News and Events
2nd Annual Science Laboratory and Faculty Research Open House Thursday, February 27, 2014 4:30 – 7:30 pm. This year the event will take place on the CEP campus. [hr] The profile of research in science at UFV is diverse, dynamic–and growing! This peer-reviewed and practically applicable community research is taking place in multiple faculties Science, … Read more
Taken from UFV Today, January 16 2014. Original post by Darren McDonald. Students at UFV ‘make’ many things, from dresses to buildings to gourmet concoctions, in programs such as fashion design, carpentry, and culinary arts. But students who enroll in the co-operative education option, including biology major Brandon Wood, also make money and important career … Read more
Do you have colleagues who are making an academic impact at UFV through innovative research? Nominate them for UFV’s annual Research Excellence Award! Deadline for nominations is Feb 7, 2014. 2013 Recipient – Noham Weinberg 2012 Recipient – Olav Lian
Article posted on UFV Today, Dec 12, 2013 (News release from the Province of British Columbia) British Columbia’s newest centre of excellence is dedicated to agriculture, with construction progressing at the University of the Fraser Valley on a brand-new barn and greenhouses after an investment of $1 million by government. “We are planting the seeds … Read more
Articles from from The Cascade “Science on Purpose” ————————————————————————————— The digital lollipop, the electric tongue-tricker – November 27, 2013 The future of virtual taste is in the electric lollipop. The last 20 years have seen a massive shift from analog to digital in all sorts of areas – from library catalogues, social interaction, and communication … Read more
Grad School Information Session ~ November 7, 2013 On November 7th, the Faculty of Science with the Science Advice Centre are hosting a Graduate School Workshop for the science fields. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with Graduate School and information on how and when to apply will be available. Date: November 7, 2013 Time: 5:30 … Read more
Archived from The Cascade, April 10 2013. Original post by Beau O’Neill. What’s the active chemical in fun you ask? I don’t know, but on Friday night there was plenty of revelry at the Big Bang 2013, the second annual end of year event hosted by the combined associations of the Biology and Chemistry, Physics … Read more
Archived from UFV Today, March 12 2013. Original post by Anne Russell. Link: Victor Chan speaks on the role of peace in education. Not too many people are best known for being a close friend of the Dalai Lama, but Victor Chan can claim that distinction. The Vancouver-based author, visionary, and peace leader is a … Read more
September 26, 2013 With well over 100 in attendance, this year’s Science Social was a great success. Displays were organized by the departments and student organizations. Check out some of the photos!!
Archived from UFV Today, October 11 2013. Original post by Darren Macdonald. Evan Wiens hasn’t been a dentist for very long, but he’s already packed a lot of professional experience, leadership, and community service into his career. This year’s winner of the Distinguished Young Alumni award at the University of the Fraser Valley — reserved … Read more