News and Events
Hello everyone, welcome to UFV’s 2024 LIYSF blog series written by yours truly, Connor Goodvin! Though I arrived in London yesterday, the opening ceremony events started today at 11:00 BST or 3 am in BC. This opening ceremony, in which I had the honour to bear Canada’s flag, was in no way the beginning of … Read more
The Research Office is pleased to announce that Student Research Day will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024. More information and sign-up instructions for student participants and faculty judge volunteers will be available in mid-February, but for now, timings for the day are outlined below: Doors open: 9:30 AM Microlectures: 10-11 AM Early lunch … Read more
The Research Office is looking for around ten more faculty members to participate in this year’s UFV Faculty Microlectures by sharing the exciting findings/implications of their current (or recent) research in just two minutes or less. If you are interested in presenting, please contact our office as below: Date & time: Thursday, February 15 – … Read more
The Earthwise Society Agassiz is hosting their free 3-part virtual workshop series: Preserving Freshwater Ecosystems. Everyone is invited to attend. Their aim is to inspire stewardship for these ecosystems and build interest in creating water-conserving landscapes at home, work, and school. PART 1: November 16 An introduction to Earthwise Agassiz, our on-site projects, and the … Read more
We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but this past summer it felt more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Learn about drought in the Fraser Valley at the UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Wednesday, Oct 11 from 10 to 11:30 am. Science Café will feature Dr. Scott Shupe, … Read more
Thank you to the 144+ students, faculty and staff who attended our 16th Annual Science Social event held on the K-Building Patio last night. This was our largest attendance on record! Our emcee for the evening was our Associate Dean, Ian Affleck. We were honoured to welcome UFV Acting President and vice-Chancellor, James Mandigo, Teresa … Read more
Are you a new or returning science student? If so, this event is for you! We are excited to be hosting our 16th Annual Science Social. Come on out and visit with fellow science students, science faculty and staff while getting information on the Science Clubs and Associations on campus. Of course there will be … Read more
The Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society is launching the Forage Fish Spawning Habitat Sampling Project in Boundary Bay and we would like to invite you all to participate! Enjoy a day of learning and hands-on training conducting habitat sampling on August 27th. This session will kick off the opportunity for monthly surf smelt sampling in Boundary Bay. … Read more
Congratulations to Manjot Benning, Catherine Laflamme, and Megan Mulder for successfully making it to the final round! Our finalists will now present a research topic of their choice to our Selection Panel. Come out and support our LIYSF Candidates! WHEN: Friday, March 31, 2023 TIME: 3:15 – 4:45 PM (Q&A to follow each presentation) WHERE: D217 Abbotsford … 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