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Join us at UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Drought in the Fraser Valley, Wednesday, Oct 11, 10–11:30 am. We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but lately it feels more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Our Science Café will feature Dr. Eric Gerbrandt, UFV’s 2023 distinguished alumni … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley looks forward to welcoming 10 acclaimed authors from across the province for a one-day celebration of British Columbia’s literary brilliance. Headlining the Nov 4 event will be two Governor General’s Award winning authors: Lorna Crozier, poet and Officer of the Order of Canada, and Darrel J. McLeod, Cree novelist, … Read more
UFV is participating in the annual Great BC ShakeOut on Thurs, Oct 19 at 10:19 am. All staff and students are invited to participate, whether they are on campus or at home. Thurs, Oct 19 10:19 https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/ For more information, contact Nicole Richardson at nicole.richardson@ufv.ca 10/20/2023
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, Oct 19 2-3:30 pm Chilliwack A2428 For more information, contact Angie Reid at angie.reid@ufv.ca 02/09/2024
The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Oct 20, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for agenda item submission is Tuesday, Oct 10 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Mrlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/20/2023
The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more
Join Amber Price, the visionary founder and artist director of the Chilliwack Mural Festival. Explore some of the murals that transformed Downtown Chilliwack into an explosive outdoor gallery of cutting-edge, world-class art. Social change is created when we DO something about the things that bother us! Price will talk about using her long history of … Read more
We invite you to attend the 2023 retirement dinner to celebrate the careers of 19 employees as they retire from UFV. Carol Ambridge, Supriya Bhargavan, Cathy Brooks, Pamela Causton, Ron Dart, Eric Davis, Greg Davis, Susan Duncan, Robert Harding, Wayne Henry, Gilmour Jope, Randy Kelley, Lucy Lee, JoAnne Nelmes, Jacqueline Nolte, Adele Phillips, Terry Staff, … Read more
Ey swáyel, As I reflect on last week’s announcement from the Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) team regarding the atrocities committed at St. Mary’s Residential School, Coqualeetza Industrial Institute, All Hallows School, and Coqualeetza Indian Hospital, I am filled with sadness and anger as I continue to learn of the experiences of … Read more
What do I need to know? A significant increase in traffic and guest parking is expected for the Vancouver Canucks preseason game vs the Seattle Kraken at the Abbotsford Centre on Wed, Oct 4. When? 7pm, Wed, Oct 4. What do I need to do? Please be conscious of heavier traffic near campus in and … Read more
Join UFV political science faculty at this interactive event. 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 Morrocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crises, the Russia-Ukraine war, AI and democracy, press freedom and feminism … Read more
All Indigenous faculty, staff, and UFV students are invited to our October wellness workshop. Door prizes and incentives will be offered to students who attend. Focusing on spiritual health with Elder Denise Douglas, some of the workshop will be at the teaching garden, so please dress for the weather. Mon. Oct 16 10 am to … Read more
The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more
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
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