Health Sciences Student Welcome Back BBQ and Vendor Fair

Are you a new or returning student in kinesiology, dental assisting, nursing, or health care? Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences! You’ll love it here. We invite you to join our first annual student welcome back barbecue! Hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Office, the event welcomes new and returning health sciences … Read more

Champions for Health expanding to greater heights

On the island she’s known as Dr. Jo and her enthusiasm for health education is contagious. Already in its thirteenth year, the Champions for Health Promoting Schools program in Antigua, West Indies continues to raise the bar on international educational experience. The program is intended to improve the life chances of children within Antigua, West … Read more

Meet Mia: Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Medalist

Mia Harries is the 2018 recipient of the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Medal. Harries will accept her award at the Faculty of Health Sciences convocation ceremony today at 9:30 am in Abbotsford. Meet Mia: Where are you from? I was born in Ottawa, Ontario and have lived in Chilliwack for the last 13 years. … Read more

Knowledge, skills, and experience – Health Sciences students excel in undergraduate research

The annual Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards ceremony took place on May 24 at the Ramada Inn in Abbotsford. The well attended, highlight of the year event is hosted by the Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies department to showcase excellence in undergraduate student research activities across the disciplines – an opportunity unique to the learning experience … Read more

Connection and the whole person – Van Ry explores the link between Indigenous culture and health

At a young age, Tsandlia Van Ry knew she had a strong desire to pursue a career as a health care practitioner, and the first place she thought to evaluate was the need in her own Stó:lō community. Van Ry, a Stó:lō woman from Skowkale First Nation located along the Chilliwack River, has decided to … Read more

Filling hearts and taking memories by Julia Nord-Leth, Champions for Health Promoting Schools Program

The following story has been retrieved from Champions for Health Promoting Schools by UFV Kinesiology student Julia Nord-Leth. Dear Friends, Family, Alumni Champions and Supporters, My name is Julia Nord-Leth and this is my second year on the island participating in the Champions for Health Promoting Schools Program. We finally arrived on the island after … Read more

Student networking opportunity – UFV to host Canadian Sport Psychology Association conference

Are you interested in helping athletes achieve optimal mental wellness to enhance their performance in sport? Do you want to dig deeper into how sport and exercise affect mental, emotional, and physical health? Join professionals in the sport psychology field at UFV for upcoming applied sport psychology continuing education opportunity. The BC region of the … Read more