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Students in Dr. Jelena Brcic’s BUS 408 (Teamwork in Organizations) class, launched a 72 hour campaign to raise awareness for a mental health and wellness service offered through the Studentcare network at UFV called, Empower Me. During this time of great upheaval and uncertainty, the group felt that their fellow students should be made aware … Read more
UFV held their first-ever virtual Student Research Day on Tuesday, March 31, drawing 189 students and 92 projects from across the institution. A panel of 50 UFV researchers, faculty, and administrators reviewed and scored the posters online, awarding points for Quality of Scholarship, Visual Appeal, Organization, and Relevance of Research. Judging was difficult, as it … Read more
Assistant Professor in the School of Business, Dr. Jelena Brcic‘s research specialty is how people adapt to extreme unusual environments. More specifically, she studies how astronauts make a home in space and work together in close confines. She recently spoke with UFV Today and offered tips for everyone staying at home during the COVID-19 crisis. … Read more
Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19 and UFV’s alignment with BC Ministry of Health recommendations, the UFV Research Office is adapting Student Research Day to a digital/online format so students can display their research posters safely and remotely. We will no longer hold a physical gathering in Evered Hall on Tuesday, March 31, and … Read more
Dr. Saeed Rahman was featured in the University of Victoria’s Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation (CSSI) Year in Review 2018-2019 magazine. Below is the conversation he had regarding his research and passion for sustainability. Q1: What topics or issues does your research explore? My research explores how organizations can understand, build, co-create, and integrate … Read more
Over a dozen faculty members, across campus, participated in UFV’s annual Faculty Micro-Lecture Challenge on February 26. Described as “speed dating for research,” 14 challengers from four faculties – Science, the Arts, Health Sciences, and Professional Studies – took the stage in rapid succession to explain the real-world implications of their research in just 2 … Read more
Dr. Mike Ivanof from the School of Business will be among 15 researchers from across the Institution who will be partaking in the Micro-Lecture Challenge. Participants are given two minutes to present their most recent research topics and findings. Dr. Ivanof will be speaking on, “Emerging Trends in Consumption Patterns of Goods and Services”. The … Read more
Dr. Saeed Rahman spoke to a large group at Friday’s Seminar Series. Faculty, Staff, Administration, and the BUS 304 – Organizational Theory and Design class attended his lecture on, “Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances”. During his presentation, Dr. Rahman emphasized how effective … Read more
Join the next School of Business Seminar Series Presentation, held on Friday February 14th, 11:30am – 1:00pm in B140 on Abbotsford campus. Dr. Saeed Rahman will be speaking on, “Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances”. Abstract: Effective global climate governance entails establishing institutions, … Read more
UFV School of Business Assistant Professor, Dr. Saeed Rahman‘s research was recently published in the Times Colonist newspaper. The article, “Integrating ecological knowledge for sustainable business practices“ focuses on his research pursuit to understand how businesses can advance sustainability efforts through better integration of ecological knowledge.