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Due to the increased demand for internal invigilation services and its limited resources, Assessment Services will be implementing some changes to its procedures as of January 2, 2014. A summary of these changes — which will help ensure a secure and efficient assessment centre — follows. Information for Students ~ Students must submit the online … Read more
On December 10, Philosophy faculty member Wayne Henry went back to high school. Dr. Henry visited Sardis Secondary School to give guest presentations to Mr. Rickard Chadsey’s Philosophy 12 classes. Henry’s lectures concerned Locke on private property and the development of the notion of human rights (coincidentally it was International Human Rights Day). He pointed … Read more
UFV Theatre is offering a new way for students to save on theatre tickets. Students may order advance tickets and choose their own seats at discounted rates of $15-$17 OR students may take their chances at the door with student rush tickets: Student rush tickets are $10 for most performances of Age of Arousal and … Read more
The web team is going to redesign the UFV website to make it mobile-ready, clean outdated code, and add new functionality. We need your help to give shape and direction to this upcoming redesign. Fill out the survey to give us your input. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and we would be … Read more
Representatives of the Faculty of Trades & Technology entered a float in the Rotary Christmas parade in Chilliwack on Sat, Dec 7. Faculty, staff, and students were out in below-freezing temperatures walking with the float and greeting spectators on behalf of UFV. See the photos here. For more information, contact Deborah Hawkes at Deborah.Hawkes@ufv.ca 12/06/2013
Just a friendly reminder that as of Nov 15, Janitorial Services will no longer be emptying individual office waste/recycling receptacles. Please take your waste/recycling to closest collection station. http://www.ufv.ca/janitorial/waste/ For more information, contact Scott Van Ek at scott.vanek@ufv.ca 12/24/2013
Help UFV Rowing with this terrific fundraiser! It only runs until December 8th. UFV Cascades | Rowing Team The University of the Fraser Valley Rowing Team is now into its 13th year, and has seen countless athletes go through the program since it’s inception. Competing against the nation’s best, the team has seen significant successes … Read more
Did you know that the legendary Paul Brodie, pioneer of mountain bike design in B.C., now teaches framebuilding at UFV? Come meet Brodie, the man behind the Brodie Bikes name. Tour the UFV bike-building shop and view the vintage replica “Giraffe” bike that Brodie is building for this year’s North American Handmade Bike Frame show. … Read more
UFV students, staff, faculty and friends, It is with deep sadness that we recall the 13 students and one staff member who lost their lives on this day 24 years ago at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. British Columbia has proclaimed December 6 as the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The UFV … Read more
Dr. Frank Ulbrich, the new Director of the School of Business, joined the University of the Fraser Valley in October 2013. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. Prior to joining the School of Business, Dr. Ulbrich held positions at universities in Canada, Sweden, and the UK, where … Read more
Welcome to the following new folks, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs or secured a permanent position: Shannon Preist – Janitor, Facilities Kieran Sampson – Department Assistant, Marketing & Communications Bao-Van Hill – Co-op Education Coordinator, Career Centre Fiona MacDonald – Faculty, Political Science
December 2013 Fri, Dec 27, 7 pm – Heat vs. Oklahoma City Barons Sat, Dec 28, 7 pm – Heat vs. Oklahoma City Barons Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, or on city streets at Gillis Avenue, College Drive, and McKenzie Road. Note: UFV parking … Read more
The deadlines for the Fall 2014 academic calendar are as follows: January UEC meeting (Fri, Jan 31): Major program changes deadline (requires concurrent recommendation by SBC and subsequent recommendation by APPC and approval by Senate. Please note that monthly progression through the committee levels is not guaranteed.) February UEC meeting (Fri, Feb 28): Minor program … Read more
UFV Cascades basketball teams took three of four games over the weekend against the UBC Thunderbirds. The men won both of their games by scores of 69-62 and 71-63, while the women dropped the first game 56-54 then roared back on Saturday to a 71-43 victory. The Cascade volleyball teams dropped all four games in … Read more
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