Let’s Play — Ankit Nirankari balances sportsmanship and academics
Ankit Nirankari was appointed as President of the Little Giants Sports (LGS) club in August 2019 by the Student Life department. The club holds practices and games for five different sports: football, cricket, basketball, badminton and volleyball. Ankit manages and coaches the cricket, basketball and volleyball team and oversees all of them to ensure everything […]
Getting to know Shefali Joshi — Distinguished Alumnus 2019
For being an outstanding achiever in their professional career and honouring the credit brought back to the university due to their efforts, the Distinguished Alumni Award is conferred to someone who makes a mark in their respective field of work. This year, Shefali Joshi was nominated by her peers and chosen by a panel for […]
“Up, up, and away” — The man behind Casa Bella Vista speaks on new business development
A business student at UFV would certainly have an eye to boost a business, but New Business Development is one subject that would help students get an insight of the industrial problems that the students would face in the real world. It’s one thing to know about a buzzing place in The City Beautiful but […]
Preparing tomorrow’s leaders — Student Company Program 2019 candidates go through an induction session
After an extensive selection process, gruelling interviews, and exhaustive shortlisting, UFV India selected 34 candidates who will go ahead to form the Student Company Program 2019. In order to acquaint them with their work, an induction session was held with a day full of activities aimed at preparing these young, proactive students for the responsibility […]
Be your best self — UFV India hosts expert lecture on mental health awareness
Dr. Sohan Chandel, a practicing clinical psychologist, recently gave a guest lecture at UFV India to teach students practical strategies for dealing with common mental health challenges. Student Life coordinators Ravneet Sekhon, Saniya Kamra, and Tushar Gajwani were compelled to arrange the event to help combat the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. According to the […]
Ms. and Mr. Fresher crowned at Fall Social 2018
Newly initiated UFV India freshmen recently descended on Tamzaraa Kafe and Club for Fall Social 2018 — UFV India’s take on a classic fresher’s party celebration. Bright strobes of colourful light flooded the dance floor as the night began, setting the tone for a high-energy evening of dancing and masquerade games. “The Fall Social is […]
Know your clubs — UFV India announces Student Club leaders for session 2018-19
Recently, UFV Student Life Department invited applications for the executive body of ten student clubs actively running in the campus. After meeting certain academic prerequisites and going through a rigorous selection process, these students now form the new leadership body for UFV India Student Clubs. The newly nominated presidents shared the vision for their clubs […]
Master Achievers — UFV India Alumni make their mark at Windsor
UFV India alumni at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada are earning impressive titles: Vice President of the Student Advisory Council, Dean’s List Awardee, and Odette Accounting Society Coordinator just to name a few. After being accepted to the University of Windsor’s Master of Management (MoM) program, alumni from the UFV Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate […]
UFV India Professors “transfer” to Canada: Faculty to teach and receive training in Abbotsford
It is the classic UFV India student transfer story: flights are booked to Vancouver, Canadian visas are in-hand, and course registration is complete. This time the equation is flipped — three UFV India professors are “transferring” to Canada on April 19th for two-weeks of professional development training. Two will stay in Canada for the summer semester […]
Ringing in Lohri, UFV Style
Students at this year’s recent UFV India Lori event celebrated in style with a delicious spread of North Indian cuisine, a DJ with chart-topping beats, and a large raging bonfire. The ancient festival, acknowledging the winter solstice, was celebrated with great fanfare. Here are some stand-out photos from the event: