Convocation 2013 Archive
Cree artist George Littlechild returns for UFV President’s Lecture Series
Contemporary art tied to rich traditions led George Littlechild to crafting beautiful creations, but it also opened his eyes to shadows that continue to follow First Nations people today. Litttlechild, who received an honorary degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in June 2013, returns for the UFV President’s Leadership Lecture Series at the…Clough and Back win 2013 Betty Urquhart community service award
Two young women striving to make their communities better in very different ways are UFV’s latest Betty Urquhart community service award recipients. Among the first employees of Fraser Valley College (now UFV), Betty believed strongly in the values of volunteering and giving back to the community. While she passed away in 1995, UFV keeps her…
Top undergrad student Sol Sun says marks come naturally if
Sol Sun was a busy man at UFV’s recent convocation ceremonies. He was the student speaker for the College of Arts ceremony, the dean’s medalist for the Faculty of Social Sciences within the College of Arts, and the Governor General’s silver medalist, an honour bestowed upon the graduate from a four-year degree program with the…
Diane Keegan named UFV Governor General’s gold medal winner
It didn’t take long for a Master of Social Work student to break the monopoly held by criminology grads on the Governor General’s gold medal at the University of the Fraser Valley. Until this year, the only program graduating master’s students at UFV was the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. So they had a…More than 2,000 graduate from UFV in three ceremonies
The University of the Fraser Valley sent another batch of its best and brightest out into the world on June 13 and 14, as more than 2,000 students graduated and more than half of them attended Convocation ceremonies, crossing the stage at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. UFV president Mark Evered addressed the grads…New chapter awaits Gov. General Bronze Medal winner Anna-Marie Krahn
An early love for libraries has a storybook ending for Anna-Marie Krahn, this year’s Governor General’s bronze medal award winner at the University of the Fraser Valley. “At their best, libraries are places where people can connect on a multitude of levels — connect with books, connect with technology, connect with library staff and each…
UFV lieutenant governor medal winner Scott Klassen lands “dream job”
Lunch bags in hand, Scott Klassen and his daughter left for their first day of school — little Peyton heading to Grade 1, and dad off to the University of the Fraser Valley. Less than a year later Peyton’s nailed her ABCs, while Scott’s working at his “dream job” after having recently earned the Lieutenant…
Three student speakers to shine at convocation
Three student speakers will shine at this year's convocation ceremonies. Derek Froese is an involved Computer Information Systems (CIS) student, Sol Sun will be graduating from the psychology program with honours, and Laurie Schulz has completed her Master of Social Work. All three have advice for students graduating this year, but also for students who…Sharing research with students brings joy to UFV chemist
Research brings great joy to UFV chemist Noham Weinberg. “For, me, it is like drinking clean water fresh from the source! And having students working with you, seeing them grow into independent researchers, is an even greater joy. It is what drives me. Their enthusiasm is contagious! “I like teaching in a classroom setting but…Emphasis on kindness and support equals success for UFV Teaching
To do Dr. Linda Pardy’s Teaching Excellence award justice, you need a rainy Saturday morning. That’s how long it takes to go through the binder of recommendation letters collected on behalf of the Abbotsford-based UFV communications instructor for the nomination process. Pardy’s nomination was supported by countless students from a range of disciplines who have…Cree artist George Littlechild to receive honorary degree from UFV
Prolific and colourful. Vibrant artworks infused with Aboriginal influence but with his own contemporary twist. When you see George Littlechild’s work you won’t soon forget it. The Cree artist, originally from Alberta but now living in British Columbia, has built both a strong reputation and a huge catalog of work over the 25 years he’s…
UFV to grant honorary doctorate to Canadian rocker Bif Naked
Dr. Mark Evered had a surprise for Canadian rocker and motivational speaker Bif Naked when she visited the University of the Fraser Valley on International Women’s Day on March 8. Naked, who was there to speak at a union-sponsored event, met with UFV president Evered before her talk and he asked her if she would…
Cree artist George Littlechild returns for UFV President’s Lecture Series
Contemporary art tied to rich traditions led George Littlechild to crafting beautiful creations, but it also opened his eyes to shadows that continue to follow First Nations people today. Litttlechild, who received an honorary degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in June 2013, returns for the UFV President’s Leadership Lecture Series at the…Clough and Back win 2013 Betty Urquhart community service award
Two young women striving to make their communities better in very different ways are UFV’s latest Betty Urquhart community service award recipients. Among the first employees of Fraser Valley College (now UFV), Betty believed strongly in the values of volunteering and giving back to the community. While she passed away in 1995, UFV keeps her…Top undergrad student Sol Sun says marks come naturally if
Sol Sun was a busy man at UFV’s recent convocation ceremonies. He was the student speaker for the College of Arts ceremony, the dean’s medalist for the Faculty of Social Sciences within the College of Arts, and the Governor General’s silver medalist, an honour bestowed upon the graduate from a four-year degree program with the…Diane Keegan named UFV Governor General’s gold medal winner
It didn’t take long for a Master of Social Work student to break the monopoly held by criminology grads on the Governor General’s gold medal at the University of the Fraser Valley. Until this year, the only program graduating master’s students at UFV was the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. So they had a…More than 2,000 graduate from UFV in three ceremonies
The University of the Fraser Valley sent another batch of its best and brightest out into the world on June 13 and 14, as more than 2,000 students graduated and more than half of them attended Convocation ceremonies, crossing the stage at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. UFV president Mark Evered addressed the grads…New chapter awaits Gov. General Bronze Medal winner Anna-Marie Krahn
An early love for libraries has a storybook ending for Anna-Marie Krahn, this year’s Governor General’s bronze medal award winner at the University of the Fraser Valley. “At their best, libraries are places where people can connect on a multitude of levels — connect with books, connect with technology, connect with library staff and each…UFV lieutenant governor medal winner Scott Klassen lands “dream job”
Lunch bags in hand, Scott Klassen and his daughter left for their first day of school — little Peyton heading to Grade 1, and dad off to the University of the Fraser Valley. Less than a year later Peyton’s nailed her ABCs, while Scott’s working at his “dream job” after having recently earned the Lieutenant…Three student speakers to shine at convocation
Three student speakers will shine at this year's convocation ceremonies. Derek Froese is an involved Computer Information Systems (CIS) student, Sol Sun will be graduating from the psychology program with honours, and Laurie Schulz has completed her Master of Social Work. All three have advice for students graduating this year, but also for students who…Sharing research with students brings joy to UFV chemist
Research brings great joy to UFV chemist Noham Weinberg. “For, me, it is like drinking clean water fresh from the source! And having students working with you, seeing them grow into independent researchers, is an even greater joy. It is what drives me. Their enthusiasm is contagious! “I like teaching in a classroom setting but…Emphasis on kindness and support equals success for UFV Teaching
To do Dr. Linda Pardy’s Teaching Excellence award justice, you need a rainy Saturday morning. That’s how long it takes to go through the binder of recommendation letters collected on behalf of the Abbotsford-based UFV communications instructor for the nomination process. Pardy’s nomination was supported by countless students from a range of disciplines who have…Cree artist George Littlechild to receive honorary degree from UFV
Prolific and colourful. Vibrant artworks infused with Aboriginal influence but with his own contemporary twist. When you see George Littlechild’s work you won’t soon forget it. The Cree artist, originally from Alberta but now living in British Columbia, has built both a strong reputation and a huge catalog of work over the 25 years he’s…UFV to grant honorary doctorate to Canadian rocker Bif Naked
Dr. Mark Evered had a surprise for Canadian rocker and motivational speaker Bif Naked when she visited the University of the Fraser Valley on International Women’s Day on March 8. Naked, who was there to speak at a union-sponsored event, met with UFV president Evered before her talk and he asked her if she would…
