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The Political Science department cordially invites you to POLITALK SPECIAL LECTURE: What’s up with Parliament As another Parliamentary session begins, the Trudeau Liberal government is faced with a series of policy challenges. From a healthcare system in crisis to rising crime rates and economic hardship caused by inflation, the government has its work cut out … Read more
The Student Union Society and UFV’s Pride Collective are hosting the very first Transgender Day of Visibility! Join us on the green for some games, mini donuts, free stuff, live music, information, and resources about how you can support trans people in your community. Fri, March 31 11 am-3 pm Abbotsford campus green http://www.ufvsus.ca/events For … Read more
At its February 2 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy and policy direction revisions: • Board policy BRP-250.01 — Board Policy on Betty Urquhart Community Service Award • Board policy direction BPD-240 — Alumni Relationships Board policies can be found at: https://www.ufv.ca/board/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 02/28/2023
The 2023 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion calendar is now ready. While you can view it digitally, as in prior years we have print copies available for employees and students. Please reach out to Lisa McMartin at Lisa.McMartin@ufv.ca if you’d like print copies sent to you through inter-campus mail or feel free to stop by the … Read more
Want to know more about how to finance your UFV education? This information session will provide clarity about funding opportunities available at UFV, including entrance scholarships and awards. Don’t miss out as UFV’s entrance Scholarship deadline is coming up soon on March 10. Please register for this session through Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgC_zZUQRnyZDkuit5YWQQ Tues, Feb 7 6-7 … Read more
The 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule Weeks Breakdown is located at H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2023-2024 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2023-2024_WeeksBreakdown_UFVMeetings_StatHolidays.pdf. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly, between February and June 2023, in order to book space. Please send an email to room.bookings@ufv.ca or use the room … Read more
To help raise awareness about energy consumption and climate change, UFV will be reducing temperatures university-wide from Feb 13-17. We can conserve energy and have a little fun along the way with Sweater Week! Instead of burning our usual amount of natural gas, we can reduce temperatures, and bundle up in sweaters for the week. … Read more
In December 2022, President Joanne MacLean experienced a cardiac health issue resulting in hospitalization in the intensive care unit of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Her doctors advised her to commence medical leave and, while she has been resting at home, she has not yet been able to return to her duties as President and Vice-Chancellor. … Read more
This is the Astronomy and Aerospace Club’s first ever Annual General Meeting and first ever event since we are a brand new club at UFV! Our AGM is intended to gain interest in our club for all students curious about space. We will be introducing the executive members and what our club plans to accomplish … Read more
The Outstanding Student Leader award recognizes one student annually who goes above and beyond both in and outside the classroom. The winner will be recognized with a $1,000 award. Leaders and change-makers, students at the University of the Fraser Valley make a difference. Learn who is eligible, how to nominate, and submit your nomination, for … Read more
Want to know more about how to finance your UFV education? This information session will provide clarity about funding opportunities available at UFV, including entrance scholarships and awards. Don’t miss out as UFV’s entrance Scholarship deadline is coming up soon on March 10. This webinar will take place over Zoom. Please register here: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgC_zZUQRnyZDkuit5YWQQ Tues, … Read more
Join us for a day of happiness! There will be plenty of happy themed activities and giveaways in the Student Union Building on March 20! Come celebrate international day of happiness with us in the atrium from 11 am to 3 pm! Mon, March 20 11 am-3 pm Student Union Building Atrium For more information, … Read more
Join the School of Kinesiology for ‘Get KINnected’ – a winter speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Dr. Luisa Giles, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology. Luisa will be presenting on March 15 from 12-1 pm. Her presentation is titled “A 14-year headache: My journey with chronic … Read more
Inspector Colleen Yee shares her insights on policing as a career, leadership within policing, the Women’s Personal Safety Team, and explains personal safety concepts (with a demonstration). Inspector Yee has been a member of the Vancouver Police Department for 30 years and helped create the Women’s Personal Safety Team in 2012, which supports and empowers … Read more
The Building-Community-Across-Cultures Initiative is officially launching a Learning Community starting March 2023, culminating in an opportunity for a limited number of faculty and staff to do a 17-day study tour to India in February 2024. Join us at second virtual info session to learn more about how the community is organized and how you can … Read more