News and Events
Claudio Arato, an experienced P.Eng with a passion for ethics in engineering will be visiting UFV again! Last year his event drew over 50+ students and covered many interesting topics. This year’s event will delve deeper into ethical quandaries that may present themselves to engineers. “Ethics are of utmost importance to engineers and scientists. Using … Read more
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
Every year, WestGen awards 4 worthy Western Canadian Agriculture or Veterinary students a $2,000 Education Award. WestGen’s Education Awards are available to post-secondary students from Western Canada who are pursuing studies in agriculture or veterinary medicine. Applicants must be a WestGen member or son/daughter of a WestGen member. They offer four $2,000 awards each fall. … 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
Thank you to all who were able to come out and help with the Waste Audit on October 6th! It was an incredibly successful event, and we found some very important information from our counts. Results will be available soon! As a continuation of the Waste Audit, we are looking at how to improve UFV … 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
The Physics Student Association (PSA) provides community, support and a voice for the Physics and Engineering students at the University of the Fraser Valley. They continue to offer exciting opportunities to students through presentations, tours, and social outings. Recently students visited the D-Wave Quantum Computing Company in Burnaby; ventured out on a hike at Chadsey … 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