Fiona McQuarrie on CBC Radio; Dandurand on Radio Canada TV

Business professor Fiona McQuarrie spoke on CBC Radio Kelowna this morning about the provincial teachers’ bargaining dispute. Here is the link to the audio. Criminology professor Yvon Dandurand recently taped an interview with Radio Canada television on the question of police enforcement of marijuana laws. It will be used in three segments of a four-part … Read more

Obituary: Len Greer

Some sad news: Lenard Greer, the first instructor in the automotive program at UFV back when it was Fraser Valley College, has passed away at the age of 93. He started at the college in 1978. Len is survived by his daughter, Susan, son, Bill, and grandson, Tyler; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He … Read more

Chris Hadfield: The Sky is Not the Limit — April 4

Experience legendary Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s story, and meet him in person. Tickets are now on sale for this inspirational event, presented by the University of the Fraser Valley and Summit Negotiations Society. Meet & Greet — 6 pm Participants will be addressed by Cmdr. Chris Hadfield, and will be treated to some of BC’s finest … Read more

Applying to graduate this semester? Book your photo session now!

Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on campus in March for your graduate portrait session ($15 sitting fee). March 1 – 14 Abbotsford Campus – Gravel Parking Lot 10b (url for hyperlink to map: http://connect.ufv.ca/document.doc?id=460 March 16 – 23 Chilliwack CEP Campus – Parking Lot 8 (url … Read more

2014 grads can book photo sessions now!

Please let your graduating students know professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campuses in March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 1–14 Artona Mobile Studio – Gravel parking lot 10b March 16–23 Artona Mobile Studio – Parking lot 8 … Read more

Returning lost Campus Cards

Found a lost or abandoned Campus Card? Please return the card(s) to the card office, located on the Abbotsford campus, room B239. Cardholders will be contacted while their cards are held for pick-up. For more information, contact Sheila St. Laurent at sheila.stlaurent@ufv.ca 03/07/2014

Volunteers needed — we want your fingernails!

Members of the Kinesiology and Physical Education department are conducting a study to examine the effects of intervention programs on children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The study is entitled ‘Strength-Based Interventions for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders’ and involves the development and evaluation of an exercise and a computer game-based neurofeedback program for affected … Read more

Muffins for Malaria — Mar 5

Culinary Arts and Agriculture students and their instructors are teaming up for a bake sale featuring delicious baked treats and an education fair to raise awareness and funds for bed nets to prevent malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-vectored disease that is the #1 killer of children in the world. Bed nets save lives. Wed, March … Read more

David Harper letter published in Globe and Mail

Dr. David Harper (KPE) added his two cents’ worth to the debate on adding calorie counts to restaurant menus in a letter published in Wednesday’s Globe and Mail. The real culprits, according to Harper? Sugar and refined flours. Read it here.

2014/15 Budget Plan presentations

All members of the UFV community are invited to attend one of two presentations on the 2014/15 Consolidated Budget Plan. The budget process and recommendations will be discussed. The Budget Plan will be going to the April 3 Board meeting for approval. Abbotsford:   Mon, March 3 11 am–noon Abby A225/229 Chilliwack:   Tues, March 4 3–4 … Read more

Manulife benefits now have an app

Manulife Financial, the benefits carrier for UFV employee group benefits, has announced the upcoming launch of Provider eClaims and Group Benefits Mobile app. You can find more information on the HR website under News and Special Announcements and Benefits. http://www.ufv.ca/hr/ For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 03/15/2014

Women’s basketball playoffs start at home Thurs Feb 27

The Cascades women’s basketball team begins their post-season at home this Thurs (Feb 27) at 7 pm against the University of Calgary Dinos, and games will continue at the same time Friday and Saturday as needed. Watch live at Abbotsford’s Envision Athletics Centre, or online at canadawest.tv. The women were tops in the Pacific division … Read more

‘Dulay Factor’ propels Cascades past Pronghorns and into Canada West Final Four

The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team shifted into overdrive Friday to down the Lethbridge Pronghorns 77-62 at the Envision Athletic Centre. The victory was achieved courtesy of a UFV 27-point fourth quarter, and assures the Cascades a spot in the Canada West Final Four next weekend (Feb 28 – March 1). Both Lethbridge and UFV … Read more