Sushi from a petri dish? Something seems a little fishy!

The Faculty of Science was pleased to welcome Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean of Science at UFV. Although she is on sabbatical/administrative leave, she stopped by to talk about her research passion as part of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series. Dr. Lee has devoted over 35 years to fish cell line development. Invitromatics is … Read more

Mathematical Modeling of Ocean Temperatures with Dr. Sam Pimentel MAR 5/18

The Math and Stats Department at UFV is pleased to present Dr. Sam Pimentel, Assistant Professor from Trinity Western University. Mathematical Modeling of Ocean Temperatures When: Monday, March 5, 2018 Time: 4:00 pm Where: A233, Abbotsford Campus Everyone welcome to attend! [box]Dr. Sam Pimentel’s NSERC funded research programme involves the application of data assimilation methods … Read more

Let’s Talk Science Site Coordinator Job Opportunity – Apply by MAR 7/18

THE OPPORTUNITY Join a national network of enthusiastic science, tech, engineering, and math students working together to make a difference in the science literacy of young Canadians! (See www.letstalkscience.ca for an idea of what’s possible!) RESPONSIBILITIES (Your training supplied by Let’s Talk Science!) During the 2018-2019 Academic year: Help plan and offer on-campus UFV Science … Read more

Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series presents Fish Invitromatics with Dr. Lucy Lee FEB 20 @ 1:30 PM

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lucy Lee will be presenting as part of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series. She has devoted 35 years to fish cell line development and in this presentation, she will recap her past work, present research projects and a fascinating future for fish invitromatics. Fish invitromatics: a … Read more

Applications for LIYSF 2018 being accepted until FEB 8/18

UFV will be sending one Science student to London, England, all expenses paid, to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July  25 to August 8, 2018. Past representatives have included: Tessa Webb & Perrin Waldock (2017), Vivienne Beard (2016), Kevin Kobes (2015), Etienne Dreyer (2014), Andrew Alexander (2013), and Timothy Richards (2012). … Read more

Sustainable UFV Winter 2018 Meeting JAN 17TH @ 1:00 pm

Sustainable UFV will holding its Winter 2018 meeting on: Date: Wednesday, January 17th Where: A203B, Abbotsford Campus Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Come by to help guide UFV in becoming more sustainable. Some topics that will be discussed include: The Organics Oracle: how to increase the usage of our organics bins Sustainable Transportation: designing campaigns … Read more

President’s Leadership Lecture with Dr. Kirsten Brazier JAN 31 @ 4:30 PM

Please join UFV President Jackie Hogan in welcoming Dr. Kirsten Brazier, UFV’s 2017 Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipient as part of the UFV President’s Leadership Lecture Series. Why Success is Spelled with an “F”: How your success can help effect world peace When: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM Where: Evered Hall, SUB – … Read more

LEED Gold Certification Celebration JAN 8 @ 1 PM SUB

Come Celebrate With Us! Student Union Building LEED Certification Celebration Date: Monday, January 8th Place: SUB Atrium Time: 1-2 pm LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third-party certification program that sets standards and applies ratings for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. The SUB is LEED Gold certified, the second … Read more

Unique hands-on community research opportunity in Abbotsford W2018 IDS 400F: Civic Engagement & Participation

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SEATS STILL AVAILABLE for this unique chance to be part of hands-on community research in Abbotsford. This is also an excellent learning opportunity for students looking to apply for grad school or law school. Please contact Hamish Telford before December 20th at hamish.telford@ufv.ca for a seat today! W2018 Abbotsford IDS 400F: Civic Engagement and Participation … Read more

Are you interested in going to London, England this summer? Be sure to attend our Info Session JAN 17TH!

UFV will be sending one Science student to London, England, all expenses paid, to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) July  25 to August 8, 2018. Past representatives have included: Tessa Webb & Perrin Waldock (2017), Vivienne Beard (2016), Kevin Kobes (2015), Etienne Dreyer (2014), Andrew Alexander (2013), and Timothy Richards (2012). … Read more