Remembrance Day campus closure — Nov 11

Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, Nov 11, in observance of Remembrance Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, Nov 7. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more

Halloween costume contest winners

Thank you to everyone who attended our UFV-FSA Halloween party and participated in the costume contest by dressing up or voting. The winners of the contest are: • Scariest – Kevin Jeske as Lorcutus of Borg • Most Original – Jessica Levesque as The Empathizer Bunny • Funniest – Amber Johnson as Old Lady Amber … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Nov 20

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual event on Wednesday, Nov 20, featuring research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event will spotlight research from students and faculty in the Department of Psychology. Join us for an engaging exploration of contemporary research and thought-provoking cross-disciplinary discussions. For more … Read more

Policy Revisions

At the October 4 meeting of the UFV Board of Governors and the October 25 meeting of Senate, the policies listed below were revised and are now joint Board and Senate policies. These policies are currently under review and when ready, will be sent out to the UFV community for consultation. Instructional Responsibilities (46) Field … Read more

Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess — Nov 29 to Dec 7

UFV Theatre presents Alissa Watson’s stage adaptation of The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. The first production of UFV Theatre’s 2024-25 season, directed by Randi Edmundson, will be performed from Nov 29 – Dec 7. Presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts acting and production classes, The Paper Bag Princess is a fun … Read more

A.I. in the workplace: A conversation with Longhouse Media — Nov 6

Kick off Career Month on Wednesday, Nov 6 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus with an insider chat featuring experts Keenan Beavis of Longhouse Marketing and Tristan Taylor of the Canadian AI Advancement Institute. From 5 to 7 pm, explore profitable AI integration in the workplace, key recommendations for adapting to AI, and … Read more

Sustainable Action Pathway survey – open until Nov 8

UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input on the development of its Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). UFV members are invited to fill out the survey, informing the OoS as we align the SAP with UFV’s commitments to sustainability. The survey, available at this link, will take approximately five minutes to complete and will be … Read more

in common Speakers’ Series: What do Baha’I and Anglicans think about Political Engagement? — Nov 21

The latest installment of the in Common Speakers’ Series is Thursday, Nov 21 at UFV Abbotsford with a discussion about what Baha’I and Anglicans think about political engagement. This gathering runs from 12:15 to 1:30 pm in room A305 and features Greg Duly from the Baha’I community, and Rev. Art Turnbull, retired Military Chaplain. The … Read more

Cascades Giving Day: Rallying Together for Student Success — Nov 5

On Tuesday, Nov 5, the UFV community is coming together for the inaugural Cascades Giving Day — a 24-hour campaign dedicated to raising $50,000 in support of student-athletes and athletics programs. UFV student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and staff are rallying to raise essential funds. Your support will bolster programs for varsity sports, campus recreation, and strength … Read more

Seasonal holiday closure — Dec 24-Jan 2

Each year, the university considers the timing of the December statutory holidays and makes a determination on our operating schedule during the festive season. On behalf of the university, we are pleased to confirm that all campuses will close at noon on Tues, Dec 24, 2024 and will reopen on Thurs, Jan 2, 2025. We … Read more

Call for Faculty Excellence award nominations — Dec 6 deadline

Nominations for the Faculty Excellence awards are officially open. This is an opportunity for students, alumni, staff, faculty, or university officers to nominate an outstanding instructor in recognition of their teaching, research, or service. Recipients receive a personalized plaque, a framed certificate, and a $2,500 award, to be presented at a special award ceremony. The … Read more