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Have you thought about Graduate School? The Faculty of Science, in consultation with the Advising Centre, are hosting a Graduate School Information Session for students in the science fields. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with Graduate School, and information will be provided on typical application processes, as well as any other questions pertaining to … Read more
The Centre of Sustainability greenSPEAK Seminar Series and the Department of Geography Discoveries Speaker Series present: Dr. Lionel Pandolfo. Climate change is the pivotal issue of our times. Survival of modern civilizations and our way of life depends on how humans minimize the effects of a changing climate. In order to seize the significance of … Read more
“Dr. Future” talks about his uniquely creative career and insights into the deep and lasting impact 3D printing is going to have on humanity and creativity. Dr. Paul Tinari, author of “The Joom Destiny”, a book about how 3d printing will revolutionize your world, shares his insights into how every aspect of our world is … Read more
Climate change presents unique challenges in the Fraser Valley. Join faculty host Pat Harrison and guest panelists at an afternoon to bring together alumni, faculty and students to share their stories and learn from one another about how they experience the effects of climate change and how to be an eco-advocate in your community. Thurs, Feb 18 2:30pm to 4:00 pm … Read more
Green Team Meeting Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Time: 11:30 – 1pm Room: A413 Pizzas and coffee (vegetarian included). Topics to be discussed and involved in are: Sweater Week Campaign: first week of February (Monday – Thursday) Collaboration on the Alumni Forum on Climate Change (February 18th) Updates on recycling / composting campaigns WCA update on … Read more
In response to the UN call for action a forum was organized at UFV on Oct. 13, 2015. The first part of the event lasted approximately 45 minutes and focused on the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (and targets) adopted on October by the UN General Assembly. These seventeen goals basically relate to most aspects of … Read more
UFV Centre for Global Development Symposium on Climate Change December 7, 2015 4:00pm to 5:30pm SUS Great Hall, Abbotsford Between November 30 and December 11, 2015 the COP21, also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, will, for the first time in over 20 years of United Nations negotiations, aim to achieve a legally binding … Read more
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this talk has been cancelled. Please accept our apologies. Centre of Sustainability greenSPEAK Seminar and the Department of Geography Discoveries Speaker Series present: Dr. Lionel Pandolfo: “Climate Change: Chronology, Perils, Science and Opportunities” Thursday Nov. 26, 2015 2:30 – 4pm Room A413 Abbotsford Campus Climate change is the pivotal issue … Read more
David Barsamian Tuesday, 3 November 2015 2:30-4:00 pm Room: B101 Abbotsford Campus The award-winning founder and director of Alternative Radio, journalist, writer, and activist makes a return visit to UFV to talk about climate change and the environment. Human beings and the natural world are on a collision course. Human activities inflict harsh and often … Read more
October 27, 2015 Fraser Valley Regional District Air Quality Forum Last night, the UFV Centre for Sustainability hosted the FVRD Forum on Air Quality in the theatre in B Building. It was very well attended by the public and by UFV students. Chair, Pat Harrison welcomed the guests to UFV and to the traditional territory … Read more