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Math Mania is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary school children. It’s designed to show children – and their parents – how much fun you can have playing with mathematical games and concepts. Volunteers run individual tables, each with their own activity or activities. You’ll get a chance to try … Read more
Sustainable UFV will be participating at this year’s U-Join event held in the Great Hall of the SUB from 11am-3pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. They are looking for a few students who would be interested in helping them out. If you’re interested, please email Travis Gingerich your availability during the event, as well as … Read more
London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July 26 to August 9, 2017 UFV will send one Science student to London, UK summer 2017 (all expenses paid) to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) http://www.liysf.org.uk/ Past representatives have included: Timothy Richards (2012), Andrew Alexander (2013), Etienne Dreyer (2014), Kevin Kobes (2015) and Vivienne … Read more
On Monday, November 21st our ecology students presented exhibits that showcased their experience working for local environmental organizations and citizen science projects. The students have been instrumental in helping organizations such as the Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition, and the Metro Vancouver Ecological Restoration Team to complete their fall restoration activities. For many students, this experience … Read more
Wear a sweater, win a prize! For the week of November 14-18, you have the chance of winning daily prizes by posting selfies of you wearing a sweater and participating in our annual Sweater Week. As we dive into the cooler months, we increase the use of heating in our buildings. This can be a … Read more
The Faculty of Science and Indigenous Affairs at UFV are pleased to welcome Data Science Educator, Dr. Joslynn Lee from the DNA Learning Center at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016. Joslynn will be attending the Winter Solstice Lunch hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre staff and elders at CEP-A1454 from … Read more
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
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
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
Come on out to the fall meeting and see how you can make our campuses more sustainable by volunteering! WHEN: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 @ 1:00 PM WHERE: Room F124 University House (Abbotsford Campus) PIZZA For more information, please see Sustainable UFV Upcoming Sustainable UFV Volunteer opportunities: Garbage Audit: Thursday, October 6th starting at 9:00 … Read more