Four-$2,000 WestGen Education Awards Available! Deadline Oct 31st!

Every year, WestGen awards 4 worthy Western Canadian Agriculture or Veterinary students a $2,000 Education Award. WestGen’s Education Awards are available to post-secondary students from Western Canada who are pursuing studies in agriculture or veterinary medicine. Applicants must be a WestGen member or son/daughter of a WestGen member. They offer four $2,000 awards each fall. … Read more

Our Chemists are getting into the spirit of Halloween!

Halloween is upon us and our UFV Chemists aim to please! Be sure to stop by their cabinet display across from Room A388 and check it out! BUT when you do, be very careful and watch your back … Frankenstein might be watching you! [typography font=”Creepster” size=”35″ size_format=”px” color=”#ff8000″]Have a Spooktacular Halloween [/typography] Department of … Read more

Guest Speaker, Dr. David Sivak, Biophysicist to visit UFV October 31st

Please join the Physics Student Association in welcoming Biophysicist, Dr. David Sivak from Simon Fraser University. Dr. Sivak will be speaking about his research on molecular-level thermodynamic interactions. UFV Physics, Chemistry and Biology students will find his research quite fascinating! When: Monday, October 31, 2016 4:30 – 5:30 pm Where: B121 Abbotsford Campus FREE FOOD! … Read more

UFV panel on lessons learned from avian influenza – Monday, October 24 @ 5:00 PM

The Fraser Valley poultry industry has dealt with several outbreaks of Avian Flu over the past 12 years. Find out what lessons farmers, industry representatives, and ministry experts have learned at a special event at the University of the Fraser Valley. Join faculty host Renee Prasad, UFV agriculture professor, and guest panelists at an evening … Read more

2014 UFV BSc Graduate Andrew Alexander … Where is he now?

Andrew began his studies at UFV in 2010 and graduated with a BSc honours in biology with a chemistry minor in 2014. In his first year at UFV, he was recognized for his outstanding achievement as a 1st year BSc student. He continued to excel academically over the years and received several other scholarships. He … Read more

A Long Night Against Procrastination Nov. 8th 5:00 pm – midnight!

Papers are due! Finals are coming! Panic is setting in! You are calm and relaxed because you are getting a jump start on your preparation to avoid all of that last-minute cramming. Come alone, bring a friend, or sign up as a group. Registration Details WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 5:00 PM – Midnight … Read more

Physics Student Association Upcoming Events 2016!

The Physics Student Association (PSA) provides community, support and a voice for the Physics and Engineering students at the University of the Fraser Valley. They continue to offer exciting opportunities to students through presentations, tours, and social outings. Recently students visited the D-Wave Quantum Computing Company in Burnaby; ventured out on a hike at Chadsey … Read more

UFV welcomes chemistry students from Sardis Secondary School

The Chemistry department at UFV welcomed 28 students in the honours grade 11 chemistry class from Sardis Secondary School on Friday, October 7, 2016. They were given the grand tour of our Chilliwack campus at CEP by Shawna Dyck, Chemistry/Biology Lab Technician. Following the tour, the students used our Vernier equipment to discover the melting … Read more

UBC PHARM SCI is coming to UFV! October 20, 2016

Open the door to a career in Pharmacy! Join us for an Entry-to-Practice PharmD admissions information session. This is your opportunity to meet a Recruitment and Admissions Officer and ask your admissions questions! WHEN: October 20, 2016 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM WHERE: Room B132 (Abbotsford Campus) To find out more information and to RSVP … Read more

Welcome Dr. Paul Levett from the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory

The Faculty of Science welcomed Dr. Paul Levett, Clinical Director from the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He spoke to a room of 60+ students and faculty focusing on animal reservoirs of leptospirosis and the human activities that lead to infection. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with strains of … Read more