New Summer Course: GDS 399C – Conflict, Hope, and Development in Afghanistan

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Looking for an engaging summer course that explores global issues and real-world development challenges? Conflict, Hope, and Development in Afghanistan examines how Afghanistanโ€™s rich history, ongoing conflict, and current regime shape the countryโ€™s future. The course explores the complex relationship between prolonged conflict and global development, and how these forces influence hope, resilience, and development … Read more

Social Justice Networking Event

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You are invited to attend a Social Justice Networking and Sharing Event at the University of the Fraser Valley on Tuesday, March 31, from 4:30โ€“6:30 pm. Community members and UFV faculty and staff are welcome to join this informal gathering. Some attendees may be part of community organisations contributing to social justice (including those who … Read more

Congratulations to Chelsea Klassen on TIPP Fund Award!

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Congratulations to Chelsea Klassen on TIPP Fund Award! ๐ŸŽ‰- Chelsea is a Sessional Instructor in Global Development Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is one of TLC’s TIPP Recipients for 2025-2026, and her topic is “๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐’๐ข๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž.” This project introduces a simulation-based learning experience focused on global health … Read more

Changemaking in Complex Times: Why Global Engagement Matters

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Join Dr. James Mandigo for a compelling edition of the Presidentโ€™s Leadership Lecture Series featuring a keynote address from the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development and Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre. Together, they will explore what it means to lead, collaborate, and create impact in an increasingly complex global landscape, … Read more

Another ‘Walt’ Is Possible: Pluriversal Sovereignty and Decolonial Development

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The School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship/ GDS program invites students, faculty, and community members to a public talk by Dr. Ajay Parasram, Associate Professor of International Development Studies and History at Dalhousie University. In his lecture, โ€œAnother โ€˜Waltโ€™ is Possible: Pluriversal Sovereignty, Imperial Political Economy, and Decolonial Development,โ€ Dr. Parasram draws on his … Read more

Join Us for the Fall Social Event โ€“ GDS, PACS, and IS Students

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Looking for a chance to connect with fellow students, meet your professors, and learn more about upcoming opportunities? Donโ€™t miss the Fall Social Event for Global Development Studies (GDS), Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS), and Indigenous Studies (IS) students! ๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 โฐ Time: 1:00โ€“2:30 pm ๐Ÿ“ Location: Room A203b Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s … Read more

Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability-Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN

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Poster for an online panel event titled "Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disabilityโ€“Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN." The top features a colorful rainbow wave design with an icon of a person in a wheelchair. Event details: September 26, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET (7:30 a.m. PDT; 16:30 in Western Europe). Hosted virtually on Zoom. Description: The panel discusses the inclusion of persons with disabilities, especially women, in United Nations peacebuilding policy and practice, highlighting challenges and envisioning meaningful inclusion. Logos at the bottom include EDIDโ€“GHDI and University of the Fraser Valley, School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship. A note says the event is co-hosted by two SSHRC-funded projects. Event information link: edid-ghdi.ca/en/september26-2025.

You are invited to a virtual panel, and weโ€™d love for you to circulate this within your area to colleagues and students who might be interested. Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š Intersecting Agendas: Gender and Disability-Inclusive Peacebuilding at the UN Date & Time: Friday, September 26, 2025 | 10:30 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM ET (7:30 โ€“ 9:00 … Read more

๐ŸŽ“OPEN CLASS LECTURE

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Promotional poster for an open class lecture hosted by the School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship at the University of the Fraser Valley. The event features Dr. Westen Shilaho, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. The lecture will focus on Africa and the International Criminal Court, hosted by Dr. Kirsten Van Houten. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM in Room B101 at the UFV Abbotsford Campus. The event is open to all UFV students and faculty. The poster includes a professional photo of Dr. Westen Shilaho.

Hosted by the School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship Join us for an open lecture with Dr. Westen K. Shilaho (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), who will share insights from his research on Africa and the International Criminal Court. The session will be hosted by Dr. Kirsten Van Houten and will explore pressing … Read more

Upcoming events

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Graphic with heading 'Upcoming Events.' Three events are listed: September 2, 2025 โ€“ Fall Student Orientation; September 16, 2025 โ€“ Graduate Studies Fair; October 18, 2025 โ€“ UFV Open House. Note at the bottom: 'RSVP required for each event.' Design features dark teal background with lime green text boxes and decorative starburst accents in corners.

Exciting times ahead! Come check out these upcoming events and get all your questions answered: Day ONE: Welcome to Campus ๐Ÿ“… Date: September 2, 2025 | ๐Ÿ• Time: 9:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Location: Abbotsford Campus Day ONE is a fun on-campus event to welcome you to UFV! Meet departments and student services, join … Read more

FALL 2025 COURSE ALERT! – GDS 204

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Promotional poster for GDS 204: Development in the African Continent at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Learn about socio-economic, political, and environmental issues and challenges in the African continent from the perspective of African scholars and activists in GDS 204, ‘Development in the African Continent’. This course addresses and challenges stereotypes and injustices affecting the African continent. This hybrid course is offered on Tues. and Thurs. from 11:30-12:50 pm. Contact Dr. … Read more