Events

greenSPEAK Series: “Local Community Implications of International Development in the Peruvian Andes” with Ashlil Akins and the Mosquoy Student Ambassadors!

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Please join UFV Departments of History and Fashion Design along with greenSPEAK, Global Development Studies, UFV International, Centre for Sustainability and the Peru Study Tour in welcoming Ashli Akins, Founder and Director of the Canadian-Peruvian NGO Mosqoy, and Liu Scholar at the Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC. Ashli holds a Master’s from Oxford University … Read more

Canadian Association of Physicists Lecture Tour: ‘Exorcising Maxwell’s Demon’ with Dr. John Bechhoefer

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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

2016 SCIENCE ROCKS! Summer Camps

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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

Graduate School Information Session Science: April 5, 2016

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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

“Climate Change: Chronology, Perils, Science and Opportunities” with Dr. Lionel Pandolfo

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The Centre of Sustainability greenSPEAK Seminar Series and the Department of Geography Discoveries Speaker Series present: Dr. Lionel Pandolfo. Climate change is the pivotal issue of our times. Survival of modern civilizations and our way of life depends on how humans minimize the effects of a changing climate. In order to seize the significance of … Read more

The Fifth Annual BIG BANG 04.01.2016

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Mark your Calendars! You won’t want to miss one of the biggest events of the year! This special night will be featuring LIVE BANDS, GAMES, PRIZES and MORE! This is great opportunity for both faculty and students to connect outside of the classroom. FREE ADMISSION * Licensed Event – Food Tickets Available / Doors open … Read more

greenSPEAK on March 17: “Featuring Dr. Future aka Dr. Paul Tinari”

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“Dr. Future” talks about his uniquely creative career and insights into the deep and lasting impact 3D printing is going to have on humanity and creativity. Dr. Paul Tinari, author of “The Joom Destiny”, a book about how 3d printing will revolutionize your world, shares his insights into how every aspect of our world is … Read more

Climate Change and Eco-Advocacy in the Fraser Valley: Science Alumni Speaker panel

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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

Math Mania continues with brand new team members!

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Please welcome the new Math Mania Team! Judy Larsen, Theresa Mulder, and Karin Loots Math Mania Events October 7th, 2015 – Upper Sumas Elementary February 3rd, 2016 – Promontory Heights Elementary School May 25th, 2016 – Chilliwack Central Elementary School Math Mania is a popular evening event that has been running for over six years. … Read more

Green Team meeting on Jan 28 – all students and employees welcome

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Green Team Meeting Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Time: 11:30 – 1pm Room: A413 Pizzas and coffee (vegetarian included). Topics to be discussed and involved in are: Sweater Week Campaign: first week of February (Monday – Thursday) Collaboration on the Alumni Forum on Climate Change (February 18th) Updates on recycling / composting campaigns WCA update on … Read more