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The Science Faculty Council is looking for nominations for 2 Student Representatives for a ONE YEAR term. The Mandate of the Science Faculty Council (SFC) shall: serve as the forum for sharing information and the discussion of academic matters receive recommendations related to academic programs, including but not limited to: development of new programs, program … Read more
Please join the Faculty of Science in welcoming Dr. Paul Levett, Clinical Director from the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory. Dr. Levett will be presenting: “Leptospirosis: re-emerging or re-discovered disease?” When: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 2:30 pm Where: Room B101 Abbotsford Campus ABSTRACT Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with strains of spirochaetes belonging … Read more
This is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary or middle school children. It’s been designed by members of the University of the Fraser Valley’s Department of Mathematics & Statistics to show children and their parents how much fun you can have playing with mathematical concepts. Upcoming Math Mania Events October … Read more
The Faculty of Science would like to welcome our newest faculty members Nathan Bialas, Linus Chiang, Golfam Ghafourifar and Kseniya Garaschuk. BIOLOGY: Nathan Bialas, Assistant Professor [View Profile] If you’re wondering why Nathan looks familiar, he’s been teaching Biology at UFV since 2009 as a sessional instructor. This term he will be teaching: BIO 111 … Read more
Clubs and associations are a great way to meet new people, enhance your resume and create a more vibrant campus! Did you know that joining a club can also relieve stress and help you become more focused? Even though joining a club seems like just something else to add on top of your classes and … Read more
This week marks our first full week of classes for the fall semester and the enjoyment continues! UFV events happen throughout the year so keep up-to-date with What’s Happening @ UFV. Students new to UFV had the chance to take part in the New Student Orientation (NSO) held at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack Campus. … Read more
When you think about what kind of summer job a physics student might land, would marketing pop into your mind? It certainly didn’t for UFV physics and math student Josh Friesen, but he recently wrapped up a work semester in the marketing department of Prospera Credit Union in Abbotsford. And he found that the analytical … Read more
All science students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the 9th Annual Science Social on September 29th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in the SUB Great Hall. Come on down and enjoy this fun event! It’s also a chance to see what the science student clubs and associations have planned for the upcoming year. … Read more
Tiffany graduated from UFV in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science with double majors in Biology and Psychology. She is currently studying at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Her hands-on lab work experience at UFV gave her the confidence she needed to tackle her research she is involved with now. “I … Read more
How can you go wrong at building your skills while you study! The Work-study program allows you to gain 120 hours of professional employment experience over the course of one semester in conjunction with your studies. Biology Professor and Outreach Coordinator, Christine Dalton put out a call in January for a work-study student to organize … Read more