News and Events
On June 26, 2018 a group of 36 UFV students, Biology Professors Sharon Gillies, Gregory Schmaltz, Allan Arndt, Stephen Thomas and Biology Department Assistant Pauleen Nuite travelled to Eyrarbakki (Iceland), London and Paris. They spent 16 days exploring these diverse cities. Check out UFV Biology on Instagram for more photos from their adventure. Our study … Read more
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards! Each year, the Dean of Science in consultation with the department heads of science decide the recipients of these awards. They were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year. Allan Arndt – Awesome Achievement Award, for overall excellence in academic … Read more
A total of 41 students were recognized at the 14th annual Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards held on May 24, 2018 at the Ramada Inn. Each year, the Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies office hosts the celebration dinner to honour excellence in research done by undergraduate students at UFV and to acknowledge their faculty research supervisors. … Read more
Eugene Reimer Middle School in Abbotsford invited our team of scientists to their Family Night on May 17, 2018. David Mora Perea, UFV Science Student, demonstrates the Van de Graaff generator for the group of parents and students. Other demonstrations and hands-on activities were hosted by our Super Science Club facilitators.
Congratulations to Raul Pinol Pascual and James Fang who represented the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair at nationals held at Carleton University in Ottawa May 14-18, 2018. They joined 500 other top young scientists from across Canada to compete for nearly $1,000,000 in awards, prizes and scholarships. Special thanks to our delegates, Wendie Bailleul and … Read more
On May 16, 2018 a group of Grade 12 students in the AP class from Chilliwack Secondary School visited our Chilliwack Campus and toured the Chemistry lab. Thanks to Lab Technician, Shawna Dyck for showing them around and providing us with some great photos!
The University of the Fraser Valley and Science Rocks! were excited to be a part of this amazing event held on May 16, 2018 at Vedder Elementary School in Chilliwack. The focus was on community resources, partner programs, and services provided for families throughout this amazing community. Door prizes, games and dinner at the Den … Read more
Please join us immediately following the convocation ceremony on June 5th for the Faculty of Science Convocation Celebration! Section 106 Please invite your family and friends! This is a great opportunity to get those candid photos with your professors and classmates!
Over 50 awards were handed out at the annual Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair held last week (April 4-7). Students from 18 schools in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley and Hope area came together to compete for prizes and a chance to represent Team BC at the Canada Wide Science Fair next month. The Grand Prize … Read more
UFV student continues to Spread the Word to End the Word Roshal Gosal of Abbotsford organizes campaign to end the ‘R’ word The Abbotsford News – April 20, 2018 Abbotsford is among the communities taking part in the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign again this year. This is the fourth year that … Read more