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UFV’s Safety & Security team is working hard to improve the availability of safety and emergency preparedness information for staff and students. Over the summer the team has developed a series of online courses available through UFV myClass. The courses are aimed at increasing the awareness of staff and students of important information that will … Read more
Open to all Indigenous students/staff and Faculty Mon, Sept 25 Chilliwack CEP, Gathering Place 10 am to noon Lunch provided Topic: Healthy Meal Planning For more information, contact Tery Kozma-Gahwiler at tery.kozma@ufv.ca 09/26/2023
Come get creative and paint a tote bag in the Student Experience Lounge. 1-3 pm Student Experience Lounge (S1111) For more information, contact Ava Kauppi at ava.kauppi@ufv.ca 10/06/2023
Guest Lecture ELMER DIXON: FROM REVOLUTIONARY TO MULTICULTURALIST Wed, Sept 27 1-2 pm Abby B1o1 (lecture theatre) Everyone is welcome to attend this free event Elmer Dixon is a long-time activist involved in social change since the Black Power Movement of the 1960s. After meeting Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party for Self … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley in partnership with Éy St’elmexw St’elt’ílém/Good Medicine Songs (GMS), is hosting the Chowiyes-Xwithet/Rise Up-Wake Up! gathering on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 11:30 am–2:30 pm at the University of the Fraser Valley Gathering Place located at 45190 Caen Ave., Chilliwack, B.C. The gathering is free to attend, but in … Read more
The UFV Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites applications from the broad university community for the following members as per Basic Research Ethics Board Membership Requirements in the Tri-Council Policy Statement (currently TCPS 2 2022): https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/tcps2-eptc2_2022_chapter6-chapitre6.html#a One three-year renewable term (Oct 1, 2023 – Sept 30, 2026) for an HREB member with expertise in relevant … Read more
As part of a three -week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the new Sustainability policy. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/27/2023
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Hosted by our Co-op coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Wednesday, September 13 | 2 pm Tuesday, … Read more
We’re getting out of the library! 🏫 Come grab a coffee at Fairgrounds, pick up your student card, and meet your friendly library staff in the SUB! We’ll be hosting a table for five days (over two weeks) where we will review different ways we can help you this term. 🙏Thanks to our partners at … Read more
The UFV Student Union Society is hosting its third annual Kickback on September 21 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! They have a lot planned for a fun day out, including food trucks, a free beer garden, a live DJ, and many engaging activities. Join the party and … Read more
You are invited to a fall/late summer work party and tea in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden, Chilliwack campus, east side of building A, in the garden and courtyard between Kinesiology and the Indigenous Student Centre. Fri, September 15, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Drop by for a short time, or stay as long as you like! Please … Read more
We are excited to extend a formal invitation to you for an upcoming event that holds immense significance in shaping the discourse around urban planning and development – “Future of Cities: Role of the United Nations and Youth.” This event is hosted by the University of the Fraser Valley with community engagement funding through #QEScholars … Read more
Abbotsford community partners collaborate to present commemorative event in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sat, Sept 30, 2023 10 am–2 pm Location: Civic Plaza/Thunderbird Square, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC (Activities will take place in a number of buildings in the Civic Plaza as well as around Thunderbird Square) We invite … Read more
The School of Social Work and Human Services recently learned that Dr. Gloria Wolfson, inaugural director of the School of Social Work and Human Services, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Toronto. Dr. Wolfson joined Fraser Valley College in 1979 as head of the Social Services department. She continued as department head through … Read more
Come join ISC staff, Elders and peer mentors for breakfast Wed, Sept 13 8:30-10:30 am Indigenous Student Centre — Abbotsford https://www.ufv.ca/isc/events For more information, contact Tery Kozma-Gahwiler at tery.kozma@ufv.ca 09/13/2023