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Harry Mertin receives honorary doctorate for leadership role at UFV
It takes a lot to overwhelm Harry Mertin, but getting a phone call asking him if he’d accept an honorary doctor of letters degree from the University of the Fraser Valley did the trick. “This is a wonderful honour but not one I was expecting at all,” he says. Mertin is being honoured for his…Scott honored for commitment to social justice
Honorary degree — Jean Scott Scott honored for commitment to social justice Jean Scott of Chilliwack has become the first woman to receive an honorary degree from the University College of the Fraser Valley. Jean, who turned 90 in April, has been a social activist longer than most people have been alive. She has devoted…UFV Nursing students host annual health fair
Those interested in learning about health and wellness will have the chance to garner interactive advice from UFV nursing students next week. On Friday, Oct. 19, University of the Fraser Valley fourth-year nursing students will be holding their annual health fair at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford, in the section of the mall near the Dollar…UFV visits the UK and Ireland to foster student mobility
John Potts, UFV Manager of International Partnerships, will be in Dublin, Ireland, from September 12 to 14 and in London, UK, from October 4 to 6 to attend key higher education events. In Dublin, Potts will attend the annual European Association for International Education conference to network and exchange knowledge with partner universities and other…UFV student volunteers provide outstanding performances at Abbyfest 2012
For the fifth year in a row, the UFV fashion show and world culture garden were highlights at Abbyfest, Abbotsford’s annual multicultural festival held at Rotary Stadium. Notable visitors to the culture garden included Abbotsford’s mayor, Bruce Banman, and UFV President Mark Evered and his wife Maureen. “We featured more countries than we have ever…October activities at UFV
A non-comprehensive guide to what’s going on at the University of the Fraser Valley’s multiple locations in October. Thurs, Oct 4 UFV hosts at Canadian Citizenship ceremony, in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley, will take part in a special citizenship ceremony. Approximately 55 newcomers will…UFV hosts a graduate seminar about global leadership with Swiss
From September 19 to 26, 2012, UFV hosted a graduate seminar in conjunction with the Institute of Management and Regional Economics (IBR), Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. As part of the IBR Lucerne CAS International Leadership and Executive MBA programs, 16 Swiss MBA students and three senior UFV business students attended a series…UFV celebrates giving at annual Changing Lives awards ceremony
In what was described as a cross between a blind date and speed dating, UFV benefactors and the recipients of their generosity got together recently to meet, greet, thank, and celebrate philanthropy. The university held its annual Changing Lives awards ceremony at the Ramada Inn recently. The casual meet-and-greet format groups donors and recipients together,…Free Thursday festivities at UFV’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education
How often can you see Vancouver bands (FOR FREE!), entertain the kiddies, sample from different food vendors and crafters, have a chance at winning prizes, and tour new university buildings all in the same day. On a THURSDAY, in CHILLIWACK, no less! The Come See What’s New at Your U bash on Thursday, Sept 20…UFV launches Peace Studies initiative with evening of peace, poetry,
All UFV is saying… is give peace a chance. The University of the Fraser Valley is developing an interdisciplinary Peace Studies program that will feature diversity in the interdisciplinary nature of its curriculum and in engagement of multifaith and multicultural community partners and participants. And in order to celebrate the launch of this program development,…Video: SUSPocalypse in Abbotsford welcomes students to UFV
A video of the happenings at SUSPocalypse in Abbotsford. The event was an awesome way for the Student Union Society to welcome new and returning students to another year of studies at UFV.Lots to do at UFV in September!
Sure, it’s exciting to go to your first classes and meet new people. But there is a lot more to life at UFV than lectures and labs. And in September, we kick it into high gear. Here is a non-comprehensive (i.e., sorry if we missed something) guide to activities on our campuses for the next…UFV to host Indigenizing the Academy conference
It’s one thing to incorporate indigenous content into courses and programs. But the University of the Fraser Valley is taking the concept of partnering with the Aboriginal community to a new level by committing to the concept of “indigenizing” the academy. What this means and how it is achieved will be the subject of a…Lens of Empowerment displayed in England before returning to the
After most classes ended in May, the work of one small group of students continued. For the first time last year, UFV introduced a three-course project called the Lens of Empowerment. The students worked with digital photography and video production, then used these skills to dive into specific topics related to women and identity in…