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Researchers in UFV CIS and Psychology are carrying out a study on meeting efficiency. We are looking for participants to take part in short role-playing meetings as part of this study. Participants will work in small groups to complete a task involving an imaginary winter survival scenario. The meeting is not expected to take longer … Read more
Hello School of Business students! Do you want to escape the rain in BC? Do you have the urge to explore different cultures and meet new friends? Do you ever wish that when you look outside your classroom window you could see the Alps, the Eiffel Tower or the bright Australian sun? If so, come … Read more
Ch’nook is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Ch’nook Scholars program. The application window will close at 4pm on Friday 5 October. Please visit: https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/Chnook/Students/Chnook_Scholars for more information about the program and how to apply. Ch’nook Scholars is a program that supports Indigenous students studying business in BC or at the University of Calgary through: … Read more
Welcome back to UFV School of Business for the 2018-2019 academic year and a special welcome to our new students attending UFV School of Business for the first time in 2018. Being a full-time student of UFV School of Business has some great rewards and this announcement is about one of them. All UFV School … Read more
The UFV School of Business has been awarded EPAS accreditation for its BBA program. EPAS is an international program accreditation system operated by EFMD. EPAS standards ensure that programs are designed and delivered so that they are both academically rigorous and have practical relevance. Dr. Frank Ulbrich, Director of the School of Business, says: “Receiving … Read more
An article by Dr. Frank Ulbrich, director of the School of Business, published in Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing has been selected by the editorial team as Highly Commended in the 2018 Emerald Literati Awards. The article, titled “Extended dependency network diagrams: adding a strategic dimension”, introduces a technique that enables managers to … Read more
An article by Dr. Kirsten Robertson, Associate Professor at the UFV School of Business, and Jane O’ Reilly from the Telfer School of Management were awarded Best Paper for the OB division at the 2018 ASAC Conference. This year’s conference occurred on May 27-29, at Ryerson University, Toronto. The paper, titled “Negotiating the Challenge of an … Read more
On behalf of the Director of the School of Business I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of 2018. As Director of the School of Business, I have had the pleasure of seeing, first hand, your growth as individuals, and as intellectuals. I have been witness to some of your … Read more
The School of Business would like to extend congratulations to Shea Horton, Zihan Tian (not pictured above), and Jared Wiebe for winning the 2018 Undergraduate Research Excellence Award last night. Their study, conducted under faculty member David Dobson‘s supervision, looked at time management of university students and the effect it has on their academic success. … Read more
Have you ever wanted to go to Europe? This is your chance! This Thursday (May 3rd) there will be a Holland Promotion fair from 1.00pm until 2.30pm at the Global Lounge at the UFV International B-Building. This fair will be provided by students of the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Business School. You will find … Read more