Cascades volleyball teams eliminated in PacWest quarter-finals

The University of the Fraser Valley volleyball teams both saw their seasons come to an end on Thursday with losses in the PacWest quarter-finals. At the conference championship tournament at Camosun College in Victoria, the No. 4-seeded Cascades women dropped a five-set decision (23-25, 25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 15-8) to the No. 5 College of the … Read more

Dave Pinton joins UFV as Director of Communications

Dave Pinton is the new Director of Communications at the University of the Fraser Valley. He will lead the Communications team in media relations, crisis communications, events, and internal and external communication initiatives. He joined UFV on January 26 and reports to Leslie Courchesne, Executive Director, University Relations. “We’re looking forward to having Dave’s media … Read more

Basketball players Wierks, Moedt, Parchment named Canada West all-stars

University of the Fraser Valley basketball players Sarah Wierks, Jasper Moedt and Kevon Parchment have been named to the Canada West conference all-star teams. Heading the list is Wierks, who became the first Cascades women’s basketball player to earn a first team all-star nod since UFV joined Canada West in 2006. The 6’2” fifth-year centre … Read more

StudyAbroad — University of Poznan

UFV Visual Arts Department invites to a presentation by two visiting teachers, scholars and practicing visual artists: Dr. hab. Karolina Komasa – Dean of Sculpture and Space Activities, UAP and Professor Wojciech Hora – Product Design & Architecture Faculty, UAP Professors Komasa and Hora living in Poznań (Poland) each has a successful and vibrant artistic … Read more

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the UFV Counselling department!

Raise your hand for women’s empowerment by: 1.Writing an empowering message on one of the purple comment boards across the campus. 2.Attending a local March 8 event (one billion women rising) 3.Wearing purple clothing on Sun, March 8. Double your support by also liking International Women’s Day Facebook page! For more information, contact Tia Noble … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for March

1: Registration for the summer semester begins soon so remember to set aside $200 for your deposit — fee deferrals are not a given. 2: Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications — deadline is May 10. Note: This is an online application process. You will be able to access it through MyUFV on March … Read more

School of Business Research Development seminar a success

The UFV School of Business Research Development program facilitated a focus-group research seminar on Fri, Feb 13. This half-day, hands-on workshop introduced different types of qualitative research techniques such as observation techniques, in-depth interviews, focus groups, projective techniques, ethnographies, semiotics, as well as other qualitative methods. Participants viewed and analyzed a short video presentation of … Read more

New employees and moves/changes

Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on a new role at UFV: Christine Zapisocki – Manager, Housing & Residence Jelisa Fast – Database Assistant, University Advancement Jodi Noble – Disability Advisor, Disability Resource Centre Charline Johnsen – Department Assistant, SCMS, moved from Administrative Assistant, Arts Advice Centre Pamela … Read more

Warm weather unusual but not abnormal: Steve Marsh

Steve Marsh, Geography and the Environment department head, spoke to local radio recently about our warm winter weather: Warm weather unusual but not abnormal: expert Steven Marsh explains this winter can’t, by itself, be taken as proof of global warming VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – It’s Mid-February and you can almost leave the jacket at home as … Read more

Reaching out Together: Connections Through Social Work — April 28-May 1

The School of Social Work and Humans Services invites you to attend an exciting conference at UFV. Registration for Reaching out Together: Connections Through Social Work is now open at Eventbrite please register here. The conference will provide a variety of learning opportunities such as applicable practice-based workshops, themed networking sessions, and insightful presentations delivered … Read more

New (old) Alice Display in Chilliwack Library

Alice is in the library. After several years of looking through bubble wrap, Alice from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, is looking out over student efforts in the Chilliwack library. Alice says she’s happy to be back after years in a back cupboard where she could … Read more

Teaching Matters workshop — Evaluation Design

Evaluation Design This workshop will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of multiple assessment tools and how to increase the number of ways that students are evaluated. Wed, Mar 25 11:30 am–12:30 pm Facilitator: Molly Ungar These workshops are for all faculty and staff. Please email tlcevents@ufv.ca if you want to attend or would like more … Read more