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A huge congratulations to all the students who participated in and presented at the College of Arts Showcase on April 2! 

Your creativity, hard work, and passion were on full display, and you made the event such a success. Thank you for sharing your ideas, talents, and projects with our community—we’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished. 

Here’s to celebrating your achievements and all that’s still to come! 

SOC 299Y: Urban Life - Register Today!

Cities are one of humanity’s most powerful inventions—shaping culture, identity, and the way we live together. This course dives into the sociology of urban life using key concepts like migration, inequality, and globalization to explore today’s cities.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

The School of Culture, Media, and Society stands in support and invites you to learn from local advocate Brittany Spratt by taking a moment to recognize the significance of this day.

Originally founded in 2009, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) was created to celebrate trans lives and increase awareness—offering a counterpoint to Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honours those lost to violence.

But this year, visibility feels complicated.

Across the world—and closer to home—trans communities are facing a growing wave of policies, legislation, and actions that challenge their rights, safety, and dignity. From restrictions on identity recognition to censorship in schools, the impact is real and ongoing.

For many, today is not just about celebration—it’s about reflection, solidarity, and asking: what comes next?

We invite you to take time today to:
• Listen to trans voices
• Learn about the issues impacting the community
• Stand in support and allyship

Visibility matters—but so does action.

MACS 268: Media Franchises and Convergence Culture

How do the same stories keep getting retold across movies, TV, games, and more?

This hybrid course explores storytelling across media, with a focus on The Walt Disney Company and beyond—examining both profit and powerful shifts in diversity and representation.

📍 1 in-person class (Mondays 5:30-8:20 PM) + 1 online (watch + discuss!)
🎥 Analyze films, clips, and media you already love
✨ Final projects can focus on ANY multi-platform story

Step into the world of storytelling across time, platforms, and audiences.

🌍✨ Social Justice Networking Event at UFV

Community members, UFV faculty, and staff are invited to join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation focused on social justice and community change.

📅 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 UFV, Abbotsford, K Building Patio

This gathering is a chance to share your work, connect with others committed to social justice, and build new partnerships between UFV and community organizations. Whether you work with community partners, host student interns, or are passionate about social change—everyone is welcome!

🔗 RSVP via the QR code on the poster or through the Eventbrite link.
📣 Feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested!
 

SOC 399W - Fear and Social Anxiety

Fear isn’t just personal—it’s social, cultural, and political.

This course explores fear as a powerful force that shapes social order, everyday life, and collective meaning.

From historical perspectives to contemporary social issues, this course critically examines how fear organizes societies, influences policy, and permeates daily interactions.

If you’re interested in power, culture, politics, and social life—this course will challenge how you think about fear.

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Calling all Sociology, Anthropology, and MACS students!

This course offers a hands-on introduction to how social scientists actually do research. You will explore core research techniques and methods, including research design, ethics, sampling, concept development and measurement, data collection, and introductory data analysis.

This is a required course for SOC and SOC/ANTH majors, plus SOC and MACS minors. This offering is especially important for students who may not normally be able to secure a seat during the regular Fall/Winter semesters. For Sociology Majors, taking this course now allows you to stay on track to take SOC 355 in the Fall semester and SOC 356 in the Winter semester!

Registration starts on March 16! Don’t forget to check your registration day and time. 

Rountable Event | March 10, 3–5 PM

The Role of Educators, Intellectuals, and Universities in Times of Genocide and Fascism

What responsibilities do educators and universities hold in times of genocide, fascism, and state violence? How should intellectuals respond in moments of profound global injustice?

Join us for a critical panel discussion bringing together local academics and activists to examine the role of education, responsibility, and resistance in a dangerous and unsettling present.

Register via Eventbrite link in the comments

🌟 MACS 221 – Media & Popular Cultures
Explore the media and pop culture that shape your everyday world through the lens of cultural studies. Look at how meaning is created, consumed, and transformed by audiences. A perfect course for anyone curious about how pop culture reflects—and reshapes—society.
 
 

ANTH / MACS / SOC 270 – Dynamics of Racism in Canada
Dive into how race and ethnicity shape everyday life in Canada, from education to media to the justice system. Engage with real stories from the Fraser Valley as you unpack racism, inequality, and the making of social categories. A course that challenges you to see the world—and your community—through a sharper, critical lens.