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Nominations sought for UFV’s Alumni Association board of directors
Are you a UFV alumnus who’d like to stay involved with your university while making valuable connections with other alumni and contributing to your community? Then consider volunteering to assist future alumni while gaining experience in networking, governance, leadership, and communication by allowing your name to stand for election to the University of the Fraser…Irwin Cohen new RCMP research chair at UFV; Amy Prevost
Dr. Irwin Cohen has taken up the role of RCMP Senior Research Chair in Crime Reduction at the University of the Fraser Valley, effective September 1, 2013. Cohen, who was most recently director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UFV, is filling a gap created when Dr. Darryl Plecas left UFV to…UFV geography students answer ‘core’ questions: watch the video
UFV geography students are helping to solve the mystery of how the Fraser Valley environment has changed through time. Students spend time in the field, on a flood plain, and in the lab, and working with c-c-cold core samples. And they are sure to dress appropriately! Watch this video of student recruiter Holly and…Barry Delaney elected as the new chair of UFV Board
Barry Delaney, senior vice-president, business development, at First West Credit Union and long-time Abbotsford resident is the new chair of the UFV Board of Governors. Delaney succeeds lawyer Larry Stinson of Chilliwack, whose term expired this summer. UFV’s Board of Governors includes members appointed by government and elected faculty, staff, and students. The board governs…Fact-finding + fire-fighting. Research for safer cities.
UFV researchers analyzed over 5,000 fires for the Surrey Fire Service, to help design the internationally renowned HomeSafe program — saving more lives locally + beyond. The City of Surrey’s HomeSafe project: Evidence Based Fire Reduction Strategy (developed with research conducted by University of the Fraser Valley) was selected as a recipient of the 2013 International City/County Management Association (ICMA)…UFV and UFV Student Union Society launch Campus Connector shuttle
It’s going to be a lot easier for students and employees to travel between the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses of the University of the Fraser Valley this fall, thanks to the new Campus Connector shuttle bus service. The Campus Connector, a partnership between the university and the Student Union Society, will run 15 times a…UFV computing student having a fruitful summer at BlackBerry
In summer, many people enjoy the bounteous crops of seasonal fruits, including blackberries. Richard Nair is enjoying a different type of BlackBerry, as he completes his fourth consecutive cooperative education work term with the technology company BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion), producers of smartphones, tablets and mobile services. Nair’s dream was to come to North…New projects to promote research, data-driven decisions in Canadian fire
A new partnership between the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC), The University of the Fraser Valley, and Defence Research and Development Canada will leverage the expertise of fire leaders and experts to promote research and evidence-based decision-making in Canada’s fire service. (High-res images available here: http://goo.gl/fSI5J8) UFV is receiving Canadian Safety and Security Program…Safer games + healthier brains. Preventing invisible injuries.
Through local partnership, UFV is using world-class brain imaging techniques to spot and prevent concussions in student athletes — helping kids stay safe. A rainbow of wires streams across the table as UFV kinesiology instructor Michael Gaetz whispers “Breathe . . . perfect” and the bulky teen stares ahead, unblinking. The test, taking place in a…Classroom in the sky: watch the UFV aviation program video
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our aviation program with student recruiter Holly. She shows you the flight simulators, and then somehow manages to fly an actual plane. Yes, in the sky. Seriously! And you can, too. Put on your aviator sunglasses, and buckle up. Watch the video here. For more information about UFV’s aviation programs…New UFV program for animal lovers prepares you for career
If the idea of spending your days helping care for dogs, cats, and other furry, feathered, or scaled creatures appeals to you, then working in a veterinarian’s office is an excellent career choice. The new Veterinary Administrative Assistant certificate offered by the University of the Fraser Valley is designed to help you reach that goal.…UFV welcomes Amandeep Sandhu as new BC Regional Innovation Chair
Dr. Amandeep Sandhu has been named the University of the Fraser Valley’s new BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada–India Business and Economic Development. He took up his post on July 1. This research chair is housed at the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at UFV. Sandhu will also be a faculty member in the UFV School…Show us your pearly whites! Watch the UFV dental assistant
Become a dental assistant, and develop freakishly good skills at understanding patients who talk with a mouth full of suction and fluoride. That's right! UFV student recruiter Holly demonstrates in this video that is sure to give you a toothy grin. Watch it here. For more information about UFV's dental assistant program at the Chilliwack…Student spaces still available at UFV for Fall 2013 semester
If you’re considering going to UFV this Fall, but haven’t applied yet, you should do so now. Most programs are accepting applications until July 26 to begin your studies this September. And if the program you want is full, you can still apply now for the January 2014 semester, or the program’s next available start…Hergott’s welding sparks silver medal
UFV-trained Johnathon Hergott torched past the competition, winning a silver medal at the Skills Canada national competition recently at BC Place. The competition featured more than 40 different assigned projects in major skilled trade and technology categories. Hergott, a Sardis Secondary student, earned his stripes in the School District #33 welding program under instructor Grant…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Bonnie Reilly Schmidt — RCMP veteran
Bonnie Reilly Schmidt graduated from UFV with a BA (with a double major in history and English) in 2004. She came to UFV as a mature student after a career with the RCMP. She went on to complete an MA and PhD in history at Simon Fraser. Throughout her graduate studies, she received various fellowships…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Barry Penner — Youthful politician rose
Barry Penner entered politics at the relatively young age of 29 when he surprised observers by successfully challenging a sitting Member of the Legislature for his party's nomination. He went on to be elected for the first time at age 30 and was a seasoned veteran by his mid-40s. Barry’s first full-time career was as…UFV’s Friesen helps Canadian cyclists prepare mentally for Pan Am
There’s more to high performance sport than being in top physical condition and training for months at a time. There’s also mental conditioning. Nobody knows that better than sports psychologist Roger Friesen of Abbotsford. He’s currently at the Pan Am Games in Ontario, supporting and cheering on several cyclists he works with, including the men’s…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Darren Penner — thirst for knowledge
Darren Penner has always been the inquisitive sort. This inclination serves him well in his career as a lawyer, and it was fostered during his time studying history at UFV. “I really started looking into what makes things work when I was seven years old, but once I got to UFV I further developed a…University of the Fraser Valley accepts Boeing 727 from KF
A large, loud donation touched down at the Abbotsford International Airport July 15, when the University of the Fraser Valley received a Boeing 727-200 jet aircraft donated by KF Aerospace (formerly Kelowna Flightcraft). The 727 will be utilized by the next generation of technicians training in UFV’s aerospace programs. After nearly 40 years in service,…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Jennifer Owen — Physics offered her
Dr. Jennifer Owen (nee Godfrey) has been part of scientific history, working at the Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator at the CERN particle physics laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. She visited and/or worked at the CERN facilities continuously over six years as part of her graduate studies at Simon Fraser University, and was there when the…UFV Top 40: Rob O’Brennan — College was the school
Rob O’Brennan recently retired as CEO of the Fraser Valley Regional Library, but in 1976 he was a first-year student in one of Fraser Valley College’s early years of existence. He recalled that his semester’s tuition was just $120 for a full course load, and that there were no wait lists for classes. “We held…UFV Top 40: Sherry Mumford — The courage to come
Sherry Mumford had the honour of being the first recipient of UFV’s Distinguished Alumni award in 2003, and she added a feather to her cap by being named one of UFV’s Top 40 alumni. Now Fraser Health’s Director, Substance Use Services, Mental Health and Substance Use program, Sherry’s experience working in the substance use field…UFV Top 40: Kathleen McIntosh — Curiosity and communication help
British Columbia has had a number of notorious, extremely complicated, and lengthy criminal cases go before the courts in the past decade. Two of them stand out for the particularly nefarious nature of the purported crimes: the trial of serial killer Robert (Willy) Pickton, and the recent Surrey Six proceedings, in which several young men…UFV supports Harrison Festival of the Arts with two evenings
UFV is continuing its long association with the Harrison Festival of the Arts by presenting evening performances at the Harrison Memorial Hall on July 13 and 14. On Mon, July 13, the Literary Café features Bookworm, a one-person play written and performed by Corin Raymond. The Literary Café is presented by UFV Continuing Education. Bookworm is…Vancouver Sun front page features UFV researchers replacing booming berry
Can drones battle berry birds? UFV researchers were featured on the front page of the Vancouver Sun last week. Instructors Tom Baumann and Myles Andrew are reprogramming helicopter-like UAVs — properly known as unmanned aerial vehicles — to fly preset patterns over ripening blueberries in the hope they will scare way the birds that feast…UFV alumna’s designs worn proudly by Canadian women’s national soccer
When Adelle Renaud watches the Canadian national women’s soccer team in its traveling gear, her heart swells with pride. Like thousands of Canadians, she’s a huge fan and hoping for a long World Cup run, but she’s also thrilled to see her work on display whenever the national team struts into a tournament venue or…