Dean’s Office

President’s Leadership Lecture Series with Physics Professor and UFV Research Excellence 2016 Award Recipient, Derek Harnett MAY 23 @ 4:30 PM

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UFV President Dr. Mark Evered is pleased to present faculty speaker, and UFV Research Excellence Award recipient, Dr. Derek Harnett. WHEN: Tuesday, May 23rd @ 4:30 PM WHERE: Conference Centre, F125 Abbotsford Campus [highlight]This is a free lecture open to UFV faculty, staff, students and to the community.[/highlight] Derek has been changing the way UFV … Read more

RSVP for the Science Communication Workshop MAY 11th

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The Faculty of Science is excited to bring LitScientist to UFV! This workshop is [highlight]open to ALL UFV Faculty, Staff and Students [/highlight]who would like to learn more about audience engagement, public speaking, knowledge mobilization and translation. WHEN: Thursday, May 11th from 9-12 PM WHERE: D225 Abbotsford Campus [highlight]SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP by May 9th[/highlight] … Read more

Math Mania gearing up for last event of the school year! May 17th

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Math Mania is heading to Chilliwack for the final event of the school year! Thank you to our hosts, the Chilliwack Adventist Christian School and the Fraser Valley Home School Group. Students and their families are invited to come out to play! When: Wednesday, May 17th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Where: Chilliwack Adventist … Read more

UFV Hosts the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair April 4-7

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Over 50 awards were handed out at the annual Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair (FVRSF) held April 4 to 7th. Students from 18 schools in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley and Mission area came together to compete for prizes and a chance to represent Team BC at the Canada Wide Science Fair next month. The students … Read more

Perrin Waldock and Tessa Webb off to London, UK this summer!

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On March 29th our shortlisted candidates presented their research topic of choice to a large audience including the Faculty of Science selection panel. All 3 presentations were spectacular which made for a difficult decision for our panel! We are excited to announce that Perrin Waldock and Tessa Webb were selected to represent UFV at the … Read more

March for Science & Earth Day will be teaming up on APRIL 21 & 22

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The March for Science is the first step of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health, safety, economies, and governments. It is a celebration of our passion for science and the many ways science serves our communities and our world. There are over 450 marches being planned across Canada … Read more

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change MAR 30 @ 4:30 PM

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UFV is pleased to present “Indigenous Knowledge and Governance in the Context of Climate Change: Latest Global Findings” with Tero Mustonen, Director, Snowchange Cooperative, Finland & Kaisu Mustonen, Researcher, Snowchange Cooperative, Finland. Date: March 30, 2017, 4:30 pm Location: UFV Aboriginal Gathering Place, Canada Education Park, Chilliwack [highlight]Everyone is welcome to attend![/highlight] As the impacts … Read more

CAP Undergraduate Lecture Tour with Dr. Kris Poduska MAR 27 @ 2:30 pm

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Please join the Physics Department in welcoming Dr. Kris Poduska from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Poduska is part of the 2017 Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Lecture Tour. Shark skin, butterfly wings, and lotus leaves: the physics of water on rough surfaces Self-cleaning walls and anti-fogging windows sound futuristic, but this future is already … Read more

LIYSF Candidates Present MAR 29 @ 5PM

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Come on out and support our LIYSF Candidates! Everyone is welcome! Rebecca Robertson, Perrin Waldock and Tessa Webb have successfully cleared the first hurdle and will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. When: March 29, 2017 – 5PM – 7PM (Q&A Period to Follow) Where: D217 Abbotsford Campus The … Read more

Human Library Event! MAR 15 at Chilliwack Campus Library

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The Human Library Poster Advertising Event Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover! The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated … Read more