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From the Abbotsford News (Brandon Tucker) University education has been a major part of Afia Raja’s life for more than a quarter of a century now, with the UFV professor using her many years of experience as an undergrad and graduate student to help better prepare her own students for the outside world. Raja first … Read more
From UFV Now New UFV degree program inspires community connections Wind fluttered through the banners over Montrose Avenue, where UFV’s newest degree program made its mark on the Abbotsford community. The Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning (BRCP) is a four-year degree that draws connections between environmental studies, art, natural sciences, policy and law, urban design, history, … Read more
As members of the Science and Recreational Fishing Development Division, the Outreach Instructors will be responsible for delivering Learn to Fish programs, and other FFSBC outreach programs to the public including youth and their families, schools, and community groups, as well as engaging with anglers and the public. The Instructors will also be responsible for … Read more
ABOUT LIYSF The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a two-week residential student event held at Imperial College London & The Royal Geographical Society, with lecture demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to world-class laboratories and universities combined with cultural interaction, with 500 students aged 16-21 years old from 70 countries. Students can apply directly to LIYSF … Read more
The Faculty of Science is looking for 2 Student Representatives to sit on our Science Faculty Council. These positions are 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: … Read more
Are you a new or returning science student? If so, this event is for you! We are excited to be hosting our 16th Annual Science Social. Come on out and visit with fellow science students, science faculty and staff while getting information on the Science Clubs and Associations on campus. Of course there will be … Read more
Plan and run our summer camps! Gain excellent experience in science education! Science Rocks! is a series of summer day-camps for kids in grades 4-6, held on UFV campuses, with three weeks in Abbotsford and three weeks in Chilliwack. www.ufv.ca/science-rocks/ We are looking for UFV students who ….. Have a passion for science, love working … Read more
On March 10-11th, the School of Land Use and Environmental Change (SLUEC) hosted the 64th Annual Meeting of the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers (WDCAG). The theme of the meeting was Planning for Resilience and Climate Change and it was a great way to promote all of our programs, especially the new … Read more
Auxiliary Opportunities Fish and Wildlife Assistant 06 May 1st – August 26th, 2023 & part-time positions available September 2023 to March 2024 $22.8869 – 27.2753 hourly (plus $0.72 hourly in lieu of benefits and 6% vacation pay) OUTREACH INSTRUCTOR The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is an independent, non-profit organization governed by a Board … 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