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CHASIcast 12: Chelsea Klassen on the academic folklore of Taylor Swift

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Photo showing Chelsea Klassen and Dr. Martha Dow speaking into microphones. A quote attributed to Chelsea reads: “Looking at celebrity and controversy, how do we conceptualise the controversy that happened with the VMAs? How do we understand heroes and villains in popular culture? How do we talk about race?” End of quote. Beneath, Chelsea’s titles are listed as “Lead Researcher, Community Health and Social Innovation Hub” and “Sessional Instructor, School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship.”

The new year brings something sweeter than fiction, as the CHASIcast examines the surprisingly academic folklore hidden behind a pop culture juggernaut. Join host Dr. Martha Dow and CHASI’s lead researcher Chelsea Klassen as they tackle the sociological and psychological facets of Taylor Swift’s work, and how her fearless advocacy and engaging relationship with her … Read more

Dr. Carin Bondar: Living in a Post-Truth Society — identifying misinformation online

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Photo of Dr. Carin Bondar presenting on stage. The screen shows a slide which reads "Navigating in a post-truth society: tips to decipher fact vs fiction online. Dr. Carin Bondar, Science Communication, UFV." A large graphic shows the letters FA, with the second half of the word as both CT (spelling fact) and KE (spelling fake).

Presented by the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation Hub, Exploring Equity is a series of conversations around advancing equity in our community. On November 30, 2023, Dr. Carin Bondar, presented a talk titled Living in a Post-Truth Society — tips and techniques to identify misinformation online. That presentation … Read more

UFV Faculty bring university lectures to Pacific Institution

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Photo of CHASI's wall mural, a large painting of a blue-toned person holding up their hands like scales. Above one hand is the word "together" and above the other is "empowered."

Throughout the fall, professors from a range of disciplines at the University of the Fraser Valley are sharing their knowledge with the individuals who are currently incarcerated at Pacific Institution in Abbotsford BC. The initiative is a joint undertaking by UFV’s College of Arts and the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI), alongside the … Read more

CHASIcast: Dr. Linda Pardy on the non-linear path of careers

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The newest episode of the CHASIcast tackles the challenges students and graduates face in turning their hard-earned credentials into a meaningful career in a brave new post-pandemic world. Join host Dr. Martha Dow, along with Dr. Linda Pardy, Associate Dean of Students at UFV’s College of Arts and part of CHASI’s new research cluster, CALL, … Read more

CHASI shares public safety projects with Mike Farnworth, B.C.’s Deputy Premiere and Solicitor General

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Photo of Minister Mike Farnworth and Minister Pam Alexis sitting at a table at CHASI, along with Minister Farnworth's assistant. Minister Farnworth is speaking and looking towards the camera, his hands on the table. In front of them are handouts displaying information on CHASI projects.

The Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI) at the University of the Fraser Valley was honoured to welcome Minister Mike Farnworth, B.C.’s Deputy Premier and Solicitor General, into the Hub on November 14. He was joined by long-time friend of CHASI Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food. “We want to know that all … Read more