News and Events
Artona will be on campus offering portrait sessions from March 3 – 20, 2023 in Lot 10. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with the traditional library and composite backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed … Read more
The Academic Advising Centre will be hosting a drop-in advising session: When: March 2, 2023 Time: 1-3 PM Where: Science Centre A367, Abbotsford Campus This is a great opportunity to meet your advisors! Academic advisors are here to help you at any stage of your educational journey. Whether you are looking to explore majors, figure … Read more
Please join UFV’s Women in Engineering, Science & Technology (UFV WEST) for their 4th Annual Career Panel. You’ll hear from 5 amazing scientists from our local community. From engineering, to public health and beyond! You won’t want to miss this event. When: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Where: B101, Abbotsford Campus … Read more
On behalf of Let’s Talk Science and the Faculty of Science at UFV, Dr. Ian Affleck, Associate Dean of Science welcomed 115+ grade 8 students and their teachers from the Abbotsford Traditional School for a UFV Super Science Samper on February 21st. Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean of Science also welcomed the group and encouraged the … Read more
The Department of Agriculture Technology took part in the 3-day Pacific Agriculture Show held at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford from January 26-28, 2023. This premier event is the largest and most important agriculture exhibition in the province. BC’s agriculture industry is unique in its diversity and the Show attracts an attendance from all … Read more
The Office of Sustainability, Dr. Stefania Pizzirani from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change and many other colleagues from across campus have been very busy planning the second annual March for Sustainability. Throughout the month they will be hosting a series of events. The kick off event, “Clothes the loop: Renew, Reuse, Restyle” … Read more
Offered in partnership between Adventure Canada and The Explorers Club since 2016, the Young Explorers is a unique and innovative outreach program that supports the personal and professional growth of young explorers. Young explorers apply with specific, place-based project proposals that demonstrate significant potential, then travel on board one of Adventure Canada’s selected expeditions to … Read more
Dr. Afia Raja, Assistant Professor from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change was recently interviewed on the CTV Vancouver News on the topic of the environmental impact of abandoned homeless camps on the Chilliwack River. “It’s different kinds of minerals as well that are toxic to the fishes and to the whole aquatic … Read more
Dr. Cindy Loten, Dr. Ruwan Karunanayaka, and Dr. Vanessa Radzimski, from the Math & Stats Department along with their Math Mania team of 18 UFV student volunteers visited Vedder Elementary School in Chilliwack earlier this week. Over 80 kids and their families spent the evening sharing hands-on activities and realizing how much fun you can … Read more
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) provides an award for undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering areas of study to engage in research over a 16-week period over the 2023 summer semester (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards. Students must be available to work full-time during the 16-week tenure of … Read more