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The Peter Drucker Challenge is an essay contest for students and young professionals between 18 and 35 years of age is now in its 8th year. The theme for 2017 of Growth and Inclusive Prosperity which seems to touch a nerve across generations. Can digital technology (in particular automation and AI) spawn prosperity as opposed to eliminate jobs? … Read more
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 marked the 5th Annual School of Business Student research day. Six teams of students presented their research to a panel of judges and fielded questions on academic rigor and research design. Top prize was awarded to Chelsey Ens and Jonathan Ens who presented their research on the Effects of Valence Framing on Eco-Friendly Seafood … Read more
Congratulations Curtis Braun, Matt Stam, and Drew Temple. This year only thirteen writers of the 2016 CFE from BC made the CPA national honour roll and three of our UFV School of Business alumni are on that list. On behalf of the UFV School of Business faculty, staff and students a big congratulations to all … Read more
The UFV School of Business is proud to have been represented by several groups of accomplished students at UFV’s annual Student Research Day which took place this past Wednesday. The poster presentations were held in the Student Union Building, Great Hall and the event also featured micro lectures in the south atrium. Business students presented research … Read more
The Pacific Venture Capital Conference & Competition (PVCC) offers UFV School of Business students the opportunity to attend its conference this year at a partner-discounted rate. That means you will be able to access high profile keynote speakers, workshops, founders’ panel, networking session, AND gala dinner for only $20. Keynote Speakers include Nicole Verkindt, Founder of OMEX and “Dragon” from Next Gen Den Hamed … Read more
On Thursday, March 9, 2017, the UFV School of Business hosted the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Business After Business Mixer. This event allowed members of the Abbotsford business community as well as students and staff from the UFV School of Business to meet and mingle over appetizers and sample wine donated by Maan Farms. The Students of … Read more
The UFV School of Business is currently in the process of hiring new faculty in marketing. The UFV community is invited to attend the public parts of the selection process as follows: Monday, March 6, Room C1429 Teaching demonstration starts at 9:30 AM Research presentation starts at 10:30 AM Monday, March 13, Room C1429 Teaching demonstration … Read more
Last Thursday morning a group of dedicated and passionate individuals were found in the Abbotsford Library Atrium, engaging passerby’s in discussions about sustainability. With free coffee and Timbits, students, staff, and faculty came together to voice their opinions on how UFV and the Fraser Valley community can become more sustainable. Some suggestions put forward were: Increasing the … Read more
Due to the inclement weather earlier in January and February the committee has decided to amend the dates for the scholarship process as follows: March 10, 2017 – Students need to submit their applications to their university’s professor. This year, accounting students from UFV are eligible to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships funded equally … Read more