UCFV E-Newsletter March 2008
Happy spring from UCFV! In this month’s e-news edition you will read about Admissions reminders, new scholarship information, new programs for students, and upcoming events. Please forward this to anyone in your school who may be interested in communicating the information to students and parents, or you are welcome to forward to students directly. To view the online version or archives, visit www.ucfv.ca/MarCom/enews_HS.htm. Send us an email anytime with questions or comments to recruiter@ucfv.ca.
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Included in this edition:
Admissions updates
- Applications still being accepted in all programs
- Provincial exam policy FAQ
- English 12 — First Peoples course recognition
- Submitting interim grades in March
New scholarship for BFA applicants
Residence applications now being accepted!
New BSc in physical geography announced
New BBA option in agriculture management
Spring break activities for students at UCFV
Criminal Justice program orientation in March
Arts programs orientations offer valuable information for new students
Workplace TASK interviews offered now
Macbeth at UCFV in March
Your chance to comment on UCFV promotional literature
Get a head start on post-secondary with summer CIS courses!
April 23 — Absolute Style Fashion Show 2008
April 29 — High School Counsellor/Advisor liaison day at UCFV
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Admissions updates
Applications still being accepted
All programs at UCFV are still accepting applications for Fall 2008. We encourage students to apply as soon as possible as space may be limited in some programs.
Updates on programs still accepting applications will be posted online at www.ucfv.ca/ar/admissions/acceptapps.htm and sent through this newsletter.
Students can apply online at www.pas.bc.ca or mail in a paper application, available on our website at http://www.ucfv.ca/ar/admissions/apply.htm .
Provincial exam policy frequently asked questions
As previously announced, UCFV does not require students to write optional provincial examinations for Grade 12 courses. For more detail about the implementation of this change at UCFV, we have prepared some an FAQ list at http://www.ucfv.ca/ar/admissions/provincial-exam-policy-change.htm
English 12 First Peoples
For the 2007/08 academic year, English 12 — First Peoples will be accepted as equivalent to English 12. Students can self-report their grades in the "English 12" category in the online self-reporting system.
Submitting interim grades in March
Students who applied earlier received a letter in February outlining how to submit their interim grades to UCFV for the month of March. You can download and print the instructions from our Prospective Students webpage – see the “Apply Now” section, at www.ucfv.ca/Prospective_Students.htm . Students taking AP or IB courses should report the grades as standard grade 12 courses. e.g. IBENS12 = EN12.
Admissions questions?
If you have any questions about the admission or registration process at UCFV, please contact associate registrar Elaine Harris at elaine.harris@ucfv.ca (phone: 604-864-4645) or admissions coordinator Julie Laursen at julie.laursen@ucfv.ca (phone: 604-854-4540).
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New scholarship for BFA applicants
A new $1,000 scholarship has just been approved at UCFV. Grade 12 students who have already applied to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) can now apply for the Bel Par annual entrance scholarship in fine arts. A “B” average in their Grade 12 subjects must be obtained. Deadline for application is April 11, 2008. Application forms for this scholarship will be available from UCFV Financial Aid and Awards office or can be downloaded here: www.ucfv.ca/entrancescholarships
Please feel free to contact Financial Aid and Awards advisor Lorraine Bingert if you have any questions at 604-504-7441, local 4450 or email Lorraine.Bingert@ucfv.ca
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Residence applications now being accepted!
UCFV is now accepting applications from students wishing to stay at Baker House Residence for the 2008/09 year. Baker House is more than just a place to live — it is affordable safe housing that has many great Student Life programs to offer.
Our accommodations include 2-bedroom apartment style suites. Each suite has a shared common room area (kitchen & bathroom) and two private student rooms. The suites come with a bed, desk & chair, dresser, closet, kitchen table & chairs, microwave, mini fridge, wireless internet access, satellite TV and a land-line phone that allows long distance calling during the evenings and weekends! Check out our website for prices and remind students they can apply right away! www.ucfv.ca/residence . ____________________________________________________
New BSc in physical geography
We are adding to our Bachelor of Science offerings with a new major and minor in physical geography, creating increased opportunities for students to study environmental issues. Beginning September 2008, we plan to admit as many students as there is demand.
Physical geography is a major subfield of geography, where students study processes and patterns in the natural environment, including climatology, geology, geographic information systems, and human interaction with the environment.
“Global warming is one of our most challenging environmental problems, which is why this new program will have an intense focus on studying climate change,” said UCFV president Skip Bassford. “We are proud to increase opportunities for our students to study subjects that are of vital importance to our world today.”
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New BBA option in agriculture management
UCFV has a brand new agriculture management option in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Students can complete Agriculture diploma, then ladder into years 3 and 4 of the BBA degree.
UCFV Agriculture Technology programs have had a tune-up too. And these programs open the door to a variety of careers! Go to www.ucfv.ca/agriculture to learn more about agriculture at UCFV.
For more information, please contact acting agriculture director Rose Morrison at rose.morrison@ucfv.ca .
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Spring Break activities for students at UCFV
UCFV will hold its first
Spring Break Day Conference for students currently in high school (Grade 10-12) on Tuesday, March 18, at our Abbotsford campus. We are planning a day of tours, activities, and mini lab/class demonstrations so students can ‘experience’ university for a day. The day will run from 9 am to approximately 3 pm. For the full schedule, details and registration (online) check
www.ucfv.ca/springbreak . Seating is limited to a first-come, first served basis.
Campus Tours
During Spring Break, we’ll be offering one-hour (approximate) ‘quick tours’ of our main campuses in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. No pre-registration required -- just show up! View the tour schedule at: www.ucfv.ca/Prospective_Students/SBtours.htm
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Criminal Justice program orientation in March
Students who have applied for the Criminal Justice diploma program are invited to attend an orientation session at the Abbotsford campus on Thursday, March 27, from 5:30 to 7 pm in room Abby B101 (lecture theatre). Applicants to the program for Fall 2008 are currently receiving information about this.
The Criminal Justice diploma program (laddering to the degree) is still accepting applications for the Fall 2008 intake. Students must provide a 300–500 word essay stating their interest in the program, strengths, and weaknesses, three non-relative references (name, address, and phone number) along with a completed application form. Academic requirements for the program must also be met.
For inquiries, please contact program advisor Cherish Forster at 604-854-4579 or cherish.forster@ucfv.ca . Check out the website at www.ucfv.ca/criminology .
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Arts programs orientations offer valuable information for new students
The Arts Advice Centre is offering orientation sessions in March, April, May and June for students who have been admitted for Fall 2008 into Arts programs at UCFV (Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts, Arts Studies).
The orientation sign up is online at www.ucfv.ca/arts/Arts_Advice_Centre/Orientation.htm . Students can also phone the UCFV Arts Advice Centre at 1-888-504-7441, local 4028, to reserve a seat or if they have difficulty signing up online for an orientation session.
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Workplace TASK interviews offered now
The Workplace TASK (Training in Attitude Skills and Knowledge) program is a pre-employment program for people with disabilities. The program includes modules such as: self-assessment and career development, personal management skills (which focuses heavily on communication), and employment readiness and interview skills. Computer basics runs throughout the eight-month program as do several work experiences. The TASK program also includes several workshops such as Food Safe, Superhost and WHMIS.
The program runs September through April on both the Mission and the Chilliwack campuses. The next intake date will be September 2008. Intake interviews are underway now. For an interview in Mission please contact Darlene Carson at 60-820-6011 or for an interview in Chilliwack, please contact Alyson Seale at 604-702-2621. Funding for the program may be available.
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Macbeth at UCFV in March
Macbeth, one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is the third production of the UCFV’s Theatre department’s season of theatre. Macbeth is a chilling descent into the depths of a tormented murderer’s soul — a brilliant documentation of a headlong pursuit of power, driven by lust and ambition.
Macbeth will be directed by Theatre department faculty member Richard Wolfe, who previously directed Brecht’s Mother Courage and Beckett’s Waiting for Godot for the department. Wolfe’s cast for this production consist entirely of UCFV Theatre students.
Macbeth opens Friday, March 7, in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus and runs:
- Evenings, starting at 7:30 pm on March 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22.
- two reduced-price previews March 5 and 6 also at 7.30 pm.
- There are also four matinee performances: Monday and Wednesday, March 10 and 12, at 12 noon and Sunday, March 16 and 23, at 2 pm. (The Sunday, March 16, performance is a pay-what-you-can event, with a recommended minimum price of only $7.
Several performances are already sold out, so book early. For tickets and information call 604-795-2814 or email theatre@ucfv.ca .
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Your chance to comment on UCFV promotional literature
We want our publications to be as helpful to you and your students as possible. So, in mid-March, we will be sending you a short survey that will allow your feedback to help us build on the collection of UCFV print materials, such as the viewbook and calendar. Watch for this in your inboxes coming this month.
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Get a head start on post-secondary with summer CIS courses!
The CIS department will be offering CIS 185: Introduction to Programming using Media in the July/Aug section of the summer semester. This course is designed as an introduction to programming for future CIS students with no prior programming experience. CIS 185 is also an elective for Arts students. Students will learn how to code the pixels in a photograph, sound and video in a fun environment. This would also be an ideal course for teachers interested in broadening their skills. For more information, please contact Ora at ora.steyn@ucfv.ca .
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April 23 - Absolute Style Fashion Show 2008
Absolute Style, the popular annual fashion show at UCFV, is presented by the UCFV Fashion Design graduating students on Wednesday, April 23, at the Abbotsford campus. The event times are during the day and evening. For the matinee, doors open at 2 pm, with the show at 2:30 pm (tickets $10); the evening reception is at 6:30 pm, with the show at 7 pm (tickets $18).
Tickets are on sale now. For information and tickets, contact Vicki at vicki.bolan@ucfv.ca or
604-854-4543.
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April 29 - High School Counsellor/Advisor liaison day at UCFV
UCFV is holding its annual information day for high school counsellors and career advisors on Tuesday, April 29. The day will run approx. 9 am until 2:30 pm. The sessions are coming together and we are working hard to ensure it's a most worthwhile day for you. Registration and agenda information should be online (and linked from here) by mid March. Also look for details in the next edition of this E-News. If you have any last minute suggestions for topics you’d like covered, please email dave.stephen@ucfv.ca by March 10.
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