News and Events
The Physics Student Association has invited Jason Ong APEG-BC Manager of Member-In-Training Programs to speak about the process of registering as an EIT. He will be giving advice to students who hope to become engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to network with APEG-BC members and learn how to become an engineer. When: Thursday, November … Read more
Wear a sweater, win a prize! For the week of November 14-18, you have the chance of winning daily prizes by posting selfies of you wearing a sweater and participating in our annual Sweater Week. As we dive into the cooler months, we increase the use of heating in our buildings. This can be a … Read more
The Faculty of Science and Indigenous Affairs at UFV are pleased to welcome Data Science Educator, Dr. Joslynn Lee from the DNA Learning Center at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016. Joslynn will be attending the Winter Solstice Lunch hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre staff and elders at CEP-A1454 from … Read more
Math Mania kicked off their year at Abbotsford’s Sandy Hill Elementary School on October 5, 2016. Math faculty Ian Affleck, Ben Vanderlei, Stan Manu, Cindy Loten and Karin Loots in addition to 25+ UFV student volunteers provided a fun filled evening to a packed gymnasium. Each table provided different games and puzzles to intrigue parents … Read more
Last night the Physics Student Association welcomed biophysicist, Dr. David Sivak from Simon Fraser University. His talk focused on molecular machines using mitochondrial ATP synthase as a model and manipulating them to study their function. He also shared the interesting research that is being done in his lab [The Sivak Group] … such as attaching … Read more
Please join the Physics Student Association in welcoming Biophysicist, Dr. David Sivak from Simon Fraser University. Dr. Sivak will be speaking about his research on molecular-level thermodynamic interactions. UFV Physics, Chemistry and Biology students will find his research quite fascinating! When: Monday, October 31, 2016 4:30 – 5:30 pm Where: B121 Abbotsford Campus FREE FOOD! … Read more
The Fraser Valley poultry industry has dealt with several outbreaks of Avian Flu over the past 12 years. Find out what lessons farmers, industry representatives, and ministry experts have learned at a special event at the University of the Fraser Valley. Join faculty host Renee Prasad, UFV agriculture professor, and guest panelists at an evening … Read more
Andrew began his studies at UFV in 2010 and graduated with a BSc honours in biology with a chemistry minor in 2014. In his first year at UFV, he was recognized for his outstanding achievement as a 1st year BSc student. He continued to excel academically over the years and received several other scholarships. He … Read more
The Chemistry department at UFV welcomed 28 students in the honours grade 11 chemistry class from Sardis Secondary School on Friday, October 7, 2016. They were given the grand tour of our Chilliwack campus at CEP by Shawna Dyck, Chemistry/Biology Lab Technician. Following the tour, the students used our Vernier equipment to discover the melting … Read more
Open the door to a career in Pharmacy! Join us for an Entry-to-Practice PharmD admissions information session. This is your opportunity to meet a Recruitment and Admissions Officer and ask your admissions questions! WHEN: October 20, 2016 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM WHERE: Room B132 (Abbotsford Campus) To find out more information and to RSVP … Read more