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More about Vancouver bands at UFV Chilliwack party on Thurs,
More about the bands playing at Come See What's New @ Your U on Thurs, Sept 20: The Zolas After debuting with Tic Toc Tic in 2009, The Zolas scaled the precipice of cult status across Canada, thanks to a loyal fanbase carried over from Zach Gray (vocals, guitar) and Tom Dobrzanski’s (piano) earlier…Inaugural UFV Young Distinguished Alumni award presented to Alex McAulay
Alex McAulay has always been a hardworking, multi-tasking individual. From his time spent studying and volunteering at the University of the Fraser Valley, to his involvement with the community of Chilliwack, he’s been a busy guy with multiple things on the go. Now, he’s taken his drive and education and is applying it to the…UFV Distinguished Alumni winner 2012: George Hemeon honoured for career
Typically, awards recognize a major strength of the individual receiving them. The winner of this year’s Distinguished Alumni award from the University of the Fraser Valley is being lauded for multiple strengths. George Hemeon (BA ’04) is being honoured for both his career achievements and his artistic merit. Hemeon has accomplished a lot in the…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.Video: Shaw TV features Kinesiology trip to Antigua
UFV's Joanna Sheppard was recently interviewed by Shaw TV for their new program, Go Fraser Valley. Sheppard spoke about Champions for Health Promoting Schools — an initiative she runs which sees students travel to Antigua every May to work within primary schools. For more information on the program, visit ufvtoday.ca/antigua To watch the full Shaw…Come see what’s new at your U
Chilliwack’s UFV campus is throwing a celebration to welcome the community and students to its new buildings and campus at the Canada Education Park. Think of it as a housewarming — but for a university. On Thursday, Sept 20, the campus, located at 45190 Caen Avenue (near Keith Wilson Road), will be host to…SUSPocalyse welcomes UFV students to Abbotsford
On Thursday afternoon, Abbotsford's UFV campus was transformed for SUSPocalypse. Hosted by the Student Union Society, the event celebrated new and returning students at UFV. There was a dunk tank, a bungee run, and of course — food! From 3 p.m.onward, the stage was home to some awesome local talent. Cory Woodward, Sidney York, Rug Foot,…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 students do summer work in Africa with UN affiliates
Students from UFV spent the summer in Africa working with UN affiliated programs to both educate women, and create a connection with a primary school in the Fraser Valley. Working with ICT portal for girls, an affiliate of the UN, students hosted a seminar aimed at teaching young women how to work with technological tools…New UFV Chilliwack building set to welcome students
If you’re taking classes at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Chilliwack campus this fall, take note: UFV has moved! Except for a few specialized theatre and agricultural courses and activities, all Chilliwack courses are now offered at the UFV campus at the Canada Education Park. UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre has been located at…