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Cascades Men’s Basketball baffle Bison in nail-biter victory The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team (7-5) powered to a pair of road wins last weekend in Winnipeg, while the women’s team split a tight series following an overtime loss Friday. The Cascade men were pushed to the edge by the Manitoba Bisons (1-11) Saturday night, but … Read more
UFV International welcomed over 90 new international students from 16 countries for the Winter 2014 semester. The two days of orientation included an introduction to UFV in areas such as academic advising, health insurance, transportation, accommodation, and Canadian culture. New international students also joined in New Student Orientation where all new students to UFV were … Read more
A new grant has been developed to support students in becoming global citizens here at University of the Fraser Valley. Global Citizenship Grants (GCG), a bursary of up to $500 for SUS ratified student clubs or assocations, are designed to support UFV student-led events, activities, projects, training sessions or other appropriate ventures that encourage the … Read more
The UFV Counselling department is offering a free two-hour workshop on the Abbotsford campus to help students determine their dream career. Participants will take free career assessments to find out how their interests, personality, and values influence their career choice. 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Pick a date: Feb 5, 12; Mar 5, 19: Apr … Read more
Thursday, February 13, is the date to learn how to study smart. Students are encouraged to attend workshops on the Abbotsford campus on topics of reading and note taking, too many assignments and too little time, exam anxiety, memory, test prep, and active learning strategies. For more information and to register contact UFV Student Services … Read more
Catch your basketball and volleyball Cascades at home this season: Basketball: Sat, Feb 15 TWU 5 pm/7 pm Volleyball: Fri, Feb 14 CBC 6 pm/8 pm
Student study space Abbotsford campus, Winter 2014 These classrooms are available up to the end of classes, except where noted: Monday: A264 11:30am – 3pm except Jan 13, April 7 D115 5:30pm – 9:30pm up to April 7 Tuesday: A421 8:30am – 12:50pm up to Feb 25 Wednesday: D115 5:30pm – 9:30pm except Feb 19 … Read more
Dr. Barbara Messamore of UFV’s History department published an article in Wednesday’s online edition of the Globe and Mail (Jan 8) about the Fathers of Confederation. Dr Messamore replies to celebrated author Richard Gwyn who has argued that Sir John A. Macdonald was the key person who created Confederation in 1864-7. Dr Messamore argues that … Read more
“Superdiversity and its implications for Canada” Dr. Daniel Hiebert, Geography, UBC Thursday Jan 16, 2:30-4 pm. Abby A413 “Superdiversity” denotes a transformation of population patterns, especially arising from shifts in global mobility. Around the world there have been increasing movements of people from more varied national, ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds; in addition, there has … Read more
Continuing the work of the Admissions Review task force, OReg Admissions has been involved in an admissions review since May, 2013. Working with OReg team members, departments, and Millennium Consulting, OReg has worked very hard to review business processes and policies, with a goal of streamlining and automating several processes in order to provide applicants … Read more
The winter schedule for the Municipal Pension Plan free member seminars is live! The two seminars are: • Your Pension, Your Future (1½ hours), for new and mid-career plan members. • Thinking About Retiring (2 hours), for members within five years of retirement. All plan members, including those receiving long-term disability benefits, are welcome. To … Read more
The Writing Centre would like to inform faculty about a new way we can support your students in their writing. Our data on usage show that students who receive orientations to the Writing Centre in their courses do indeed tend to use it more often and more effectively. We therefore encourage faculty in all areas … Read more
Deadline is this Wednesday! The Standout – Recognizing UFV Student and Alumni Leaders It’s that time of year again to nominate your ALL-STAR students and alumni. Do you know a student who has excelled at or experienced a leadership opportunity that has impacted their education? Why not feature this student in UFV’s Leadership Magazine: The … Read more
Thank you UFV staff and students for your support in welcoming our new students at the Winter 2014 New Student Orientation. In total we welcomed 150 new students to UFV. In addition, we also had over 50 enthusiastic student and staff volunteers. Photos of Winter NSO can be viewed on the UFV Facebook page and … Read more
In anticipation of our move to a new UFV Room Bookings system we would like to invite you to attend one of our training sessions: Abbotsford Mon, Jan 13, B132, 2:30-3 pm Thurs, Jan 16 B132, 11:30 am-noon Chilliwack Tues, Jan 14, A0022, 10-10:30 am Wed, Jan 15, A0022, 11:30-noon We urge you to take … Read more