Keeping active when you have osteoarthritis or lower back pain — May 11

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Chilliwack Hospice Society is pleased to welcome Dr. Gillian Hatfield, director and associate professor of kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Fraser Valley, for an educational presentation on “keeping active when you have osteoarthritis or lower back pain.” This special presentation will immediately follow our Supportive Walking Group which … Read more

SASI Equality Day Celebration — April 26

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Join us for a discussion on enhancing inclusion and preventing caste-based discrimination at university campuses. The South Asian Studies Institute is proud to partner with the Chetna Association of Canada and the Ambedkarite International Coordination Society for the Equality Day Celebration. Wed, April 26 1-3 pm Building F https://www.ase2023.ca/ For more information, contact Alysha Mahil … Read more

Paldi Heritage Minute screening — April 19

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Join us in the premiere screening of the first Heritage Minute by Historica Canada showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Paldi, a welcoming and inclusive town founded by immigrants on Vancouver Island, BC. All are welcome and dinner will be served. Please RSVP to sasi@ufv.ca by Monday, April 17. We hope to see you there! … Read more

Sad news: retiree Brian Wiebe has passed away

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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Brian Wiebe has passed away. A longtime member of the Facilities team, Brian passed away suddenly on March 9, 2023. His former colleague Brandon Tournier shared this statement with us: “Brian was a man who lived his family. He would do anything for his parents (while … Read more

Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations — May 18

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Embrace the Fails: Sip cocktails, swap 5-min entrepreneurial misstep stories, & network in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Come join us at Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations, a stand-up cocktail party where we embrace failure as a stepping stone to success! Opening doors at 5 pm and running until 7:30 pm, this event … Read more

Interpret Creative and Performing Arts Festival returns April 28

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Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival. This year marks the fourth annual Interpret festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic + Digital Design on April 28, 2023, from 4-9 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities! Explore art exhibitions by Visual Arts graduates, Film … Read more

ConnectED 2023 — Teaching and Learning Conference — registration now open — April 27

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Registration Opens: Monday, April 3, 2023 UFV Teaching and Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 on April 27, 2023 – a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education. We hope you will join us! Agenda 8:45–9 am — Welcome and Opening Comments (B101) 9–9:45 am … Read more

Chat Learning Tech

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Chat Learning Tech – A Drop-In Time to Chat about Learning Technology Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Learning with Technology, in her Chat Learning Tech sessions. A monthly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of learning technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your … Read more

Women’s Basketball Spring plant sale — order deadline April 29

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The UFV women’s basketball team is once agian selling plants this spring. Get your orders in by Sat, April 29. Pick-up is May 12 between 9-11 am.Plant pick-up in Parking lot 10, Abby campus, May 12, from 9-11 am. https://ufvwbasketball.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home For more information, contact Al Tuchscherer at al.tuchscherer@ufv.ca 04/28/2023

Universal Design Course offered in Summer 2023

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The Child, Youth, and Family Studies department is offering a unique course on Universal Design in the Summer 2023 semester. Students will learn to design environments, programs, and activities that can be accessed by all people regardless of their age, size, ability, culture, or disability. For more information, contact Melissa Bukta at melissa.bukta@ufv.ca 05/05/2023