News and Events
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
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
MONDAY, Sept 16 – Meet on the Green at the Abbotsford Campus at noon! CBC News Article: Researchers stand up for science, plan rallies coast to coast September 12, 2013 3:05 PM –By Quirks & Quarks evidencefordemocracy.ca Bob McDonald, Quirks & Quarks Once again, scientists and supporters across the country will rally on Monday, Sept. … Read more
Archived from UFV Today, June 7 2013. Original post by Anne Russell. Research brings great joy to UFV chemist Noham Weinberg. “For, me, it is like drinking clean water fresh from the source! And having students working with you, seeing them grow into independent researchers, is an even greater joy. It is what drives me. … Read more
February 21, 2013 – Geography department Discoveries Speaker Series presents Dr. Brian Sherrod
Archived from UFV Today, February 27, 2013. Original post by Anne Russell. March 11, 2013 – Lecture Hall (B101) at 4pm The importance of language in understanding math — especially for bilingual students — is the topic of the next presentation in the UFV Research Lecture Series. The lecture is free and the public is … Read more