Month: August 2017

UFV’s Arjan Bhullar Wins First Fight in the UFC

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(From Dan Kinving, Cascades Athletics) Cascades wrestling coach Arjan Bhullar pictured below giving instructions to UFV’s U SPORTS gold medalist Brad Hildenbrandt, made his UFC debut on Sept. 9. One of the most exciting developments for the UFV athletic department this summer was Cascades wrestling coach Arjan Bhullar earning a contract with the Ultimate Fighting … Read more

SASI Director Takes on Role as UFV India Principal

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Satwinder Bains appointed Principal of UFV India by Anne Russell on August 28, 2017 Satwinder Bains has been appointed to the position of Principal, UFV India, effective September 1, 2017. Bains will provide oversight of UFV India academic operations and leadership for the faculty and academic staff team at the UFV campus in Chandigarh. She will work collaboratively … Read more

Call for Artists–Desis in the Diaspora

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The South Asian Studies Institute is looking for youth artists for the next exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum and National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple. The exhibit, titled Desis in the Diaspora Canadian contemporary artists to submit photographic work which reflects upon Canadians of South Asian heritage – now and in the past. Each submitted project … Read more

Visit by Shastri Indo Canadian Institute and Lecture on Punjab Politics

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On June 21st, 2017, the SASI hosted guests from the Shastri Indo Canadian Institute. Prachi Kaul discussed the opportunities available to collaborate and associate with Indian academics and Institutions through various programs governing grants/awards/fellowships by the Shastri Institute’s India Office. The presentation was attended by UFV Admin, Faculty and SASI Faculty Associates. During this session, visiting … Read more