News and Events
Climate change presents unique challenges in the Fraser Valley. Join faculty host Pat Harrison and guest panelists at an afternoon to bring together alumni, faculty and students to share their stories and learn from one another about how they experience the effects of climate change and how to be an eco-advocate in your community. Thurs, Feb 18 2:30pm to 4:00 pm … Read more
The first ever #BCTECH Summit was held from Jan 18 – Jan. 19, 2016. UFV Students (along with many others) were able to attend the event on Jan. 19th. Dr. Olav Lian and Dr. Christina Neudorf represented UFV on Research Row with the Luminescence Dating Laboratory exhibit. Links: UFV Luminescence Dating Laboratory #BCTech Summit 2016
Residence Services is now taking applications for our summer 2016 and fall/winter 2016/17 Applications available: Front Desk Assistants and Residence Assistant The job postings are also open on CareerLink. Each job posting includes a job description, an application package and a reference form. Deadline to apply is February 19, 2016. Looking for students who are … Read more
The Physical Geography Department is host to some great courses that offer field trips, here are some were offered this term. (see images below) J Hughes GEOG 219/BIO 219 – Biogeography Olav Lian GEOG 202 – Introduction to Geomorphology GEOG 402 – Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Fieldwork on Savary and Calvert Islands Steven Marsh GEOG … Read more
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this talk has been cancelled. Please accept our apologies. Centre of Sustainability greenSPEAK Seminar and the Department of Geography Discoveries Speaker Series present: Dr. Lionel Pandolfo: “Climate Change: Chronology, Perils, Science and Opportunities” Thursday Nov. 26, 2015 2:30 – 4pm Room A413 Abbotsford Campus Climate change is the pivotal issue … Read more
Who’s who in Science… Dr. Olav Lian joined UFV’s Geography Department in Spring 2004 and began teaching in January 2005 teaching courses in Physical Geography, a Major option in the Bachelor of Science program. Interview: Personal I was born in Vancouver, and grew up in North Vancouver near Seymour Provincial Park, where I went to … Read more
As written on UFV Today Blog: October 19, 2015 For Dr. Olav Lian and his team of student researchers it’s all about the details. Teeny, tiny, miniscule details — grains of sand in this case — that lead to big discoveries. Lian is an earth scientist in UFV’s Geography and the Environment department, and he … Read more
Great turnout at Science Social 2015! Big thank you to all of the Student Groups and Associations and various UFV departments. Math Club/Putnam Club BCSA – Bio & Chem Student Assoc. GUS – Geography Student Association PSA – Physics Student Association Pre-Med Student Alliance Pre-Dental Club Computing Student Association SEA – students for Environmental Advocacy … Read more
UFV Sponsored Magazine is offered free to UFV students and employees. A\J is an independent Canadian magazine that has published cutting-edge environmental journalism since 1971. We’ve teamed up with your school to provide you with a free subscription to complement your environmental education with access to the best Canadian environmental journalism and inspiring solutions from the nation’s foremost environmental … Read more
Wednesday, October 14 Room A203B, Abbotsford Campus 12:00pm to 1:00pm No registration required! The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC and SSHRC scholarships. Brad Whittaker, Director of Research Services, will teach students about changes to the granting process, go through an application step by step, and answer … Read more