News and Events
2014 Science Rocks! camps are in full swing at UFV and the kids are enjoying learning about what fun science can be. Camp 1: Mysteries and secrets! July 7 – 11, 2014 (Abbotsford) Mysteries and secrets coming in many forms. Camp 2: Things that are gross! July 14 – 18, 2014 (Abbotsford) Things that stink, things … Read more
June 4, 2014 – Sardis Elementary May 7 – Dewdney Elementary Thanks to Susan Milner and her dedicated group of volunteers that make this program a huge success! Math Mania is an evening of mathematical demonstrations, puzzles and hands-on activities for elementary or middle school children. It’s been designed by members of the University of … Read more
FREE Career Assessments for students today, May 21st Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Place: B214 – Abbotsford Campus Register: Student Services Counselling Department – 604 854-4528 ufv.ca/counselling/career-counselling This 2 hour workshop explores career and life options through self-assessments, exploring the work of work, decision-making and action steps. For more information, contact Eileen Burkholder at eileen.burkholder@ufv.ca
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – 7pm Where: Stó:lō Resource Centre, Building 10 – 7201 Vedder Road – Chilliwack BC Join BCGEU President Darryl Walker, Caitlyn Vernon of the Sierra Club, and speakers from GreenJobs BC and the local community to hear about possibilities for creating green jobs, and to share local visions for a cleaner, stronger … Read more
Two CIS co-op students have opted to conduct an oral presentation for their winter work term co-op assignment. They will be presenting at the upcoming Co-op Information Sessions. We invite you to attend, and request that you please forward on to others in your areas who might be interested in attending. The sessions will provide … Read more
Date: May 2, 2014 Time: 8:30 to 2:30 Close to 150 competitors are at UFV today participating in the Annual Math Competition. Dr Ian Affleck and his team of volunteers from the Mathematics and Statistics department as well as several Science students are busy hosting this event that brings select Junior and Senior students who … Read more
Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems Engineering Transfer Program All newly admitted science students for summer and fall 2014 are invited to attend one of the orientation sessions organized by the Science Advice Centre. RSVP required: ufv.ca/scienceorientation Abbotsford – Room B132 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm When: May 13, May 21, June 5, 2014 Chilliwack – Room … Read more
ROOM CHANGE: A259 Time: 3:30 P.M. Date: Thursday, April 17th Place: Abbotsford Campus, B101 ——————————————————————————- Douw G. Steyn B.Sc. University of Cape Town (Physics) (1967) B.Sc.(hons.) University of Cape Town (Physics & Applied Mathematics) (1968) M.Sc. University of Cape Town (Physics) (1970) Ph.D. The University of British Columbia (1980) Post-doctoral Fellow at The University of … Read more
Fraser Valley Regional Science fair held at UFV from April 1-4, 2014: An amazing variety of science-based presentations were on display at the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair. In total, there were 162 projects representing 24 schools from Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge and Agassiz. In all, 210 students from all levels of schooling participated … Read more
12 April 2014 – 09:00 AM – Abbotsford Campus The championship round of Math Challengers for the Pacific Northwest was held at UFV on April 12th, 2014 . Competing was BC vs. WA vs. OR. See the results of the competition at .apeg.bc.ca/mathchallengers/Results.html Other Links apeg.bc.ca/mathchallengers/Events.html apeg.bc.ca/mathchallengers/Results.html ufv.ca/math/math-challengers/