FECHD Coffee Social — Feb 8

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The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development Dean’s Office is once again hosting a series of coffee socials for our faculty. FECHD faculty, staff, and sessionals are invited to relax and chat with colleagues over their favourite beverage. Thurs, Feb 8 2-3:30 pm Abby C1429   For more information, contact Angie Reid at angie.reid@ufv.ca … Read more

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: Situating culture, identity and place in climate change risk mitigation and resilience — Prof. Christine Kenney — Sept 28

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Global advocacy for culturally diverse and socially inclusive approaches to climate change risk mitigation and adaption is developing. The 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a prime exemplar, promotes policy recognition of Indigenous environmental management knowledges and practices. Yet, the inclusion of Indigenous climate change management techniques in policy frameworks has primarily been informed … Read more

Barbara Salingre receives provincial award

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Congratulations to Barbara Salingre, BEd advisor and associate professor in Teacher Education, who received the Association of BC Deans of Education (ABCDE) Teacher Educator award this year. Barbara was a founding employee in the Teacher Education program in 2006 and has been at employed at UFV in various capacities since 1991. 2023 Teacher Educator award … Read more

Visiting scholar open talk with David Kim-Cragg — Oct 26

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Join David Kim-Cragg, PhD as he presents his paper, “A Crack in Christendom: The Impact of the Korean Democratization Movement on Canadian Theological Education, 1950 to 1980”. October 26, 2023, 4:30-6 pm, Abbotsford campus, Building K, room K180. This paper explores the stories of Koreans who received a theological education in Canada and the way … Read more

Student grant writing workshop CGM program — Sept 27

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The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Award value is $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable. Wed, Sept 27 1-3 … Read more

CERA (Centre for Education on Research and Aging) Day 2023 — Oct 13

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We’re excited to invite you to attend our one-day, FREE event! CERA Day 2023 will be held on the UFV Abbotsford campus on Oct 13 from 9 am to 2:45 pm. Refreshments and lunch will be generously provided by the City of Abbotsford. The research faculty members at CERA are hosting a day of presentations … Read more

Perspectives of Global Developments — Oct 12

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Join UFV Political Science faculty in this interactive event and engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crisis, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine among other issues. … Read more

Career Coaching Drop-in — Mondays and Wednesdays

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Career Coaching Drop-in sessions happening Monday and Wednesday throughout the fall semester! Connect with a career coach for tips on resume, cover letter, interview, and job search skills. Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring your resume and a copy of the job posting you are interested in (if applicable). MONDAYS 1:30-2:30 … Read more

No place for hate at UFV

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Recent events at home and abroad demonstrate how important it is that UFV strives to be an inclusive and welcoming community, where individual gifts are nurtured, shared, and celebrated. When people in our community are experiencing fear and uncertainty, have been targets of hate, or are not able to be their true selves due to … Read more

UFV Rebrand Project Lunch and Learn — Zoom Tues, Sept 26

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UFV is mid-way through a two-year project to develop a brand strategy and redevelop our visual identity. Please join us on Tuesday, September 26 for a lunch and learn webinar. We’ll share how last year’s brand survey and brand discovery process has guided our direction, and give you some insight into where we’re headed. Please … Read more

Building Community Accessibility Project Showcase — Sept 21

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In the Summer 2023 semester, 125 UFV students from multiple disciplines participated in the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Explorations in Accessible Tourism project. The Centre for Experiential and Career Education invites the UFV community to the project showcase on Thursday, September 21 to share ideas on building community accessibility, and to celebrate student success. Light refreshments … Read more