Contra Dancing and Science, what do they have in common?

Article taken from The Chilliwack Progress November 10, 2015  The Chilliwack Barn Dancing organizers, including Valerie Flokstra, a UFV Science Student and Science Rocks Camp Organizer hope to revitalize the fun dance of Contra Dancing in Chilliwack.  It’s similar to barn dancing, but no specific partners are necessary, so it’s great for single people too. … Read more

“Who’s who in Science” featuring Dr. Olav Lian, Physical Geography

Who’s who in Science… Dr. Olav Lian joined UFV’s Geography Department in Spring 2004 and began teaching in January 2005 teaching courses in Physical Geography, a Major option in the Bachelor of Science program. Interview: Personal I was born in Vancouver, and grew up in North Vancouver near Seymour Provincial Park, where I went to … Read more

“Who’s who in Science” featuring Dr. James Bedard, Biology

Who’s who in Science… Dr. James Bedard joined UFV’s Biology Department in Fall 2012. Interview: Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. Where did you go to school? I completed both undergrad and doctoral studies at the University of Manitoba in the department of Microbiology. What brought you to … Read more

Science Alumni Dr. Mike Hildebrand receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Original Article: UFV Today Blog – Nov. 10. 2015 At UFV, his professors saw his potential and wanted to open his mind to other career possibilities. Dr. Noham Weinberg of the Chemistry department invited him to spend a post-undergrad year conducting research in the UFV science labs. Hildebrand also worked with Dr. Tony Stea of … Read more

UFV’s first ever ‘Garbage Audit’ produced some interesting results

On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, the Centre for Sustainability (sponsored by the Faculty of Science), the Students for Environmental Advocacy (SEA), and the Facilities Department sponsored the first ever garbage audit of one day’s worth of garbage of two buildings (A and B). The event ran from 10 in the morning till 4 PM when … Read more

Welcome to Alan Reid and Shaun Sun to the Faculty of Science!

Alan Reid …joins the Biology department in Fall 2015 as a permanent faculty member after many years of his dedication as a sessional instructor.  Some of the courses that Alan teaches are BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 301, BIO 307, and various directed studies. Alan is involved in a variety of research projects, including helping … Read more

Free subscription to AJ Magazine: Canada’s Environmental Voice

UFV Sponsored Magazine is offered free to UFV students and employees. A\J is an independent Canadian magazine that has published cutting-edge environmental journalism since 1971. We’ve teamed up with your school to provide you with a free subscription to complement your environmental education with access to the best Canadian environmental journalism and inspiring solutions from the nation’s foremost environmental … Read more