News and Events
Please join us in welcoming John Bechhoefer from the Simon Fraser University. As part of the 2016 Canadian Association of Physicists Lecture Tour he’ll be visiting UFV! When: Monday, April 4, 2016 @ 2:30 PM Where: Room A353 Abstract: In 1867, at the dawn of statistical physics, Maxwell imagined a thought experiment that has both … Read more
The Faculty of Science offers Science Rocks! camps every year in July and August. The day camps are designed especially for young people going into Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the Fall. These camps are a great fun and an awesome learning opportunity for campers. Each camp week is organized by UFV students … Read more
Have you thought about Graduate School? The Faculty of Science, in consultation with the Advising Centre, are hosting a Graduate School Information Session for students in the science fields. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with Graduate School, and information will be provided on typical application processes, as well as any other questions pertaining to … 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
Job Description The Faculty of Science is seeking an enthusiastic science educator to organize science outreach programs for winter semester 2016. The job will involve primary responsibility for organizing and executing the Science Rocks in the Libraries and Schools program (outreach to local elementary schools), support for the Science Rocks summer camps (including promoting the … Read more
For UFV’s 40th Anniversary, Dave Dhat, Jennifer Owen, and Evan Wiens were the three science alumni that were chosen as part of UFV’s Top 40 Alumni. Dave Dhat Dr. Dave Dhat didn’t take a very direct route to a career in medicine. Now an emergency room physician at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, he started his post-secondary … 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