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Science students among select UFV STANDOUT leaders

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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

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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

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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

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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

Energy awareness session at UFV

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Dr. Lucy Lee raised awareness about energy use at UFV, our homes, and around the world, as part of Green UFV campaign “Energy Break” to reduce energy use In a 30 min Energy Break time this past Wednesday, with a low energy snack (blueberries) as treat, she informed an informal gathering about the need to … Read more

Events planned for UFV’s 40th birthday

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Happy Birthday UFV! ufv.ca/40 UFV is turning 40. As we celebrate our history, we also dream of growing innovation locally and beyond. We can only do this together with you. Cake cutting ceremonies are being planned. Wednesday, April 2 11 am-noon Mission Campus at Heritage Park Cake cutting with President Mark Evered at 11am  33700 … Read more

New Science program – Engineering Physics Diploma in Mechatronics

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Approved for Fall 2014 Contact Email: Tim Cooper Website: ufv.ca/engineering/diploma History The UFV Diploma in Engineering Physics with a specialization in mechatronics is a new program unique to UFV, and has been approved to commence in the fall of 2014. It has been designed from the ground up with students in mind, specifically those students … Read more

Dr. Robin Endelman’s art work included in Discover Magazine: Making Art from equations

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As featured in Discover Magazine and Mathematical Art Galleries [hr] Robin Endelman Associate Professor of Mathematics Department of Mathematics & Statistics, UFV robin.endelman@ufv.ca This scarf depicts the Yang-Baxter equation of statistical mechanics, a variation of which is the braid equation in algebra, or the 3rd Reidemeister (equivalence) move in knot theory. Assigning the numbers 1, … Read more