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News and Events
News
UFV and NASA collaborate on research project
Working with NASA is a dream for most scientists. And it’s something a group of University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) students were able to experience during a recent research trip to south central B.C.
The group spent two days at Kelly Lake, near Clinton, in late July, collecting data to learn more about the lake’s history. The lake is of interest to NASA as it contains unique rock formations called microbialites, which are considered to be rare carbonate rock structures formed by microorganisms.
Read the full article here.
Mystery particle leads UFV student to London
Quantum physics might be the last thing on your mind this summer, but it’s been a full-time job for three students and a professor at UFV. And as a result of their hard work and focus, one student is off to London to participate in a prestigious forum hosted by Imperial College London.
UFV physics student Timothy Richards will be attending the International Youth Science Forum (IYSF), which welcomed more than 300 students from 50 different countries last year.
Read the full article here.
UFV students to study biodiversity in Ecuador
Toucans, monkeys, and macaws will be the typical wildlife for a group of biology students heading to South America this week with the University of the Fraser Valley.
The students will be spending two weeks in Ecuador’s jungles, collecting information, analyzing data, and absorbing the country’s diversity. The trip is an opportunity for the 17 students to develop their expertise with hands-on research.
Read the full article here.
Events
Publication Celebration - Research: Connecting Across Disciplines
Thursday, April 11, 11-2, Room A225
The Research & Graduate Studies office is hosting an informal reception to showcase faculty and staff accomplishments in publication.
You are invited to submit your publication and participate in a time of stimulating interdiscriplinary networking, examining the creative productions of your colleagues, good food and a chance to be inspired!
What to submit:
- A hard copy of your publication for display at the event (peer-reviewed journal article, authored or co-authored book or chapter, edited or co-edited book, etc.).
- A PowerPoint slide that captures something about your publication. Include your name, department, your photo, and the title of the publication. Include an image related to your publication (e.g., book cover, photo of you on location, etc.). These will be similar to the 2011 Connecting Across Disciplines event (Connecting Across Disciplines Slides). The slides help generate discusions and connections. Be creative! There are prizes and slides will be posted on the web.
Absolute deadline to submit your publication and slide is Thursday, April 4.
Contact Deborah.Block@ufv.ca for more info.
More News!
Olav Lian winner of the inaugural UFV Research Excellence award
In a way, Dr. Olav Lian is just a grown-up version of the proverbial little boy who likes to pick up rocks at the seashore to see what’s under them...read more.
Jenna Peters - Art student turned UFV science major honoured with Canadian award
An art student who turned science major following the discovery that she had a rare disease was recently honoured as one of the top students in Canada.
Twenty-seven-year-old Jenna Peters from Abbotsford was awarded the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship for her genetic research done at UFV. The award, valued at $17,500, is a prestigious one, given to only the top students across the country based on the student’s research ability, academic GPA, and leadership skills.
Read the full article here.
UFV Crim student works with UN in Africa to study prison reform
Read more about Richele Doughty here.
UFV student documentary team entranced by unique dance program for elders and kids
Nursing, Kinesiology and Media and Communications faculty and students are working with Pleasant View Care Home residents and primary school students - read more.
UFV Governor General's gold medal winner Donna Alary took the long route to master’s degree
Read more.
Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards - June 11, 2012
The 2012 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards dinner was held June 11 at the Ramada Inn. Outstanding student researchers received awards of up to $1,000. Information on how faculty can nominate their students for next year will be sent to department heads by March 2013. Contact: Deborah Block for more information.
Photos of the event
Event program
Variety of work presented at UFV Student Research Day
The hard work of UFV students spanning a cross-section of studies was on display recently at the annual Student Research Day...read more.
Lenore Newman in Maclean’s magazine: What you’ll be eating soon
Read more about UFV's Canada Research Chair
Fraser Valley History Project - Local History for the Web
The History department at the UFV developed History 440: Local History for the Web to address three important historical areas: local history, history and the Web, and the teaching of historical research methods to senior students in the history program...read more.
Previous Events
Scholarly Sharing Initiative - Research Workshop Day
Friday May 25, 2012 - B164
Registration now closed
To wrap up the successful Scholary Sharing Initiative (SSI) sessions, an all-day workshop will be held with a variety of research-oriented sessions. The workshops are open to all UFV faculty who are actively involved in social science or humanities research and the goal is to facilitate research at UFV.
Registration is required for this workshop. Please register by May 15th. Registration can be done electronically or by hard copy (links below). Hard copy registration forms must be given to Yvette Fairweather in the research office.
Click here for the workshop agenda.
For more information on the Scholary Sharing Initiative please click here.
Past Announcements & Events
Arts Research Lunch
At the September Arts Faculty Council meeting, the Research Office volunteered to organize and sponsor an event for faculty to talk to students about their research and describe student opportunities for participation in research. This event would enhance the exposure of research to students and encourage their participation in research while attending UFV.
The Research Office is hosted a lunch for students and research active faculty in the Faculty of Arts on Thursday, November 24.Faculty members spoke for 2 minutes to the students and described their research and what students could learn from participating in it. Students that attended found the event very useful and made connections with faculty. Faculty members also made new connections among themselves.
Watch for the announcement in January for the Science faculty research lunch!
Research: Connecting Across Disciplines
A reception was held on October 19 at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre, hosted by the AVP Research and Graduate Studies.
The purpose of the evening was to connect UFV faculty researchers and stimulate interdisciplinary networking and creative thinking, and ultimately encourage research partnerships as well as provide increased opportunities for students to be involved in research.
Each attendee provided a PowerPoint slide that captured something about their research area. The purpose of the slide was to generate discussions and connections.
The event was a great success and similar gatherings will be held in the future.
Famine: The Looming Disaster in the Horn of Africa
Professor John Otsyula Shiundu, Deputy Vice‐Chancellor (Planning, Research and Extension) and Professor William Wanjala Toili of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kenya will be speaking at a public lecture.
Date: Wednesday, August 24
Host: UFV Global Development Institute
Famine in the Horn of Africa - Poem by Rosetta Khalideen
Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards - May 30, 2011
The 2011 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards dinner was held May 30. Information on how faculty can nominate their students for next year will be sent to department heads by March 2012. Contact: Deborah Block for more information.
Photos of the event
Event program
SABRINA BREITENMOSER - Fasion Design Student Makes Her Mark!
The UFV student was named one of the top five designers at the prestigious Canada’s Breakthrough Designers competition held recently in Montréal.
Read the full story here.
More photos.
http://www.ufv.ca/Fashion/Fashion_Show.htm
JUSTINE CULLEN TAKES HOME THE FAROUK EL-BAZ AWARD
Justine Cullen continues her stellar performance in the Geography Honours program by winning one of only two Farouk El-Baz Awards handed out by the Geological Society of America every year. Justine is the first undergraduate student, and the first Canadian, to ever win this award.
Click here for photos from the awards ceremony
Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards - TBA 2012
The Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards was an excellent night and many students were recognized along with their supervising faculty. Those in attendance were the Undergraduate Research Excellence Award winners, Student Research Day winners, and students that have won national awards and scholarships. It was a great night for everyone to see all the amazing work UFV students accomplish.
Click here to view some photos from the awards night.
Click here to view the list of award winners and the details of their research.
Student Research Day - March 26, 2010
Student Research Day this year was well attended and the room was buzzing with students discussing their research. Students discussed their posters from 1-4 and prizes were awarded from various areas.
Please click here to view a list of the winners
Please click the link below to see photos from the event:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ufv/sets/72157623710166576/
Special thanks to Ron Wilen and Tony Stea for organizing this event and making it happen, and thank you to everyone who attended to help support our students.
Centre for Social Research - Gladys and Harvey Kipp Research Lab
Under the auspices of the Associate Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies, the Centre for Social Research will provide a gathering place for those in the UFV community actively involved in social research.
The grand opening of the centre was held on October 15, 2009. The centre is now up and running! Come and check out this exciting new research workspace for faculty and students!
The Dean and AVP also extend a heartfelt thank you to the Kipp family and the UFV Development Office for making this possible.
We are still needing a few more faculty members to volunteer to become associates of the centre. Please contact Brad Whittaker (brad.whittaker@ufv.ca) or Yvette Fairweather (yvette.fairweather@ufv.ca) for more information.
Research news items
Crime and Rehabilitation
Dr. Hugh Brody
University culture influences integration of social justice values and surrounding community
Dr. Adrienne Chan
An ethical dilemma: Private or public schools? Faith-based or same-sex?
Dr. Jeffrey Morgan
UFV chemistry professor shepherds flock of students with incredible success
Dr. Noham Weinberg
Indigenous wartime experiences similar across borders
Dr. Scott Sheffield
Multiculturalism and security:� Debating the dichotomy
Dr. Rita Dhamoon
Research news releases
Dr. Hugh Brody, Dr. Adrienne Chan, Dr. Jeffrey Morgan, Dr. Noham Weinberg, Dr. Scott Sheffield, Dr. Rita Dhamoon
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Harnett to speak on the strong nuclear force in UFV lecture |
| Nov 3, 2011 |
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UFV announces Pacific Berry Resource Centre partnership |
| Oct 12, 2011 |
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Dr. Lenore Newman appointed Canada Research Chair at UFV |
| Sept 30, 2011 |
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Bertram to speak on new approaches to helping children with FASD |
| Aug 8, 2011 |
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National fire database project seeks to improve fire safety |
| Jul 25, 2011 |
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UFV Fashion student creates tartan for Abbotsford |
| Jun 8, 2011 |
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MA Crim grad Brian Young wins Governor General's gold medal at UFV |
| Jun 7, 2011 |
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Abbotsford's Melissa Prachnau wins Governor General's silver medal at UFV |
| Jun 7, 2011 |
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UFV programs for children with FASD seek participants for fall and winter
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| May 27, 2011 |
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2011 Teaching Excellence award winner Bertram blends teaching and research to ignite interest of UFV kinesiology students |
| Mar 23, 2011 |
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UFV presents forum on human trafficking March 28 |
| Mar 18, 2011 |
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UFV Fashion Design student leaves her mark at Telio's national competition |
| Mar 9, 2011 |
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Carolan to speak March 16 on citizenship and ecosystems in the global age at UFV lecture |
| Feb 14, 2011 |
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UFV hosts timely lecture on democracy in Egypt |
| Feb 14, 2011 |
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Philosopher Peter Raabe to speak on whether mental illness is all in your head |
| Feb 9, 2011 |
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Hugh Brody to speak on African Bushmen landclaims |
| Jan 18, 2011 |
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Understanding timing of environmental change using grains of
sand lifetime's work for Lian |
| Jan 13, 2011 |
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Taking extra measures to help vulnerable youth in BC |
| Jan 5, 2011 |
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UFV joins community groups to celebrate Sikh temple's centenary |
| Dec 21, 2010 |
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What a year! 2010 in review |
| Dec 21, 2010 |
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UFV students going abroad to study diaspora groups |
| Dec 1, 2010 |
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City of Surrey and UFV provide $30,000 for public safety research |
| Nov 10, 2010 |
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Chan to speak on social justice within a university context |
| Oct 29, 2010 |
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AfriGrand Caravan to stop at UFV's Abbotsford campus |
| Oct 15, 2010 |
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UFV nursing students tackle timely issues at Health Fair |
| Oct 8, 2010 |
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| Sept 30, 2010 |
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Berry compelling topic for UFV Lecture Series |
| May 20, 2010 |
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UFV�students help local health authority manage data quality� |
| May 6, 2010 |
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Justine Cullen wins�international geology student award |
| Feb 1, 2010 |
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Jennifer Godfrey - Atom Smashing Record Thrills Physicists |
| Jan 29, 2010 |
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Motor Skill Activities hold promise of rewriting children's damaged brains |
| Sept 23, 2009 |
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UFV's annual awards night fosters spirit of success |
| June 24, 2009 |
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Surrey RCMP study first of its kind in Canada |
| June 17, 2009 |
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UFV's Human Performance Centre links with Cleveland Golf/Srixon |
| May 27, 2009 |
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Canadian psychology undergrads share research, learn how to snoop� |
| May 26, 2009 |
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UFV students in Antigua to teach -- and learn�-- important life skills |
| Mar 25, 2009 |
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Motor skill program for children with FASD seeks more participants |
| Mar 25, 2009 |
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UFV collaborates with Vietnamese universities |
| Mar 23, 2009 |
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Plecas back to Oxford for second round table� |
| Mar 11, 2009 |
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UFV introduces new Global Development Institute |
| Mar 4, 2009 |
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UFV Chair helps BC companies succeed in India |
| Feb 20, 2009 |
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UFV and Chrysler partner on advanced vehicle technology centre |
| Feb 9, 2009 |
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Pharmacists call for help to deal with fraudulent Rx slips |
| Jan 29, 2009 |
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UFV seminar looks at Canadians as peace-builders in troubled countries |
To view all UFV News Releases visit http://www.ufv.ca/MarCom/newsroom.htm.
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