there are currently opportunities for students and graduate students to participate as representatives on the following standing committees for a two-year term … Read more
The Visual Arts department, with the support of the Indigenous Affairs office, presents a campus-wide art installation (Oct 15-16) called the REDress Project. Inspired by the work of Winnipeg Metis artist Jaime Black, several red dresses will be installed throughout UFV campus to bring awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women. Each … Read more