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Know any students with communications and design experience? The Canada-India Business Council is currently looking for part-time summer interns who can help in the areas of communications, research, and graphics/website/design. For further information or to submit a resume, please contact us at info@canada-indiabusiness.ca. 04/30/2014
UFV criminologist Yvon Dandurand spoke on CBC radio Wednesday about the use of knives in crime in the wake of the tragedy in Calgary. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary-stabbings-how-knife-crime-in-canada-can-cause-moral-panic-1.2611698 The story was also picked up by the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/16/calgary-stabbings-university_n_5158024.html
Every year people from University of the Fraser Valley and its surrounding community come together to support one of the most exciting and culturally enriching events in the Visual Arts department: the BFA Grad Show. This year the exhibit will feature the largest graduating class to date. Everyone is invited to the opening reception on … Read more
Is it possible to revise our FA&A Tips of the month for April? I have an additional tip that I would like to include. Here is the revision: ——– Tip #1: Registration for Summer semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. Tip #2: Start … Read more
Abbotsford–CIVL Radio 101.7 FM congratulates JOHN WELSH, TRISTAN SMITH AND FRANKLYN CURRIE for advancing to the final round of the #CIVLSSBattle! On Friday, April 11, the 3 talented singer-songwriters will battle for one final time during the intermissions at the Abbotsford Heat game, after which the viewing audience and Facebook fans online will vote for … Read more
Welcome to new employee: Bhupinderjeet Singh — Business Intelligence Developer, Institutional Research and Integrated Planning
Convocation 2014 — class cancellations UFV’s Convocation is Thurs, June 12 and Fri, June 13. As per UFV’s established practice, all day-time classes (semester-based not training-day based) that start prior to 5:30 pm will be cancelled during Convocation. Please note that this does NOT affect Trades classes (at TTC or Aerospace campuses) or any PTV … Read more
It’s not every day you turn 40! UFV celebrated 40 years by hosting Premier Christy Clark as she officially opened the new Agriculture Centre of Excellence on the Chilliwack campus, holding afternoon cake celebrations at the Abbotsford campus in Alumni Hall and in the new ACE in Chilliwack (tours included), and co-presenting The Sky is … Read more
We invite you to join us at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) inaugural portfolio show. Come and meet us and experience the full spectrum of our creativity — then mix and match with our great guest speakers. Find out more at http://designmission.ca/ Mission Wed, April 16 5-7 pm: Reception Meet the designers … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards is looking for volunteers to sit on the Awards Selection committee for adjudication of the UFV Leadership Awards. Adjudication takes place on June 4 from 9:30-3:30pm (length of time depends on the number of applications and the number of volunteers). Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in participating, please … Read more
Photographers from Marketing and Communication and University Advancement have been busy capturing several events and programs on our campuses recently. Here are links to a few of the images. UFV 40th anniversary celebrations in Mission and Hope President Mark Evered visited the Mission campus and Hope centre yesterday to celebrate UFV’s 40th anniversary Bif Naked … Read more
We are seeking nominations for student speakers for our June 12 and 13 Convocation ceremonies. Selection as a student speaker is considered an honour for a graduate. Those selected receive a certificate acknowledging they were a student speaker at Convocation, and will be profiled in Convocation publicity. We also make space available for their guests … Read more
Baker House Residence is accepting applications now for Summer 2014 and Fall/Winter 2014-15. Go to http://www.ufv.ca/residence to learn more and to apply! Baker House is much more than just a place to live; it’s the best way to get a complete university experience. Living on campus at UFV means small communities of students living, working, … Read more
2014/15 Health Spending Account funds designation forms were distributed in early March and were due in Human Resources March 28, 2014. If you are a permanent employee and did not receive an HSA Funds Designation form please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 04/04/2014
In conjunction with the Fashion Design department’s annual student fashion show, the Abbotsford Library has a new display titled UFV Library has Absolute Style (highlighting the fashion design collection). Details are available on the library’s blog. Please come to the library and see our amazing collection of books, DVDs, and journals on all aspects of … Read more