Family Studies Archive
Inspirational Leadership 2023: Christine Slavik creates an environment of acceptance,
As she reflects on 27 years of teaching at the University of the Fraser Valley, Dr. Christine Slavik sees more than just a number: she sees a body of work that aligns with her core values. Whether it is leading her team through a pandemic with mindfulness, creating safe digital spaces to discuss concerns,…
Governor General’s bronze medal 2021: Through trial and error, Alona
Late last month, Alona Gurieva was at home in Langley when she received an unexpected email. It was from Christina Slavik, the department head of Child, Youth, and Family Studies at UFV, letting Gurieva know that she was the recipient of the 2021 Governor General’s Bronze Medal at the University of the Fraser Valley, awarded…
Governor General’s Silver Medal — Shanna Yaroshuk: Child and Youth
Shanna Yaroshuk started out her career in the early childhood education field, and looked to the University of the Fraser Valley when she wanted to continue her studies. “I enjoyed working with children but decided to expand my horizons and go beyond the childcare centre setting.” She enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Child…
Child Life student rides pandemic wave during hospital internship
When Danielle Geddes started her Child Life Specialist internship on the acute medical inpatient ward at Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg in February, she had no idea that by the end of it she would be fully masked and wearing protective gear for most shifts with her young clients. Geddes, who is completing a Child Life…
Inspirational Leadership 2023: Christine Slavik creates an environment of acceptance,
As she reflects on 27 years of teaching at the University of the Fraser Valley, Dr. Christine Slavik sees more than just a number: she sees a body of work that aligns with her core values. Whether it is leading her team through a pandemic with mindfulness, creating safe digital spaces to discuss concerns,…Governor General’s bronze medal 2021: Through trial and error, Alona
Late last month, Alona Gurieva was at home in Langley when she received an unexpected email. It was from Christina Slavik, the department head of Child, Youth, and Family Studies at UFV, letting Gurieva know that she was the recipient of the 2021 Governor General’s Bronze Medal at the University of the Fraser Valley, awarded…Governor General’s Silver Medal — Shanna Yaroshuk: Child and Youth
Shanna Yaroshuk started out her career in the early childhood education field, and looked to the University of the Fraser Valley when she wanted to continue her studies. “I enjoyed working with children but decided to expand my horizons and go beyond the childcare centre setting.” She enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Child…Child Life student rides pandemic wave during hospital internship
When Danielle Geddes started her Child Life Specialist internship on the acute medical inpatient ward at Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg in February, she had no idea that by the end of it she would be fully masked and wearing protective gear for most shifts with her young clients. Geddes, who is completing a Child Life…
