Sustainability Open Mic Night — March 28

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The Sustainability Open Mic Night is an opportunity for the UFV community to use creativity as an outlet dealing with the sustainability issues we are facing. From climate change to social injustice, we invite participants to share through song, dance, spoken word, slam poetry, etc. Sign up to perform here: https://forms.office.com/r/FFAtfHv8b5 Not ready to get … Read more

Hiring SLG Leaders (Paid Position) — information session — March 29

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Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? SLG leaders facilitate weekly study sessions for historically difficult courses. The SLG leader focuses on helping students develop transferable learning skills/strategies and applies them to the content of the course. The SLG program is currently hiring leaders for ANTH 102, BIO 111, BUS … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Internationalization Goals — March 29

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Provost Office – Lunch and Learn Presented by David McGuire and Daryl Smith The University of the Fraser Valley’s initial Internationalization Goals were established and covered a period of 2017-2022. With the development of a new UFV Integrated Strategic Plan, an updated Internationalization Strategy was also planned. The goal is to have the Internationalization Strategy … Read more

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: One Year Later forum — March 29

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Join UFV faculty from a variety of disciplines and research backgrounds as they share their insights on the first year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These faculty will discuss a wide variety of issues including: strategic considerations, human rights, intelligence, nuclear weapons, geopolitics, and international diplomacy. Speaker Profile: Dr. Edward Akuffo — is an associate … Read more

Here and There exhibition reception — student artists partner with people living with dementia — April 6

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Visual Arts 395 students have been partnered with community members living with dementia to form collaborations where students share what they’ve learned about socially engaged art practice. Our community partners imparted knowledge from their lived experiences, including experiences that concern living with dementia. Everyone welcome! Thurs, April 6 3-5 pm B136 — S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery … Read more

UFV’s RAN Panel Discussion — International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — Mar 21

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In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UFV’s Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN), CIVL Radio and the Student Union Society (SUS) invite you to a student and faculty panel discussion titled Fostering A Safe Space for Students: Navigating Institutional Commitments towards Antiracism. This event is a unique opportunity for UFV’s … Read more

Student Research Day 2023 — April 4

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Each year toward the end of winter semester, UFV students are invited to participate in Student Research Day by designing and submitting a research poster and/or by presenting a snapshot of their research project in under two minutes at the Student Microlectures. The purpose? To share the current state of their faculty-supervised research with a … Read more

Fostering A Safe Space for Students Navigating Institutional Commitments towards Antiracism at UFV – A Panel Discussion

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In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UFV’s Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN), CIVL Radio and the Student Union Society (SUS) invite you to a students and faculty panel discussion titled: Fostering A Safe Space for Students: Navigating Institutional Commitments towards Antiracism. This event is a unique opportunity for UFV’s … Read more

Professor and alumna nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction awards

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Two women with UFV connections have been nominated for 2023 YWCA Women of Disinction awards. Recognized nationally, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards is the organization’s primary fundraising event, honouring extraordinary women leaders and businesses. Dr. Lenore Newman — nominated in Environmental Sustainability category Dr. Lenore Newman is Founder and Director of the Food and … Read more

UFV Trades hosts Skills Canada regional event

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UFV Trades recently hosted a Skills Canada regional event, marking a return to in-person competition following pandemic restrictions. The event saw 40 students from Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission compete in five different categories: Electrical, Carpentry, Welding, Automotive, and Architectural Drafting. UFV Trades faculty members played a key role in the success of the event by … Read more

Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning information session — March 16

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What can you expect from the Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning (BRCP) program? The BRCO program offers a range of exciting course topics focusing on housing, planning policy and theory, indigenous land-use policy, climate and the environment, urban development, and agriculture. The courses are delivered using lecture, seminar, field-based, and technology-supported classroom experiences. Students … Read more