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Science students among select UFV STANDOUT leaders

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The following have been recognized as outstanding UFV student leaders by THE STANDOUT, UFV’s student and alumni leadership magazine issuu.com/goufv/docs/ufv_standout_magazine_web_2014?e=2560931/7428116 Andrew Alexander (Biology major, Chemistry minor) has been an excellent UFV student ambassador, excelling academically and participating in many events within the Faculty of Science and UFV at-large. He has been a mentor to many … Read more

April 17 – Info Session for London International Youth Science Forum ’14

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Date: April 17, 2014 Time: 12:00pm (free pizza) Location: A360 Student Speaker:   Andrew Alexander (2013 UFV Rep at LIYSF) See liysf.org.uk/liysf-2014 [hr] Application Deadline – extended to April 25th UFV will send one Science student to London, UK this summer (all expenses paid) to attend LIYSF’14 We are looking for a student enrolled in a science … Read more

Science grads: book your photo session now!

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The Faculty of Science and the UFV Alumni Association are pleased to offer you priority booking and the chance to have a graduate portrait of you and your fellow grads framed together and mounted in your faculty.  This single headshot-composite photography opportunity is free! Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for … Read more

Energy awareness session at UFV

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Dr. Lucy Lee raised awareness about energy use at UFV, our homes, and around the world, as part of Green UFV campaign “Energy Break” to reduce energy use In a 30 min Energy Break time this past Wednesday, with a low energy snack (blueberries) as treat, she informed an informal gathering about the need to … Read more

Events planned for UFV’s 40th birthday

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Happy Birthday UFV! ufv.ca/40 UFV is turning 40. As we celebrate our history, we also dream of growing innovation locally and beyond. We can only do this together with you. Cake cutting ceremonies are being planned. Wednesday, April 2 11 am-noon Mission Campus at Heritage Park Cake cutting with President Mark Evered at 11am  33700 … Read more

Volunteer Opportunity – Judges for Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair

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Every year UFV hosts the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair where 200+ projects from students in grades K- 12 are presented and judged.   To host the event requires 100s of hours of volunteer time over the 3 day period of the fair (April 1, 2, and 3)  to help set up and take down the … Read more

UFV science research open house tonight at CEP

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If you are interested in attending, contact nicole.klassen@ufv.ca for more information. Thursday, February 27, 2014 4:30-6:00 pm: CEP A Building – Common Area – Tour of technology and research facilities 6:00 -7:30 pm: Presentations and Microlectures [hr] The profile of research in science at UFV is diverse, dynamic–and growing! This peer-reviewed and practically applicable community … Read more

Lucy Lee gives talk on Oil Sands and Fish Cells – Feb. 4, 2014

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OIL SANDS AND FISH CELLS WHEN: February 4, 2014 WHERE: Abbotsford Learning Plus Society [hr] Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean, Faculty of Science, UFV A vital part of the oil sands extraction process is reclamation of the affected waters. These reclamation projects require rapid and reliable toxicity assessment, but conventional toxicity tests using whole animals are … Read more