It takes a village to raise a child, goes the popular saying. Well, it takes a non-monogamous group of communist birds to raise a smooth-billed ani (a species of large bird in the cuckoo family). UFV biologist Greg Schmaltz is interested in the intimate details of the smooth-billed ani community, and will be revealing some […]
Did you know that there is a cutting-edge, pioneering group of folks in the Fraser Valley who earn an A grade in sustainability? The Yarrow Ecovillage, nestled between Abbotsford and Chilliwack, is one such sustainable community. Next week, Cher King-Scobie will be talking about her experiences living and working in an ecovillage environment. This presentation […]
It was an unforgettable weekend for UFV Athletics as the men’s and women’s basketball teams advanced to CIS Canada West Final Four action after winning quarterfinal best-of-three series at home, and the women’s volleyball team qualified for the CCAA national championship with a silver medal at the PacWest regional championship. Cascades Men’s Basketball: Cascades win […]
From migrating with a herd of caribou, to trekking across the country with their two-year-old son, a Canadian couple will be sharing their stories of adventure with an audience at the University of the Fraser Valley next week. Park ranger and writer Karsten Heuer and filmmaker Leanne Allison will be speaking about their unique experiences […]
This week, the UFV Rivers Dining Room is closing its doors. It will re-open next week with 6 p.m. sittings on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7. The dining room offers an outstanding gourmet prix fixe dinner prepared by UFV’s renowned Culinary Arts chefs-in-training. The seating is at 6 pm, both evenings. […]
Take a stand against bullying by wearing PINK on Feb 29. On Wed, Feb 29 from 10 am-1 pm in Alumni Hall, the Social Work Student Association will have Bullying Stops Here t-shirts, bracelets, and treats available for purchase. Resources on bullying will also be available. Prior to the day, purchase your Bullying Stops Here […]
It was a full house for both sittings on opening night at Rivers Dining Room at UFV’s Trades and Technical Centre on Valentine’s eve. A few opening night jitters and technical glitches kept the waiters (cooking students by day) hopping, but the food was delicious and beautifully plated. The Shrimp Florentine was an innovative and […]
Patsy George returns to UFV to speak on Social Justice in an Age of Occupy Dr. Patsy George returns to the University of the Fraser Valley next week as the first speaker in the 2012 President’s Leadership Lecture Series. She will speak on Mon, Feb 20, in room B101 on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Admission […]
UFV students have gained a new avenue for studies and international opportunities thanks to the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an Indian university. The MOU was signed between the University of the Fraser Valley and Punjabi University in Patiala, India, recently. It will see the universities work together on tasks such […]
Nearly 100 participants helped outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and values that every UFV student should develop – from communication skills to environmental awareness. University staff, faculty, and students were joined by community members at UFV’s Institutional Learning Outcomes open house on Thursday afternoon in Abbotsford to have their input on the subject. “It was […]
UFV students are keeping the spirit of Terry Fox alive, worldwide. Recently, more than 50 UFV students at the UFV campus in Chandigarh, India visited over 30 schools to talk about Terry Fox and the Terry Fox Foundation. The students were promoting the second annual Terry Fox Run in Chandigarh — an event that drew […]
What knowledge, skills, abilities and values are crucial for every UFV student to develop? Communication skills? Civic responsibility? Environmental awareness? Digital-age savvy? The collaborative project, facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Advisory Council, has engaged UFV faculty, staff, students, alumni and community stakeholders in discussions throughout the Fall and Winter, culminating in a final document […]
