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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
Students from GEOG 252 (Quantitative methods in Geography) and GEOG 300U (Special Topics) led by Dr. Afia Raja, participated in the City Studio HUBBUB 2023 held at the Abbotsford City Hall in April. The CityStudio Team Award winner went to Elena Van Buschbach, Paisley Chambers, Karena Dosanjh, Autumn Berg, Thea Vetter, Karly O’Neill, and Miranda … Read more
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Associate Professor from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change, Dr. Stefania Pizzirani is this year’s recipient of UFV’s Faculty Service Excellence Award! Faculty Service Excellence 2023: Stefania Pizzirani infuses service into teaching, research, and community work by Anne Russell, UFV Today For Dr. Stefania … Read more
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Associate Professor, Steve Marsh from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change is this year’s recipient of UFV’s Teaching Excellence Award! UFV Today Teaching Excellence 2023: Steven Marsh’s love of climate studies has a trickle-down effect on students by Anne Russell A passion for studying … 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
Dr. Cherie Enns and Dr. Afia Raja from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change hosted an Info Session on March 16 to introduce the new Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning (BRCP). The new Professional Degree will launch Fall 2023. They welcomed an Indigenous speaker on the subject of regional and community planning … 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
Artona will be on campus offering portrait sessions from March 3 – 20, 2023 in Lot 10. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with the traditional library and composite backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed … Read more
The Academic Advising Centre will be hosting a drop-in advising session: When: March 2, 2023 Time: 1-3 PM Where: Science Centre A367, Abbotsford Campus This is a great opportunity to meet your advisors! Academic advisors are here to help you at any stage of your educational journey. Whether you are looking to explore majors, figure … Read more