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Theoretical physicist Derek Harnett receives UFV Research Excellence Award
Derek Harnett’s research explores things we can’t see and that might not exist. And it’s vital. A world-recognized expert in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) sum-rule methods, Harnett’s work isn’t easily understood by the layperson, but it’s heralded within the physics community. His research — fuelled by insatiable curiosity and funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering…Celebrate Convocation 2016 on June 2 and 3
Plan to celebrate with our 2015/16 graduating class at Abbotsford Centre. Visit http://ufv.ca/convocation for all the details. Join Team Convocation as a volunteer please sign up at http://www.ufv.ca/convocation/teamconvo/ Faculty RSVP and reserve your gown by May 18 at http://www.ufv.ca/convocation/faculty/ Classes on June 2 and 3 will proceed as scheduled.UFV invests in learning innovation
The University of the Fraser Valley will invest $1.5 million to support new initiatives in teaching and learning. UFV is well placed to embrace the latest knowledge and technological advancements in the development of leading-edge and inclusive teaching and learning strategies that will benefit all students and, in turn, enrich our economies and communities. This…UFV Alumni Association seeks Distinguished Alumni nominations
UFV alumni can be found making a difference around the corner and across the world. And the UFV Alumni Association wants to celebrate them. There are more than 30,000 alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley working in a variety of industries and sectors and making a significant impact on our economy and our…UFV hires new energy manager
Blair McFarlane has joined UFV as Energy Manager. Blair comes to the university following energy management roles with the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District and Fraser Health Authority. He holds a Geography degree from the University of Lethbridge and a Sustainable Energy Management certificate from BCIT. "We're very pleased Blair is joining our group," said Mark Goudsblom,…Luigi Aquilini, Halldor Bjarnason, Linda Frimer, and George Peary to
Four Canadians who exemplify leadership and excellence will receive honorary doctorates from the University of the Fraser Valley this spring. Business titan Luigi Aquilini, lawyer and Paralympian Halldor Bjarnason, artist and activist Linda Frimer, and educator and community leader George Peary will each be honoured at one of UFV’s four convocation ceremonies on June 2…Presidential search committee welcomes feedback on draft candidate profile
The search committee for UFV’s new President & Vice Chancellor invites your comments on the draft candidate profile. Comments will be open until 9 am, on Monday, May 9. Please visit UFV Presidential Search for more information.Additional electrical trades funding provided
CHILLIWACK: – An additional 32 seats are being added to the electrical program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) as part of the provincial strategy to align training with in-demand occupations that support the provincial economy. “We are pleased that government recognizes the high-quality training delivered by the faculty in our electrical program…Margo Kane returns to UFV for performance May 1
Movement and expression have defined Margo Kane for more than 40 years during an accomplished professional performance career. You can’t categorize her, and you can’t keep her still. A seemingly endless well of perpetual energy helps this dynamo tell her own story, express herself as an artist, and facilitate the sharing of many stories reflective…Employees celebrated for years of dedication
If you added up the years worked by UFV employees honoured at the service dinner on April 21, you'd get more than millennium! More than 100 UFV employees were recognized for either 10, 15, 20, or 25 years of service recently, and many of them celebrated at a special event at the Ramada Inn. Congratulations…Tell us what you think — UFV presidential search
Please fill out the UFV Presidential Search survey, if you haven’t already, and let the search committee know what you think they should look for in potential presidential candidates. Everyone is welcome to participate. http://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=255009Presidential The survey will remain open until 4 pm on Wed, Apr 20, 2016. For up-to-date information about the presidential search,…Home Sweet Home event invites you to make yourself at
First-year Graphic + Digital Design students want to invite you to their home away from home. They will be showcasing their graphic and digital design projects, experiential learning initiatives, and community partnerships on Thursday, April 21, from 2 to 7 pm in their studios at the UFV Mission campus at 33700 Prentis Avenue. With a…