Financial Aid and Awards tips for January

1: Be sure to pay your fees before the January 20 deadline — Penalties apply if fees are not paid in full. 2: If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan funding, please contact Financial Aid and Awards right away. 3: Get your bursary applications prepared — first day to apply is Jan 15. 4: … Read more

New Campus Connector stop in Langley — Carvolth Exchange

The new UFV Campus Connector shuttlebus Langley stop is located at Carvolth Exchange, which is at 202 Street and Hwy 1. The location was selected because of its access to multiple routes and locations, well-lit transit shelters, parking, and ease of access. The Carvolth Exchange connects with 501, C62, and 595 Langley Centre, 590 Langley … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initative meeting — changed to Fri, Jan 16

Come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative meeting. Fri, Jan 16 (changed from previous booking of Jan 16) 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Alex Wetmore, English department — “No parrot, either in morality or sentiment”: Talking birds in the Eighteenth Century Miriam Nichols, English department — Translating the archives: Editing … Read more

Interested in a writing workshop for your students? Book now!

Whether you teach in Sciences, Arts, Professional Studies, Graduate Studies, or Access and Open Studies, in-class writing workshops are available for your students. These sessions are tailored to course-based assignments and designed in consultation with you, the instructor. Topics can range from (but are not limited to) citation practices, summaries, and critical reviews, to proposals, … Read more

Winter 2015 Writing Centre orientations

Our data on usage show that students who receive orientations to the Writing Centre in their courses use it more often and more effectively. We therefore encourage faculty in all areas to request a brief (5-10min) orientation for students in the first weeks of classes. We offer orientations to students in any course and at … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Events Assistant, Special Events and Recruitment Research Office Assistant To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 01/09/2015

Alumni spotlight: Former Cascades star Plavsic carving out a pro soccer career in Europe

No matter what angle you examine it from, Sasa Plavsic’s journey from the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer program to the European pro ranks is a compelling underdog tale. How many former Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men’s soccer alumni go on to make a living playing the game in Europe? And how many … Read more

Culinary Arts turkey dinner raises $860 for food bank

Culinary Arts students served up an extra special lunch at the Trades and Tech Centre cafeteria last week. They served a full turkey dinner and raised $860 for the Chilliwack Salvation Army food bank in the process. “Special thanks to Myles Andrews (of the Electrical program) for instigating everything and donating the turkeys,” says Denise … Read more

CICS presents Canadian Sikhs in WWI: The Forgotten Story — Jan 18

The Centre for Indo Canadian Studies will be launching the exhibition: Canadian Sikhs in WWI: The Forgotten Story on Sun, Jan 18 at 2 pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum, which is located in the National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford. The exhibition will be available all year long for viewing. The launch … Read more

Campus Cards: Chilliwack

Chilliwack: winter semester campus cards are available starting January 5, in the  Chilliwack campus at CEP Library. For more information, contact Sheila St. Laurent at sheila.stlaurent@ufv.ca 01/05/2015

UFV policy updates

At its December 4, 2014 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to the Board Policy on Budget Process and Approval (BRP-205.05). The policy was revised to include tuition and fees in the capital and annual operating budgets of the university and to present a plan to the Board. All UFV policies are available on … Read more

CICS presents Marie Curie scholars on Constructions of Home and Belonging — Jan 12

The Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies will be presenting lectures from three scholars. The theme: Constructions of Home and Belonging (CoHaB) features PhD scholars from both the University of Mumbai and Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet, in Muenster, Germany. All UFV faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. All community members are also invited. Refreshments will be … Read more

Winter 2015 Continuing Education catalogue now available online

Unlock the life changing power of learning: the Continuing Education winter catalogue is now online, featuring programs and courses that can help you grow in your life and career. Check it out: http://www.ufv.ca/continuing_studies/course-catalogue/ For more information, contact Continuing Education at continuingeducation@ufv.ca 01/02/2015

Shifting Public Sector DB pension plans to DC — a message from BC Pension

A message from the BC Pension corporation: Anyone advocating the conversion of public sector defined benefit (DB) pension plan to defined contribution (DC) arrangement should research past experience carefully and be realistic about the likely outcomes, say Dr. Robert L. Brown, a retired professor from the University of Waterloo and president of the International Actuarial … Read more