Dr. Keith Thor Carlson: Strategies for Building Genuine Reconciliation — Sept 30

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Not all forms of Colonialism look the same — and most colonial systems are designed to be largely invisible to those who benefit from them. This September 30, join us at 6:30 at The Reach Gallery Museum, where Dr. Keith Thor Carlson is presenting a talk titled Identifying and Then Transcending Settler Colonialism: Strategies for … Read more

English celebration — Sept 29

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This event is to celebrate the academic achievement of all English majors who graduated this past spring, welcome the returning English majors, and hear from some of our alumni about where the English degree has taken them. Contact hardeep.kaur@ufv.ca for more information. Fri, Sept 29 5-7 pm K 150, Abbotsford campus For more information, contact … Read more

TEDxAbbotsford — Nov 3 on campus

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Welcome to TEDxAbbotsford 2023: Sandbox, where creativity, collaboration, and fearless experimentation take center stage. In a sandbox, both in childhood play and the tech world, we learn to test ideas, make adjustments, and innovate without fear of failure. This year, we’re bringing that sandbox ethos to life through a series of carefully curated talks. Our … Read more

Canada Graduate Scholarships — master’s (CGS M) program

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Hosted by Ash Lalani, Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement. 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. The … Read more

New online courses from Safety & Security

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UFV’s Safety & Security team is working hard to improve the availability of safety and emergency preparedness information for staff and students. Over the summer the team has developed a series of online courses available through UFV myClass. The courses are aimed at increasing the awareness of staff and students of important information that will … Read more

Elmer DIxon: From Revolutionary to Multiculturalist — Sept 27

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Guest Lecture ELMER DIXON: FROM REVOLUTIONARY TO MULTICULTURALIST Wed, Sept 27 1-2 pm Abby B1o1 (lecture theatre) Everyone is welcome to attend this free event Elmer Dixon is a long-time activist involved in social change since the Black Power Movement of the 1960s. After meeting Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party for Self … Read more

Chowiyes-Xwithet/Rise Up-Wake Up Gathering — Sept 28

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The University of the Fraser Valley  in partnership with Éy St’elmexw St’elt’ílém/Good Medicine Songs (GMS), is hosting the Chowiyes-Xwithet/Rise Up-Wake Up! gathering on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 11:30 am–2:30 pm at the University of the Fraser Valley Gathering Place located at 45190 Caen Ave., Chilliwack, B.C. The gathering is free to attend, but in … Read more

Human Research Ethics Board call for members

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The UFV Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites applications from the broad university community for the following members as per Basic Research Ethics Board Membership Requirements in the Tri-Council Policy Statement (currently TCPS 2 2022): https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/tcps2-eptc2_2022_chapter6-chapitre6.html#a One three-year renewable term (Oct 1, 2023 – Sept 30, 2026) for an HREB member with expertise in relevant … Read more

Policy Consultation — Sustainability Policy

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As part of a three -week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the new Sustainability policy. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/27/2023