Honouring Connections: Language, Land, and Culture with Leanne Joe

Leanne Joe speaking

Honouring Connections: Language, Land, and Culture with Leanne Joe By María Eugenia De Luna, PhD. At the end of the term, our LING 101 class was honoured to host Leanne Joe, an Indigenous Curriculum Developer at UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and a Halq’eméylem instructor at MOLA, for an engaging session titled “Reciprocal Relationships … Read more

Día de Muertos at UFV: Celebrating with a Traditional Ofrenda and the Craft of Pan de Muerto

By María Eugenia de Luna, PhD. As Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) approached, the Spanish Program at the University of the Fraser Valley led the campus in celebrating this vibrant cultural tradition. A central part of the festivities was a beautiful Altar, or Ofrenda, arranged with traditional offerings such as candles, marigolds, photographs, … Read more

Embark on a Spanish adventure this summer at the Universidad Pablo De Olavide in Seville!

Author: María Eugenia De Luna, PhD. Embark on a Spanish adventure this summer at the Universidad Pablo De Olavide in Seville! If you possess intermediate to upper-level Spanish proficiency and crave an immersive learning experience while exploring Spain, our course is tailor-made for you. In “Contemporary Spanish Society and Culture,” students will explore the pulse … Read more

A reimagined website to help you discover the world through language

Welcome to new MOLA’s blog and website, where we share news, thoughts, and stories about the programs and the amazing people who are part of the Modern Languages department at UFV. This revamped virtual experience was designed with you in mind. Whether you’re a current student, a prospective language lover, or simply curious about the … Read more