UFV Biology and Chemistry Student Association
Room A367 33844 King Road V2S7M7 Abbotsford, BC, Canada

A good reminder, especially with the stress of online courses from UFV PMSA!

Hello! The Physics Student Association is gathering information from students about online learning! Please take the time to fill out the quick and easy survey at this link : https://forms.gle/VdK8vWsTEKSsH24k7 Have a good long weekend everyone!!

Science social day 5!

Hello, This is a reminder that SNAP( science long night against procrastination) is this Friday, Nov. 6th from 6:00pm-10:00pm!!!!! This is a great way to get some studying done while having some fun!!! There will be different study groups for biology, chemistry, physics, math, and kinesiology. Not only will you get some studying done, but you will also get the chance to win some prizes:... 1. $100 gift card to UFV bookstore 2. $50 gift card to Starbucks 3. $50 gift card to Bow and Stern We hope to see you there!

Hello, We have a very exciting event to announce! The Faculty of Science, Dean’s Seminar Series is pleased to present the Honourable Rosa Galvez, Canadian Senator.... Rosa Galvez, originally from Peru, is one of Canada’s leading experts in pollution control and its effect on human health. She developed an interest in finding solutions to pollution and studied civil engineering. Her path led her to Canada where she completed her PhD and became a professor at Université Laval in Quebec. Passionate about the diffusion of knowledge and the inclusion of science in decision-making, she decided to bring her wealth of knowledge to the Senate of Canada where she now has a direct impact on legislation. Senator Galvez focuses much of her parliamentary work on issues such as climate change, social inequalities, sustainable finance and economy, and environmental legislation. Since her appointment to the Senate in 2016, she hopes to act as a bridge between science and decision-making. Pre-recorded presentation: https://youtu.be/E9iOsrQZqXI AND then join us for the LIVE Question and Answer period with Her Honour. WHEN: Thursday, NOV 12, 2020 TIME: 10 11:00 AM PST WHERE: ZOOM *Please register with [email protected] and the link will be provided. It is extremely important the science be involved in decisions made by parliament A list of questions will be made in advance. If you would like to submit a question, please send it to [email protected] before November 12. Please note, you’ll still have an opportunity to ask questions in person on the day of the event even if you don’t submit them in advance. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity to hear from Rosa Galvez.

Big news for the global chemistry and biology community today! The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2020 was awarded to Jennifer A. Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier for their work with the gene-editing method Crispr-Cas9. They are only the sixth and seventh female scientists to be awarded a Nobel a prize in chemistry. https://www.google.ca//nobel-prize-chemistry-crispr.amp.ht

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Hello, We hope that you are all having a good semester so far! We are excited to share that the Pre-Med Student Association is running a science long night against procrastination (SNAP!!) on Nov.6th from 7-10pm!!! This is a great way to meet people in your classes and to get some studying done!!! Hope to see you there!

Tune into the Science Social(ly Distanced) on the UFV blog - there's daily draws for a $100 bookstore gift card! Come learn about the BCSA and the other great science groups at ufv :) #ufv #goufv

Hi everyone! Come join us for our Welcome Weeks meeting tomorrow, September 25th, from 12-1pm. We'll be going over who we are, what we do, and how we can help you! Find on mycampuslife, or follow this link: https://ufv.campuslabs.ca/engage/event/165182 #goufv #ufv #bcsa #universityofthefraservalley #mycampuslife #ufvsus #biology #chemistry

Hello, We just wanted to remind you guys that we have Canadian Red Cross is giving an information session about some volunteer opportunities that they offer today at 3! We look forward to seeing you there! zoom link : ... https://canadianredcross.zoom.us/j/97256197832 zoom meeting id: 972 5619 7832 meeting password: 298870

Check out the Association of the Chemistry Profession of British Columbia!

Hello, we hope that everyone is having a good first week of classes! The Canadian Red Cross will be coming to the University of the Fraser Valley’s Biology/Chemistry Student Association on September 23rd from 3:00pm 3:30pm through Zoom to promote available volunteer opportunities for students across the Lower Mainland! Volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross is an opportunity to access profes...sional development, to give back to your community, and to meet like-minded individuals! Attend this guest speaker session to hear more about the Canadian Red Cross, the available volunteer opportunities, and how volunteering can help you get your career path started! The zoom link is: https://canadianredcross.zoom.us/j/97256197832 The meeting id is: 972 5619 7832 The password is: 298870 We are very excited to hear from the guest speaker about these volunteer opportunities and hope to see you there! See more

Local posting for a Lab Technician!

Last (and probably least) here's me! My name is Rohin Makkar and I'll be helping to run the BCSA social media. I'm a 4th year bio major trying my best. Let me know what you'd like to see from us this year and I'll be sure to pass it along :)

Hey everyone! My name is Heather Kelly and I’m a third year Bachelor of Science student majoring in biology with a pre-med concentration. I’m excited to be joining the BCSA as the VP Academic and look forward to meeting many of the biology and chemistry students! In my spare time I love to hike, travel, and volunteer.

Hello! My name is Kabeer Poonia and I’m a fourth year Bachelors of Science student with a major in biology and minor in chemistry. I am very excited to be joining BCSA as the VP of Finance. Although this year will be fairly different for the organization due to classes being online I’m excited to be able to help new and returning student throughout these next few semesters. When I’m not at school or volunteering I love being outside and playing sports if I can find the time.

Hello, My name is Alison Derksen. I am very excited to be a part of the BCSA this year! I am a fifth year Bachelor of Science student with a Biology major, Psychology minor, and a pre-med concentration. When I am not studying I love to read, hit the gym, and travel. My favourite trip was when I got to do turtle conservation in Fiji :)!