Info Session: Biology Department Tofino Field School May 2017

The Department of Biology Tofino Field School 2017 Information Session will be held on: October 12th & 13th at 4:00 PM in Room A203b. Biology 421e & 421hh (8 credits) TOUR DATE: May 19 – 30, 2017 TOUR COST: $2,000 (approximate) For more information please contact: Allan Arndt Email: Allan.Arndt@ufv.ca Alan Reid Email: Alan.Reid@ufv.ca Biology … Read more

Centre for Sustainability Upcoming Fall 2016 Events!

The Centre for Sustainability has been hard at work preparing for this year’s upcoming events! They kicked off the academic year with a brand new logo designed by our talented Marketing and Communications department! Sustainable UFV took part in the New Student Orientation (NSO) at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack Campus and had some fun … Read more

Job Opportunity – Science Outreach Fall 2016

For science students and students interested in teaching! The Faculty of Science is running a science outreach program at Eugene Reimer Middle School this fall. Super Science Club is an after-school program for elementary students that UFV offers in collaboration with Science World.  The goal of this program is to inspire children to be inquisitive … Read more

Day of Medical Enlightenment – Saturday, October 1, 2016

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FREE for everyone in the community to attend! RSVP Required A FULL DAY OF PRESENTATIONS BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Speakers and topics include: Cardiology – Dr. Naser Sayeh Emergency Room – Dr. Mike Yatscoff Neurology – Dr. Tony Costantino OBGYN – Dr. Jen Kenyon Urology – Dr. George Vrabec and many more! Hands on technology to … Read more

Student Nominations 2016/2017 for Science Faculty Council

The Science Faculty Council is looking for nominations for 2 Student Representatives for a ONE YEAR term. The Mandate of the Science Faculty Council (SFC) shall: serve as the forum for sharing information and the discussion of academic matters receive recommendations related to academic programs, including but not limited to: development of new programs, program … Read more

Paul Levett from Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory to visit UFV October 5, 2016

Please join the Faculty of Science in welcoming Dr. Paul Levett, Clinical Director from the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory. Dr. Levett will be presenting: “Leptospirosis: re-emerging or re-discovered disease?” When: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 2:30 pm Where: Room B101 Abbotsford Campus ABSTRACT Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with strains of spirochaetes belonging … Read more

Math Mania + Kids = 90 Minutes of FUN!

This is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary or middle school children. It’s been designed by members of the University of the Fraser Valley’s Department of Mathematics & Statistics to show children and their parents how much fun you can have playing with mathematical concepts. Upcoming Math Mania Events October … Read more

New faces in the Faculty of Science Fall 2016

The Faculty of Science would like to welcome our newest faculty members Nathan Bialas, Linus Chiang, Golfam Ghafourifar and Kseniya Garaschuk. BIOLOGY: Nathan Bialas, Assistant Professor [View Profile] If you’re wondering why Nathan looks familiar, he’s been teaching Biology at UFV since 2009 as a sessional instructor. This term he will be teaching: BIO 111 … Read more

UFV Clubs and Associations … U-Join? Y-Not?

Clubs and associations are a great way to meet new people, enhance your resume and create a more vibrant campus! Did you know that joining a club can also relieve stress and help you become more focused? Even though joining a club seems like just something else to add on top of your classes and … Read more

Welcome back students! And a special welcome to all those new to UFV!

This week marks our first full week of classes for the fall semester and the enjoyment continues! UFV events happen throughout the year so keep up-to-date with What’s Happening @ UFV. Students new to UFV had the chance to take part in the New Student Orientation (NSO) held at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack Campus. … Read more