Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition is Hiring

Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition (FVWC) is looking for two summer students to assist us with habitat restoration, enhancements, and outreach throughout the Fraser Valley! Click on the link to view the job description Student Conservation Steward . To apply please email a resume and cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the job description directly … Read more

Science Research Open House

Don’t forget about the 3rd annual Science Research Open House! April 14th, 5:00 pm, B121. This open house will feature the work of our Science Students and include presentations of student work in the form of posters, hands-on displays, oral presentations, etc. The event will begin with a preview tour of the new Student Union … Read more

Upcoming Orientations for New Students

Upcoming Orientations for New Students Learn how to plan your Fall semester, register for courses, and much more. Abbotsford May 28 6:00-7:30 pm Room B132 June 8 6:00-7:30 pm Room B132 Chilliwack June 3 6:00-7:30 pm Room A2213 RSVP Required to science.advice@ufv.ca Parents can register for Supporter Organizations organized through Student Life. Register at ufv.ca/studentlife. … Read more

3rd Annual Science Open House – Call for Volunteers

3rd Annual Science Open House As you may or may not be aware, we are organizing the 3rd annual Science Open House, which will be open to our community industry partners as well as to our UFV community at large. Event details: April 14th, 2015 5  pm B121 and select Science labs This open house … Read more

Publishing Your Article Workshop – Apr. 14

Publishing Your Article: Research and Graduate Studies workshop for faculty and students interested in publishing Tues Apr 14 10am-12pm Abbotsford Campus, room A225 Are you unsure what to do with the results of your research project? Do you have a completed literature review, discourse analysis, scientific experiment, or theoretical analysis that you would like published? Do … Read more

LIYSF Applicant Presentations – April 9

London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) Applicant Presentations UFV will send one Science student to London, UK summer 2015 to attend the annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) from July 22 to August 5, 2015. LIYSF information can be found at liysf.org.uk/liysf-2015. Four applicants have been shortlisted and we welcome assistance in choosing the successful … Read more

The New Science of Nutrition – Apr. 7

The New Science of Nutrition: How I lost 27 pounds Dr. David. G. Harper Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education | Faculty of Health Sciences Tuesday, April 7, 2015 UFV Abbotsford Theatre (B101) 5:00 p.m.   This will be a one-hour presentation followed by Q&A. The science of nutrition is undergoing a paradigm shift. The long-held conventional … Read more

Hockey Game Open to All Students, Staff, and Faculty – Mar. 20

Release some stress and beat your profs during a casual ice hockey game! Friday, March 20th 4:00-5:15 at Matsqui Recreation Centre (3106 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford). Co-ed and non-contact. Students, Staff, and Faculty welcome! Please contact Allan Arndt (allan.arndt@ufv.ca) if you would like to join the fun!

Pat Harrison Interviewed by Georgia Straight

The movie Wild (and the book that inspired it) has focused attention on long-distance hiking. Biology lab instructor Pat Harrison is president of  both Hike Canada and Hike B.C. In that role, he coordinates work on the National Hiking Trail, a project that would link existing single-track and heritage footpaths, stretching 10,000 kilometres, from Port … Read more