Sheppard brings Champions for Health to Antigua again

KPE professor Joanna Sheppard is once again bringing a group of 25 UFV students (from KPE and Teacher Education programs) to Antigua, West Indies.  The 2014 Champions for Health Promoting Schools program will run from April 28-May 26, 2014. “School programs can play a vital role in the provision of learning opportunities that protect and … Read more

E-permit parking now available to non-permanent employees

In collaboration with Impark, UFV has introduced e-permit parking for non-permanent UFV employees. A non-permanent employee can register only one vehicle on the e-permit system and must purchase a minimum of one month at a time ($25/month). This new e-permit system will streamline the application process and provide more convenient service to non-permanent employees. Changes … Read more

PD event: Culture in the classroom — May 12

Internationalization and shifting domestic demographics have contributed to increasing cultural diversity on Canadian campuses. This diversity brings both challenges and opportunities. This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of internationalization trends in higher education and how intercultural frameworks and tools can help us become more effective educators in this 21st century environment. Mon, … Read more

The Heartbleed Bug — UFV ITS response

By now, many people will have heard about the Heartbleed bug, a newly discovered vulnerability in a widely used encryption program called OpenSSL. This issue is widespread as OpenSSL is used to secure communication of confidential information such as passwords, credit card numbers and other personal data across the Internet. IT Services is treating this … Read more

Summer interns needed for communications/design job

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

Dandurand on CBC

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

Coming soon — BFA Grad Show 2014!

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

Financial Aid and Awards Tips for April

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

#CIVLSSBattle Final Round at Heat Game April 11–UFV Students Receive Discount on Tickets

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

Convocation 2014 — class cancellations

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

Graphic + Digital Design portfolio show — April 16 and 24

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

UFV Leadership Awards adjudication — volunteers needed

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