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Acquire in-demand content, writing, design, and web skills for dynamic media. CLASSES START Jan 15 Register early to save your seat at the reduced rate of $50 per microcourse.... UFV's Graphic + Digital Design UFV Media & Communications Students University of the Fraser Valley English Department UFV School of Creative Arts UFV Integrated and General Studies UFV - School of Land Use and Environmental Change UFV History Dept. UFV Modern Languages Institute UFV SCMS UFV Visual Arts Student Association - VASA UFV Alumni Association UFV businfo UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education UFV Continuing Education

Develop your expressive and analytical abilities! The UFV Bachelors of Fine Arts equips you with the practical skills, critical understanding, & industry-related knowledge necessary to succeed as a professional artist. Learn about our BFA, Visual Arts program: http://ow.ly/gtlV50CJeLu... University of the Fraser Valley University of the Fraser Valley #ufvvasa #VisualArts #SchoolofCreativeArts #UFVArts #ArtsWorx #UFV #UniversityoftheFraserValley #UFVAlumni #UniversityEducation

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Fall 2020 semester was a busy and very creative time at CityStudio Abbotsford! Check out these GEOG 252 & 360 student projects, which were showcased virtually. View projects here: https://letstalkabbotsford.ca/citystudio-virtual-hubbub-fall @UFVGeography UFV - School of Land Use and Environmental Change

Meet our latest career influencer, Tara-Lynn Kozma-Perrin! Tara-Lynn Kozma-Perrin is a First Nations Artist residing in Abbotsford, BC. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Fraser Valley and has been the recipient of a number of residencies, public art commissions and awards. She is currently the Culture Coordinator for the City of Abbotsford and obtaining her second degree in Global Development Studies. Stay tuned for our weekly Career Chat series, wher...e we interview Career Influencers using a 10 x 10 format, 10 questions in 10 minutes. Our goal is to inspire YOU about the endless possibilities and opportunities that can lead from a BA degree. Interested in becoming a Career Influencer? Email: [email protected] UFV School of Creative Arts City of Abbotsford - City Hall Fly The Kite Studios University of the Fraser Valley

Abby News Article: Fraser Valley Literary Festival goes online for 2020 The 2020 Fraser Valley Literary Festival will do just that. Presented online, the third annual festival will bring 13 Canadian writers together to share their words and wisdom. UFV associate professor Andrea MacPherson, who teaches creative writing and is a published writer herself, is one of the event organizers.... The Fraser Valley Literary Festival has proven to be an extremely popular, dynamic event for both UFV students and the wider community, MacPherson said. It brings together people from the Fraser Valley with the thriving B.C. writing community, creating a space for all things writing and reading related. We’re thrilled that we were able to transform the festival into an online event this year, and that we’ll be able to continue celebrating writers (and readers!) in the Fraser Valley. The event will kick off with a Friday keynote on Nov. 20, featuring three authors: Amanda Leduc, David A Robertson and Andrea Warner. These writers will present pre-recorded sessions that will be available to view on the Fraser Valley Literary Festival Facebook page for 24 hours. Following the Friday event keynote, the festival will continue with a live webinar on Sat, Nov. 21. Panelists include the keynote speakers and Juliane Okot Bitek, Cicely Belle Blain, Selina Boan, Jillian Christmas, Tin Lorica, David Ly, Casey Plett, Waubgeshig Rice, Mallory Tater and Sam Wiebe. Admission to the Fraser Valley Literary Festival is free and the public is welcome to attend. Register at the following link: To register, visit: eventbrite.ca/e/fraser-valley-literary-festival-tickets-125. Read the full Abbotsford News article: https://www.abbynews.com//fraser-valley-literary-festival/ University of the Fraser Valley English Department University of the Fraser Valley AbbyNews

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Meet our latest career influencer, Dr. Michael Corman! Dr. Michael Corman is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social, Cultural, and Media Studies at UFV. Dr. Corman’s teaching and research interests include a variety of topics that intersect with the sociological study of health, illness, and society. Dr. Corman’s research has appeared in Perspectives on Medical Education, Social Theory & Health, Symbolic Interaction, The Journal of Contemporary Ethn...ography, Qualitative Health Research, the International Journal of Educational Research, Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, and the International Journal of Social Sciences and multiple edited book volumes. He has recently published a book by the University of Toronto Press entitled, Paramedics on and off the streets: Emergency medical services in the age of technological governance. Stay tuned for our weekly Career Chat series, where we interview Career Influencers using a 10 x 10 format, 10 questions in 10 minutes. Our goal is to inspire YOU about the endless possibilities and opportunities that can lead from a BA degree. Interested in becoming a Career Influencer? Email: [email protected] Interviewer: Dr. Linda Pardy is the Associate Dean of Students for the College of Arts. Linda encourages and supports faculty and students to recognize the embedded work/life career development that is fostered by a Humanities and Social Science education. Her research agenda is committed to ensuring that Liberal Arts grads know they are equipped to tackle today's challenges and numerous career opportunities. Moderator: Elise Goertz is the Practicum and Internship Coordinator for the College of Arts. Elise is a UFV Alumni, Graduating in 2010 with her BA in Psychology as well as an extended minor in Business. In addition to her coordination role at UFV, Elise has experience owning an ethical fashion business as well as managing other local small businesses. She now works in partnership with other local organizations and business owners to develop work integrated learning opportunities for students; both locally and internationally.

DON'T MISS our final #NationalCareerMonth event! Open to all UFV students - register now! Live Q-&-A and Wrap-Up... Monday, November 30 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127224025485 Ask Dr. Candy Ho (College of Arts Assistant Professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning) and So Jeon (Career Services and Career Fair Coordinator at UFV) your burning career questions in this wrap-up session. #CareerMonth #career #ufvarts #cece #ufvjobs #careercentre #collegeofarts #ufv #universityofthefraservalley #workshop University of the Fraser Valley UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education UFV Student Life University of the Fraser Valley - Economics Department University of the Fraser Valley English Department UFV Integrated and General Studies UFV - School of Land Use and Environmental Change UFV's Graphic + Digital Design UFV History Dept. UFV Modern Languages Institute UFV SCMS UFV School of Creative Arts UFV Association of History Students UFV Criminal Justice Student Association CreWri UFV UFV Political Science Student Association - PSSA UFV Sociology Anthropology Undergraduate Society UFV Student Psychology Association University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department UFV Visual Arts Student Association - VASA UFV MACS Students Association

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Examine the evolution and debates related to gender and development, as well as the diverse methods and approaches used by development practitioners to integrate gender issues and concerns. Join Global Development Studies Assistant Professor, Geetanjali Gill, for this fascinating course! GDS 299D: Gender and Global Development... (Instructional Method: Online only. No meeting times.) Registration Info: Course: GDS 299D ON1 CRN: 15215 See course description: http://tiny.cc/qmg1tz Speak with an academic advisor for details: https://www.ufv.ca/advising/ #universitycourse #women #university #gender #GlobalAffairsCanada #development #winter2021 #ufvarts #ufv #universityofthefraservalley University of the Fraser Valley

DON'T MISS this #NationalCareerMonth event! Open to all UFV students - register now! Sustainable Development Goals Workshop... Thursday, November 19 from 11 - 1 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127214047641 This workshop will focus on reflective activities and real-world scenarios that enable students to understand their passions, purpose, and how they can link to their future career aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). After students understand their unique qualities, they can evaluate how to use them to process the SDGs in Canada and beyond. It will provide participants with an understanding of why the SDGs are important, what skills are needed to achieve them, and how they can personally contribute to the 2030 agenda through the future of work in Canada. #CareerMonth #nationalcareermonth #career #ufvarts #cece #ufvjobs #careercentre #collegeofarts #ufv #universityofthefraservalley #workshop University of the Fraser Valley UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education UFV Student Life University of the Fraser Valley - Economics Department University of the Fraser Valley English Department UFV Integrated and General Studies UFV - School of Land Use and Environmental Change UFV's Graphic + Digital Design UFV History Dept. UFV Modern Languages Institute UFV SCMS UFV School of Creative Arts UFV Association of History Students UFV Criminal Justice Student Association CreWri UFV UFV Political Science Student Association - PSSA UFV Sociology Anthropology Undergraduate Society UFV Student Psychology Association University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department UFV Visual Arts Student Association - VASA UFV MACS Students Association

Explore popular culture to understand contemporary life and national identity in Latin America by exploring popular culture production! Join Spanish Assistant Professor, Maria De Luna, for this fascinating course! SPAN 330C / LAS 312: Special Topics Latin American Popular Culture... (ONLINE, Tues/Thurs from 2:30 - 4:20 pm) Registration Info: Course: SPAN 330C ON1/ LAS 312 ON1 CRN: 15953 / 15399 See course description: http://tiny.cc/emg1tz or http://tiny.cc/8mg1tz Speak with an academic advisor for details: https://www.ufv.ca/advising/ #universitycourse #popculture #university #Spanish #LatinAmerica #socialtrends #winter2021 #ufvarts #ufv #universityofthefraservalley University of the Fraser Valley UFV Modern Languages Institute

#SundayStudyTip: Make good use of recorded lectures! Even if you've attended a live lecture, you can still utilize the lecture recordings for review either by re-watching the whole lecture or reviewing particular portions of it. #ArtsWorx #ufvarts

Develop advanced speaking skills, through public delivery of presentations and analysis of landmark and contemporary speeches. CMNS 335: Advanced Public Speaking (ONLINE, Wed from 10:00 - 1:50 pm)... Registration Info: Course: CMNS 335 ON1 CRN: 14889 See course description: http://tiny.cc/2ig1tz Speak with an academic advisor for details: https://www.ufv.ca/advising/ University of the Fraser Valley #universitycourse #publicspeaking #university #communications #presentations #speeches #leadership #winter2021 #ufvarts #ufv #universityofthefraservalley

Happy #NationalCareerMonth to our UFV Arts community! Stay tuned for a variety of career initiatives put on by UFV's Centre for Experiential and Career Education and College of Arts. And, don't miss these career events happening this month:... Sustainable Development Goals Workshop Thursday, November 19 from 11 - 1 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127214047641 Employer Panel Monday, November 23 from 12 - 1 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127221231127 Live Q-&-A and Wrap-Up Monday, November 30 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127224025485 University of the Fraser Valley UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education

Develop the skills and knowledge you need for a successful life! When you graduate, you are fully equipped to tackle employment, entrepreneurship, further education, and the social and ethical duties of citizenship both locally and globally! Learn about our BA program: http://tiny.cc/qaw4tz... University of the Fraser Valley University of the Fraser Valley English Department #English #BA #Geography #Arts

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Career Chat Series: New November Line-up! Stay tuned for our newest weekly chats, where we interview Career Influencers using a 10 x 10 format, 10 questions in 10 minutes. Our goal is to inspire YOU about the endless possibilities and opportunities that can lead from a BA degree. Our first chat will be posted on Nov 2! We interview Dr. Michael Corman (Assistant Professor in Sociology) to discuss his teaching and research interests which include: health, illness, and society.... #Career #CareerDevelopment #BachelorofArts #LiberalArts #UFVArts #ArtsWorx #UFV #UniversityoftheFraserValley #University #Humanities #SocialSciences #FraserValley University of the Fraser Valley UFV SCMS

Call for artists! Community - Driven: Pavement Mural Submission Deadline: Oct 30 at 7pm Send all submissions and inquiries to: ... Subject title: "Community-Driven: Artist Call" [email protected] University of the Fraser Valley UFV's Graphic + Digital Design UFV School of Creative Arts South Asian Studies Institute UFV Visual Arts Student Association - VASA UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education UFV Student Union Society (UFVSUS) UFV Student Life

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Get ready for NATIONAL CAREER MONTH happening in November! Get insider-advice, tips and help with your future career decisions from UFV's Centre for Experiential and Career Education and College of Arts! Tune-in to our social channels for career tips, articles, videos and prizes. Or, attend our three career workshops to ask your questions and learn from the experts!... Sustainable Development Goals Workshop Thursday, November 19 from 11 - 1 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127214047641 Employer Panel Monday, November 23 from 12 - 1 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127221231127 Live Q-&-A and Wrap-Up Monday, November 30 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127224025485 To learn more, email: [email protected] or [email protected] University of the Fraser Valley UFV Centre for Experiential and Career Education UFV Student Life University of the Fraser Valley English Department UFV Integrated and General Studies UFV's Graphic + Digital Design UFV History Dept. UFV Modern Languages Institute UFV SCMS UFV School of Creative Arts

Submit to Louden Singletree! Deadline: Dec 20, 2020 at midnight. Now accepting fiction, poetry, plays, creative non-fiction, children's literature and visual art. Check out the submission guidelines here: http://tiny.cc/ang0tz... Questions? Email: [email protected] University of the Fraser Valley UFV SCMS UFV School of Creative Arts South Asian Studies Institute UFV PARC UFV Association of History Students UFV Criminal Justice Student Association CreWri UFV UFV Political Science Student Association - PSSA UFV Sociology Anthropology Undergraduate Society University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department UFV Visual Arts Student Association - VASA University of the Fraser Valley English Department University of the Fraser Valley - Economics Department UFV Integrated and General Studies UFV - School of Land Use and Environmental Change UFV's Graphic + Digital Design UFV History Dept. UFV Modern Languages Institute UFV SCMS

#DidYouKnow: A recent analysis identified human skills such as critical thinking, communication, and creativityskills historically associated with a liberal arts and sciences educationas the most in-demand by employers. University of the Fraser Valley

UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre has awarded its first grant. Dr. Fiona MacDonald of UFV's Political Science department will use the funds to bring a rese...arch partner from New Zealand to collaborate on a project focused on developing a restorative approach in Canadian healthcare. The Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) invites applications for funding in a variety of categories. The funds are not just for UFV faculty and students. Several are designed for visiting scholars, community partnership projects, guest speakers, and special events. Through our centre we want to respond to community voices, faculty interest, and student priorities, says Dr. Keith Carlson, PARC chair. We are not here simply to provide answers, but to co-create answers together. Click below to find out more about the funding available. http://ow.ly/goxO50C5iHI