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The UFV employee golf tournament has officially sold out. Thank you for supporting the 35th employee golf tournament — and first annual tourney fundraiser for the Faculty and Staff Bursary. UFV thanks benefits provider Manulife as gold sponsor for the tournament. We look forward to seeing you at 8 am on Sat, May 9 at … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on a new position at UFV: Shannon Nielsen — Janitor, Facilities Kristi Mansley — Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Sean Rigter — Janitor, Facilities Caleb Zimmerman — Director, Marketing and Student Recruitment Steve Tuckwood — Director, Athletics & Campus Recreation Christina Forcier … Read more
Business associate professor Fiona McQuarrie was once again in demand for her labour relations expertise last week as media outlets sought perspective on the decision by B.C.’s highest court ruling that the province did not violate teachers’ charter rights, reversing two lower-court decisions in favour of a union that has fought for class size and … Read more
Doing some interesting research this summer? Do you have students working on projects, either in the lab or in the field? We in University Relations would like to hear about it. We’re always on the lookout for interesting story ideas for the UFV Today blog, Skookum magazine, and other UFV communications vehicles. Send your tips … Read more
Hi Anne Can we put a myUFV message out telling students that they can pick up a copy of Skookum Magazine? What do you think the best distribution location for it on campuses would be? Should I touch base with Student Life to see if they would be cool with being a distribution point? Link … Read more
Revisions to the Course Audit (108) policy have been made and is being circulated for consultation. As part of the consultation process, the Secretariat office invites the UFV community to submit feedback to Elaine Harris (Elaine.harris@ufv.ca) by May 22, 2015. A memo, the current and revised policy, and research on other institutions can be found … Read more
VA115 Project #3 Winter 2015 The Book as Art — Altered Book Project Instructor: Brenda Fredrick The space of a book is intimate and public at the same time; it mediates between private reflection and broad communication….enclosure and exposure…exterior gestures and internal journeys…books work as statements that stand on their own, they are realized and … Read more
For the second straight summer, UFV golf coach Chris Bertram will guide Team Canada at a major international tournament. Bertram has been named head coach of the Canadian men’s golf team for the 2015 Summer Universiade, which runs July 3-14 in Gwangju, South Korea. The sprawling multi-sport games will bring together over 12,000 athletes from … Read more
At this difficult time, UFV offers sincere condolences to the friends and family of Dakota Leslie. Although not a student at UFV, Dakota spent many hours on campus as a dedicated and popular DJ at CIVL Radio. Dakota’s enthusiasm, energy, and presence will be dearly missed by those his life touched. If you are a … Read more
IT Services Help Desk will be moving from our current location in B245, down the hall to B232 on Friday May 1st. Please note that we will be closed to walk-in traffic all day Friday. You can still contact us for service at the following: Email: helpdesk.its@ufv.ca Phone: 604-864-4610 Service Portal: http://ehelpdesk.ufv.ca Bryan Wilkinson Manager … Read more
The Faculty and Staff Association and the English department invite you to celebrate the career of one of UFV’s brightest stars. Twice president of the FSA, Dean of Arts from 2000 to 2005, and a popular and respected teacher, Virginia Cooke has had a career crowded with successes and achievements. After 37 years of teaching, … Read more
Tom Baumann of Agriculture was quoted in stories about Canada’s first biodome in stories in the Vancouver Sun and Province recently. 05/06/2015
The Graphic and Digital Design program steps out on Abbotsford’s HighStreet on Tuesday, April 28. Featuring a New Frontiers theme, the GDD program invites explorers to gather and discover the Fraser Valley’s emerging designers. Guides, maps, and field rations will be provided; taking field notes is encouraged. Sturdy but stylish attire recommended. The Valley Design: … Read more
Modern Agriculture magazine, a glossy publication aimed at the BC agriculture industry, is published by some current agriculture students as a private entrepreneurial endeavour. There are articles by UFV agriculture instructor Eric Gerbrandt and associate professor Tom Baumann in every edition. Read online at: http://modernagriculture.ca/emagazine/ 04/30/2015
Tom Baumann of UFV’s Agriculture Centre of Excellence was interviewed by iCNN re greenhouse designs for food production. See the interview here. The report will be translated into French, German, Spanish, and possibly other languages to be distributed globally. For more information, contact Tom Baumann at tom.baumann@ufv.ca 04/28/2015