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Don’t miss out, as of today, the following courses still have space available for the Fall 2015 term. BIO 210 – Introduction to Ecology (90155) Prereqs: Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 112. Note the prerequisite will be waived for students who have completed the Agriculture Technology diploma. Contact the Biology department to arrange a prerequisite … Read more
Exova Canada Inc. Job Title: Lab Technician Department: Western Canada Primary Purpose: Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for collecting client samples according to the LIMS generated batch sheet and analyze, maintaining high standards of analytical quality. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Collect client samples according to the LIMS generated batch … Read more
CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Calling all Science students! There is a demand for science tutors at the Academic Success Centre. The posting is extended until approx. August 20th (Extended past the original deadline of July 31) The centre is looking for students who are in their 3rd or 4th year or graduated and … Read more
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards! Each year, the Dean of Science chooses a member of science for each of the following categories and the awards were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year by Vice-Chair Greg Schlitt. James Bedard – Awesome Achievement Award, for … Read more
Over 170 Science Students graduated this year. Congratulations to everyone! Susan Milner, Mathematics and Statistics, received the Professor Emeritus Award and Etienne Dreyer was awarded this year’s Dean’s Medal of Excellence. More photos posted here: facebook.com/goUFV?fref=ts More pictures will be available in the near future on flickr.com/photos/ufv/albums
Congratulations to all the grads! Please join us in celebration immediately following the ceremony for a Science Convocation Celebration! Sections 109 and 110 and please invite your family and friends. More information about Convocation www.ufv.ca/convocation/
Headshots for Science Wall of Fame and Alumni Cards – FREE Formal Graduate Photo Sessions: $15.00 sitting fee Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on campus in May for formal graduate portrait sessions ($15.00 sitting fee) The Faculty of Science and the UFV Alumni Association are pleased … Read more
The Science Advice Centre, Arts Advice Centre and Student Services Advising (Abbotsford location) will be relocating to the 3rd floor of the new Student Union Building on May 19th and 20th and will reopen on May 21st. Check back on May 21st for launch of the new Advising Centre website at www.ufv.ca/advising For more information, … Read more
4 work study positions in two Biology projects are accepting applications. Please see the job ads at the Career Centre: http://www.ufv.ca/jobs –*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*–*– Project Title: Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology to Study the Nesting Behaviour of Tree Swallows 2 positions, May 2015 – September 2015, 120 hours each. Salary: $11.28 per hour Description of project: The main … Read more
Axol Bioscience is excited to offer future scientists the opportunity to receive $2000 in funding for any life science related degree program. Eligibility criteria: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for a graduate or undergraduate degree for the 15/16 academic year at a recognised university The degree program / research area must be in a … Read more