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Once again the Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies office hosted the Faculty Micro-Lecture event. This is a chance for the UFV community to expand their academic pool of knowledge and sample new subject areas with an interdisciplinary afternoon showcasing faculty research from across the institution. Faculty presenters each take the stage for a maximum of … Read more
Friday, March 10, 2017, 12:30–2 pm, ABC 1427 The School of Business is pleased to host the second 2017 Research Seminar presented by Dr. Ken R. Blawatt, UFV School of Business. Economics is now under some pressure to improve, if not change its premise. In the last few decades noteworthy economists, leading academics and business leaders worldwide, have expressed serious … Read more
Our world is far from perfect, but what can be done change that? Life on land and under the sea is threatened, people die of hunger and curable diseases every day, and somehow in our advanced society gender equality is still an issue. There is an old English proverb that states, “Necessity is the Mother of … Read more
Krystine McInnes, CEO of Athena Organic Farms will explain how her multi-sited food hub operation uses a sustainable business model that combines small lot regional food production and high tech precision agriculture systems. Come listen to her speak on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:10pm in Abbotsford A305. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Garry … Read more
The School of Business proudly invites you to attend the next Research Seminar presented by Dave Harder. Dave will be discussing his new book, Mind, Money & Markets on February 3, 2017 from 12:30-2:00 PM in room C 1422. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP to bizevents@ufv.ca by Friday, January 23, 2017. Dave Harder is one … Read more
On June 3rd, several faculty from the School of Business traveled to Edmonton, Alberta, for the annual Administrative Sciences Association of Canada conference. Four faculty member papers were presented, one of which was co-authored by Dr. Kirsten Robertson, HR/Organizational Management instructor for the School of Business. Her submission, titled “Part of the Package’ A Grounded … Read more
Congratulations to the Business students who won an award at the 2016 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards night, hosted by the UFV Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies Office. Under the supervision of Associate Professor David Dobson, Business students Delaney Minor, Manjot Pander, and Seth Stenner (pictured above) conducted a study titled “The Truth Behind RateMyProfessors.com“. This … Read more
Congratulations to Dr. Kirsten Robertson for receiving the Best Paper Award from the Management Teaching Review, for her paper, “Jarvis Manufacturing: An experiential exercise for teaching the fundamentals of teamwork.” Read the full article here.
Yesterday was the annual UFV Student Research Day, hosted by the Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies Office. Students from around the institution who conduct research under the supervision of a UFV faculty member may take part in a Micro Lecture series, Poster Presentation, or both. The School of Business had multiple student research groups enter … Read more
The 4th Annual Student Research Day is upon us! On Tuesday, April 12th, from 9am-11am, come support some of our business students as they present their research. Presentation topics include: Understanding the Abbotsford Tourist The Truth Behind RateMyProfessors.co and, Does where you live matter? It will be held in the centre section of the SUB … Read more