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Sylvie Murray new program development coordinator
Dr. Sylvie Murray, who was most recently a faculty member in the History department, has taken on the position of program development coordinator, replacing the recently retired Cheryl Dahl. Murray joined UFV as a faculty member in the History department in 1994 and served as department head from 2003-2007. She has been active in a…Thirty retirees honoured at ceremony
UFV honoured its 2013 retirees on Oct 16 at a banquet at the Ramada Inn. Thirty long-time employees retired this year, and 20 of them attended the dinner. The longest-serving retirees started in 1976 and worked here for 37 years. As usual, many retirees from years past took the opportunity to come back and visit…UFV Theatre presents a new take on the classic tale
UFV Theatre presents The Little Mermaid, the classic fairy tale by one of Denmark’s greatest writers, adapted into an imaginative stage production by British playwright Pam Gems. Audiences can submerge themselves into the story of a young mermaid who, after falling in love with a human prince, makes a courageous, but ultimately heart-breaking bargain with…The UFV Shake Out – Don’t Freak Out Drill
On Oct 17, 2013, at 10:17 am, Baker House Residence and the UFV Bookstore took part in the Great BC Shake Out event. More than 100 residents, including UFV Bookstore staff, participated in the drill by dropping, taking cover, and holding on when a simulated earthquake hit. UFV resident assistants donned their emergency gear and gathered the students…UFV Cascades women’s and men’s golf teams win CCAA national
The UFV Cascades men’s and women’s golf teams both captured the 2013 CCAA national championship titles on Oct 18 at the Royal Quebec Golf Club, in Quebec City, Quebec. This marks the program’s first national titles for both teams and the first double national championship since the Humber College Hawks (OCAA) captured both titles six years…Something for everyone at annual health fair
A wide spectrum of health promotion topics will be addressed during Friday’s annual health fair at Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. Hosted by fourth-year University of the Fraser Valley nursing students, the Oct. 18 event offers something for people of all ages, from infants to adults, says organizer and UFV nursing instructor Kate McCulloch. The all-day…Caring and computer systems savvy lead to 2013 UFV Distinguished
Stu Chahal might have found his professional calling in computer systems, but his passion extends to people — especially those who need it most. As the 2013 recipient of the University of the Fraser Valley Distinguished Alumni award, Chahal is just now looking back on his rapid ascent since graduating with a Bachelor in Computer…Young Distinguished Alumni winner Evan Wiens exhibits altruism through dentistry
Evan Wiens hasn’t been a dentist for very long, but he’s already packed a lot of professional experience, leadership, and community service into his career. This year’s winner of the Distinguished Young Alumni award at the University of the Fraser Valley -- reserved for a high achiever under the age of 35 -- has been…UFV celebrates donors and alumni at Giving Thanks event
Gratitude was the theme of the evening at the University of the Fraser Valley on October 10 as donors, supporters, and alumni gathered for the Giving Thanks event at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Guests mingled with scholarship winners and learned about the many goals the university is able to accomplish through the…Hardware handed out at inaugural Faculty of Science AAAwards
More than an exercise in awesome alliteration, UFV’s Faculty of Science AAAwards brought well-deserved recognition to department leaders. Led by Dean of Science Lucy Lee, the inaugural awards were meant to shine light on those quietly doing exemplary work all across the science spectrum. “We have so many talented people in the science department, but…UFV adds secondary option for teacher education
Future teachers who want to teach at the secondary-school level will be able to earn their qualifications at the University of the Fraser Valley starting in July 2014. The secondary option is an addition to the elementary school option that has been offered at UFV since 2007. If you’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree, UFV’s…UFV monitors the mighty Fraser for worldwide river project
Saving whales from pine beetles wasn’t his intent, but if there’s one thing UFV geography instructor Steven Marsh knows, it’s that anything’s possible. Known as a climatologist when he joined the University of the Fraser Valley more than 20 years ago, the bulk of Marsh’s research has revolved around water — ranging from small tributaries…