Get ready for LIYSF ’14!

Bookmark the Blog – blogs.ufv.ca/science/category/trips/science-in-london/ or blogs.ufv.ca/science – Menu: Field Trips/Science in London   Signing on here as Etienne Dreyer – your host to the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) 2014! I am first of all grateful for UFV’s vision of supporting and inspiring young scientists which is demonstrated through their funding of my … Read more

UFV salutes long-term employees

Referenced from UFV Today, May 7, 2014 Several groups of long-term employees were honoured recently at celebrations for those marking 10, 20, 25, and 35 years at UFV including many of our Science Faculty and Staff.  Thank you all for your hard work and dedication! (Full list): Carol Konkle, Christine Carter, Cyrus Chaichian, D.J. Sandhu, David … Read more

Science student among those recognized at UBC Graduate Students in Nursing Research Symposium

2014 Graduate Student Symposium (May 2, 2014)- Advanced Nursing Practice, presented by the Graduate Students in Nursing Association in partnership with the UBC School of Nursing. URL: nursing.ubc.ca/Research/GradSymposium Accomplished presenters ranged from Undergraduate to Doctoral students from Langara College, University of Victoria, Seattle University, UBC, and UFV! The theme was Advancing Nursing Practice however there … Read more

Kidd and Wheeler collaborate on print media project

Original Article on UFV Announce – April 24, 2014 Davida Kidd (Visual Arts) and Debbie Wheeler (Biology) recently collaborated on a collograph project. In Davida’s words: “This Cyborg Print Media collograph project was one in which we were challenged to create an insect with a mechanical component.  Additionally, a creative story was to take the place of … Read more

Science students among select UFV STANDOUT leaders

The following have been recognized as outstanding UFV student leaders by THE STANDOUT, UFV’s student and alumni leadership magazine issuu.com/goufv/docs/ufv_standout_magazine_web_2014?e=2560931/7428116 Andrew Alexander (Biology major, Chemistry minor) has been an excellent UFV student ambassador, excelling academically and participating in many events within the Faculty of Science and UFV at-large. He has been a mentor to many … Read more

CIS at B-Sides Security Conference – March 10 & 11, 2014

2014 Vancouver B-Sides Security Conference Members from the CIS faculty and student body attended the B | Sides Vancouver Security Conference on March 10 and 11 2014. More info at securitybsides.com/w/page/27811926/BSidesVancouver Attending this event was an excellent opportunity for students to interact with industry representatives, as well as, acquaint themselves with current trends in digital … Read more

UFV opens Agriculture Centre of Excellence at Canada Education Park

Article taken from UFV Today – April 4, 2014 The University of the Fraser Valley officially opened its Agriculture Centre of Excellence on April 4, 2014, the university’s 40th anniversary. Premier Christy Clark and other dignitaries attended a special ceremony marking the opening (see provincial government news release here). UFV agriculture students will be learning in state-of-the-art facilities at the new … Read more

Susan Milner awarded 2014 PIMS Education Prize

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) Susan Milner of the UFV Mathematics & Statistics Department is the winner of this year’s PIMS Education Prize. The prize is awarded to a member of the PIMS community who has made a significant contribution to education in the mathematical sciences. This prize is intended to recognize individuals … Read more