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The Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, and the South Asian Peer Network Association (SAPNA) student organization are collaborating with UFV India to present an Ehsaas film screening of Peepli Live. The film Peepli Liv takes a satirical look at the farmer suicides occurring in India as well as the role of the media in India. Director … Read more
Visit the Faculty of Science blog to read more about this event. http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2014/02/28/ufv-2nd-annual-scientific-research-open-house/ For more information, contact Melinda Saretzky at melinda.saretzky@ufv.ca 03/07/2014
Business professor Fiona McQuarrie spoke on CBC Radio Kelowna this morning about the provincial teachers’ bargaining dispute. Here is the link to the audio. Criminology professor Yvon Dandurand recently taped an interview with Radio Canada television on the question of police enforcement of marijuana laws. It will be used in three segments of a four-part … Read more
Playoff time! Come out and cheer on your UFV Cascades women’s basketball team as they begin their playoff run this Thurs in the first game of a best-of-three series against the University of Calgary Dinos. Game times are 7 pm on Thurs, Fri, and Sat (if necessary). All games will take place at the Envision … Read more
Some sad news: Lenard Greer, the first instructor in the automotive program at UFV back when it was Fraser Valley College, has passed away at the age of 93. He started at the college in 1978. Len is survived by his daughter, Susan, son, Bill, and grandson, Tyler; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He … Read more
Experience legendary Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s story, and meet him in person. Tickets are now on sale for this inspirational event, presented by the University of the Fraser Valley and Summit Negotiations Society. Meet & Greet — 6 pm Participants will be addressed by Cmdr. Chris Hadfield, and will be treated to some of BC’s finest … Read more
Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on campus in March for your graduate portrait session ($15 sitting fee). March 1 – 14 Abbotsford Campus – Gravel Parking Lot 10b (url for hyperlink to map: http://connect.ufv.ca/document.doc?id=460 March 16 – 23 Chilliwack CEP Campus – Parking Lot 8 (url … Read more
Please let your graduating students know professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campuses in March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 1–14 Artona Mobile Studio – Gravel parking lot 10b March 16–23 Artona Mobile Studio – Parking lot 8 … Read more
Found a lost or abandoned Campus Card? Please return the card(s) to the card office, located on the Abbotsford campus, room B239. Cardholders will be contacted while their cards are held for pick-up. For more information, contact Sheila St. Laurent at sheila.stlaurent@ufv.ca 03/07/2014
Members of the Kinesiology and Physical Education department are conducting a study to examine the effects of intervention programs on children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The study is entitled ‘Strength-Based Interventions for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders’ and involves the development and evaluation of an exercise and a computer game-based neurofeedback program for affected … Read more
Culinary Arts and Agriculture students and their instructors are teaming up for a bake sale featuring delicious baked treats and an education fair to raise awareness and funds for bed nets to prevent malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-vectored disease that is the #1 killer of children in the world. Bed nets save lives. Wed, March … Read more
Dr. David Harper (KPE) added his two cents’ worth to the debate on adding calorie counts to restaurant menus in a letter published in Wednesday’s Globe and Mail. The real culprits, according to Harper? Sugar and refined flours. Read it here.
All members of the UFV community are invited to attend one of two presentations on the 2014/15 Consolidated Budget Plan. The budget process and recommendations will be discussed. The Budget Plan will be going to the April 3 Board meeting for approval. Abbotsford: Mon, March 3 11 am–noon Abby A225/229 Chilliwack: Tues, March 4 3–4 … Read more
Manulife Financial, the benefits carrier for UFV employee group benefits, has announced the upcoming launch of Provider eClaims and Group Benefits Mobile app. You can find more information on the HR website under News and Special Announcements and Benefits. http://www.ufv.ca/hr/ For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 03/15/2014
The Cascades women’s basketball team begins their post-season at home this Thurs (Feb 27) at 7 pm against the University of Calgary Dinos, and games will continue at the same time Friday and Saturday as needed. Watch live at Abbotsford’s Envision Athletics Centre, or online at canadawest.tv. The women were tops in the Pacific division … Read more