SoJust Community

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

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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So Just Fall events flyer

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

Global Development Studies Panel

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A poster for UFVโ€™s Global Development Studies Panel on April 5, 2025, at Evered Hall, Abbotsford Campus. It features discussions on global partnerships, careers, and social justice, with GDS students and alumni. Panel: 1โ€“3 PM, Social Hour: 3โ€“4 PM. RSVP at GDSinfo@ufv.ca. The design includes UFV branding and a "50 Years Forward" emblem.

Join us for a discussion on UFVโ€™s global partnerships and how UFV students engage in global development, social justice studies, careers, and internships. This event features current GDS students and alumni sharing their experiences and insights. ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, April 5, 2025๐Ÿ“ Evered Hall, Building S, Abbotsford CampusPanel Discussion: 1:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PMSocial Hour: 3:00 … Read more

International Women’s Day Event

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Infographic of International Women's Day

Celebrate International Womenโ€™s Day at UFV Join us in celebrating International Womenโ€™s Day with an inspiring event featuring Sahar Maqsoodi, an Afghan women’s rights activist, writer, and senior student of political science and governance. Event Details: Date: March 7, 2025 Time: 9:30 โ€“ 11:20 AM Location: D139, Abbotsford Campus Light refreshments will be served Sahar … Read more

Introducing the SoJust Activist in Residence (AiR) Program

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The School for Social Justice and Global Stewardship (SoJust) at UFV is proud to launch its Activist in Residence (AIR) program, aimed at supporting activists working toward meaningful social change. In a world beset by social inequalities and divisions, displacements and exclusions, precarity, this program provides a vital opportunity for activists to engage with the … Read more